Tailor-Made Experiences Vacation Travel Concierge NZ

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.

Travel fixer

You name it, we can arrange it.

Private chef

Fine cuisine in your own residence.

Baby sitting

Nanny service for your precious ones.

Rental cars

Modern fleet of 2 and 4WD vehicles.

Massage

In-house massage service available.

Local guide

To show you around our back yard.

Why us

Let our team of locals take the guess work out of your visit. Talk to the local experts about designing a unique Wanaka or Queenstown itinerary. The Release NZ local team stands ready to help you create the trip of a lifetime. We understand that every detail is important, and have an experienced local team ready to handle every aspect of the planning and implementation for your own private adventure.

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Dusky Sound Heli Adventure

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.

Heli Charter

Pro Guide

Fishing

Elite Heli Charter

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.

Heli Charter

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4 Hours Of Power

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.

Mountain Biking

Stunning Views

4 Hours

Heli Hike

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.

Heli Charter

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Pro Guide

Backcountry Fly Fishing

New Zealand offers anglers some of the most spectacular and pristine professionally guided backcountry heli fishing experiences imaginable in gin-clear waters.

Heli Charter

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Pro Guide

Mountain Kitchen

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.

Heli Access

Alpine Landing

Gourmet Lunch

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Essential Wanaka

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.

Heli Flight

Jet Boating

Nature Walk

Ultimate Heli Bike

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.

Heli Drops

Mountain Biking

Pro Guide

Climb and Canyon

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.

Rope Skills

Pro Guide

5 Hours

Drift Fishing

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.

Drift Fishing

Pro Guide

Backcountry Rivers

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Oxbow – Thrill Seeker

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.

Jet Sprinting

Target Shooting

Off-Roading

Canyoning

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

Tailor-Made Experiences

Why us

Experience Release

Southern Lakes, New Zealand