Guides and commercial tourism providers

DOC Approved label.

This page lists businesses that have DOC's approval to operate in the areas it manages and can display the DOC Approved label.

What the DOC Approved label means to visitors
How to get DOC's approval for your business

For more information, email docapproved@doc.govt.nz

Transport providers for the Heaphy Track are also listed on the Golden Bay New Zealand website and the Karamea Information and Resource Centre website


List these providers by service:

 

Transport

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.

www.nols.edu

Activities:  Boating ; Climbing ; Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Outdoor education and instruction ; Transport ; Accommodation ; Guided activities and tours

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

On-request vehicle shuttle service to access tracks and places in the Nelson Marlborough region including Abel Tasman National Park.

www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz

Activities:  

Services:  Transport

Trek Express

Shuttle bus transport service to all tracks in Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough regions.

www.trekexpress.co.nz/

Activities:  

Services:  Transport

Helicopter Charter Karamea

Helicopter charter, transport and scenic flights for Kahurangi National Park.

www.karameahelicharter.co.nz

Activities:  Scenic flights

Services:  Transport

Escape Adventures

Guided mountain biking and transport in Kahurangi National Park, Golden Bay, Queen Charlotte Track.

www.escapeadventures.co.nz

Activities:  Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Transport ; Guided activities and tours

Heaphy Track Help

Porterage service (food drops) to trampers on the Heaphy track. Overnight walks.

heaphytrackhelp.co.nz/

Activities:  

Services:  Transport

Bike Shuttles

Mountain biking (unguided or guided), heli-biking, gear hire, shuttles and transport for Heaphy, Rainbow, Molesworth, Queen Charlotte , Canaan/Rameka,and Barron Flat Tracks. 4WD tours in the Kahurangi, Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough regions.

www.bikeshuttles.co.nz

Activities:  Four wheel driving ; Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Transport ; Guided activities and tours ; Equipment rental

Equipment rental

Bike Shuttles

Mountain biking (unguided or guided), heli-biking, gear hire, shuttles and transport for Heaphy, Rainbow, Molesworth, Queen Charlotte , Canaan/Rameka,and Barron Flat Tracks. 4WD tours in the Kahurangi, Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough regions.

www.bikeshuttles.co.nz

Activities:  Four wheel driving ; Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Transport ; Guided activities and tours ; Equipment rental

Accommodation

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.

www.nols.edu

Activities:  Boating ; Climbing ; Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Outdoor education and instruction ; Transport ; Accommodation ; Guided activities and tours

Guided activities and tours

Full On (NZ)

Multi-activities tours in the South Island as part of team building programmes.

www.fullon.co.nz

Activities:  Adventure activities ; Climbing ; Guided walks ; Mountain biking and cycling ; Snow activities

Services:  Guided activities and tours

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.

www.nols.edu

Activities:  Boating ; Climbing ; Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Outdoor education and instruction ; Transport ; Accommodation ; Guided activities and tours

Escape Adventures

Guided mountain biking and transport in Kahurangi National Park, Golden Bay, Queen Charlotte Track.

www.escapeadventures.co.nz

Activities:  Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Transport ; Guided activities and tours

Active Planet (2010)

Guided day and multi-day walks in Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.

www.active-planet.com

Activities:  Guided walks

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust

Guided walks and kayaking in Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes National Parks and Mount Richmond Forest Park.

www.nrait.co.nz

Activities:  Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Kea Heritage Tours

Guided walks throughout New Zealand as part of heritage themed guided tours.

www.keatours.co.nz

Activities:  Guided walks ; Historic sites

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Southern Wilderness

Gourmet guided day and multi-day walks in Kahurangi, Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes National Parks.

www.southernwilderness.com

Activities:  Caving ; Guided activities ; Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Adventure South

Guided mountain biking and walking across New Zealand.

www.advsouth.co.nz/

Activities:  Guided walks ; Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Bush & Beyond Guided Walks

Guided day and multi-day walks and tramps in Kahurangi National Park.

www.bushandbeyond.co.nz

Activities:  Guided walks

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Off Beat Tours

Guided walks as part of tours throughout the South Island.

www.offbeattours.co.nz

Activities:  Guided walks

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Kahurangi Guided Walks

Guided walks in Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks.

www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz

Activities:  Guided walks

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Bike Shuttles

Mountain biking (unguided or guided), heli-biking, gear hire, shuttles and transport for Heaphy, Rainbow, Molesworth, Queen Charlotte , Canaan/Rameka,and Barron Flat Tracks. 4WD tours in the Kahurangi, Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough regions.

www.bikeshuttles.co.nz

Activities:  Four wheel driving ; Mountain biking and cycling

Services:  Transport ; Guided activities and tours ; Equipment rental

Outdoor education and instruction

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.

www.nols.edu

Activities:  Boating ; Climbing ; Guided walks ; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Outdoor education and instruction ; Transport ; Accommodation ; Guided activities and tours

 

Maps

Parkmaps are detailed maps for those visiting and using New Zealand's national parks and other conservation land. They are available from DOC visitor centres.

Learn more

Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Nelson/Tasman places

Contacts