If you’re an eco-warrior with wanderlust, you’ll know planning greener adventures can take more time and effort—but it’s worth it. From the activities to the accommodation, it’s important for green thinking travellers to reduce the impact their holidays have on the planet. So, how on earth do you travel while keeping to your sustainability parameters? We’ve made it easier for you by laying out the ways in which you can experience an eco-adventure in the Waitaki District, our little slice of green paradise.
There’s no better eco-friendly adventure than journeying the fully sustainable Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail from the Southern Alps all the way to the Pacific Ocean. You can spend a relaxed 6-7 days biking the trail or hit it hard and finish it in four, perhaps you’ll choose to cycle (or walk) a section at a time. Bikers have completed the trail on everything from tandem bikes to single speed, and even penny farthings!
Nature lovers will never forget the scenery: awe-inspiring mountains, golden tussock, and glacial-fed lakes—the shorelines of which contain many species of native plants including flax, manuka, hebes and kowhai trees.
Nature lovers will never forget the scenery: awe-inspiring mountains, golden tussock, and glacial-fed lakes—the shorelines of which contain many species of native plants including flax, manuka, hebes and kowhai trees.
