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We don’t just visit the Southern Lakes… we live here. We are a team of locals that have chosen it as our home and are passionate about sharing it with the world. If you can dream it up, we can make it happen.
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Travel fixer
You name it, we can arrange it.
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Private chef
Fine cuisine in your own residence.
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Baby sitting
Nanny service for your precious ones.
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Rental cars
Modern fleet of 2 and 4WD vehicles.
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Massage
In-house massage service available.
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Local guide
To show you around our back yard.
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Elite Heli Charter
$NZD 13,450
Join us for a unique New Zealand alpine heli ski & snowboard experience with your own private guide and helicopter. NZ’s premier private winter heli-ski experience.
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Dusky Sound Heli Adventure
$NZD 19,950
After a stunning scenic flight you will land on our custom-built floating helipad and transfer to our boat to enjoy a day of fishing, discovery and wildlife viewing.
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Pro Guide
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Backcountry Fly Fishing
$NZD 9,065
This tailor-made backcountry fly fishing experience offers the ultimate opportunity to fish in some of the country’s most pristine, untouched alpine rivers.
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4 Hours Of Power
$NZD 159
A great choice for anyone looking to maximize their downhill time or pedal with ease. Grab a top of the line Trek Rail 7 E-bike and enjoy the next four hours of carefree uphills.
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Stunning Views
4 Hours
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Heli Hike
$NZD 12,450
Bespoke guided hiking experiences to help you explore backcountry corners of NZ rarely visited by others. Enjoy exploring with a professional guide off the beaten path.
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Mountain Kitchen
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This unique experience combines a spectacular scenic heli flight from Queenstown or Wanaka, a snow or alpine landing en route, then lunch in amongst the mountains.
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Alpine Landing
Gourmet Lunch
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Essential Wanaka
$NZD 1,368
Jet boating, Off-roading and helicopters are well known iconic experiences in New Zealand. Combine three of the very best on this full-day adventure in Wanaka.
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Jet Boating
Nature Walk
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Ultimate Heli Bike
$NZD 1,690
Scenic mountain tops, purpose-built flow tracks, and an epic MTB backcountry adventure. The Southern Lakes Ultimate showcases the best of the region within a day.
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Mountain Biking
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Shadowland Expedition
$NZD 15,000
Our overnighting expeditions to Dusky Sound are truly an experience to inspire, and forge lifelong memories as you explore areas few people have the opportunity to visit.
Heli Access
Private Charter
Fishing
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Climb and Canyon
$NZD 399
It’s the best of both worlds! Start by climbing our Level 1 cable climb, then join our cliffside trail to the next-door waterfall, supported by an experienced guide.
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5 Hours
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Drift Fishing
$NZD 725
Drift fishing is a great way to get a long true, natural drift of your fly and to access areas that would be impossible on foot. A true experience for expert and novice alike.
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Pro Guide
Backcountry Rivers
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Oxbow – Thrill Seeker
$NZD 409
Explore our range of action-packed activities including Jet Sprint Boating, Clay Target Shooting and Ultimate Off-Roading. Guaranteed to awaken the adrenaline junkie within.
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Canyoning
$NZD 790
Challenge yourself in ways you’ve never imagined. Plunge down water polished chutes and abseil down waterfalls. Climb, swim and float through an amazing world of water.
Canyoning
Pro Guide
8 Hours

Why Choose Release NZ

Choosing a local team like Release NZ means you’re tapping into authentic expertise. We are locals, based in Wānaka, in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region. With over 18 years of experience in luxury vacation rentals and tailor-made New Zealand travel, we’re here to design a journey that’s as unique as you are.
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A Passion For Excellence

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Travel Experiences

We specialise in creating luxury travel experiences that go far beyond accommodation. Our local ‘Travel Fixer’ concierge service designs itineraries that highlight the very best of the Southern Lakes region.

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Exclusive Access

Through our trusted local partnerships, Release NZ offers exclusive activities and private access experiences rarely available to the public – handpicked to deliver authenticity, privacy, and luxury.

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Logistics Support

Whether you’re planning a family ski trip, a romantic escape or hosting an executive retreat, we manage the behind-the-scenes coordination so you can focus entirely on enjoying your time in New Zealand.

Experience Release

Wanaka, New Zealand

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