We offer half day to full day eco-tourism trekking amongst lush native rainforest, alpine vegetation and ancient river valleys with access by helicopter and jet boat.

Each of our Great Kiwi Walks has an‘energy’ rating from ‘low’ to ‘high’, which indicates a suggested fitness level for each of our walking options. This is designed to assist you with choosing the right walk. Please contact us for further advice on any of our trekking and hiking options.

Explore our World Heritage Area with one of our Great Kiwi Walks...

Jumboland Wilderness Adventure - Adult $359, Child $290

A stunning New Zealand native bush trek with a scenic helicopter ride, half or full day trekking and hiking options and jet boat safari home. Rated by customers as the best walk in Mt Aspiring National Park.

• Start your epic wilderness trekking and hiking experience with a spectacular World Heritage helicopter ride deep into Mt Aspiring National Park.
• Carve around ice carved mountains and glacial lakes, sweep into river valleys and enjoy an informative commentary with pilot and local legend, Harvey Hutton.
• Interact with nature and enjoy 4 hours of trekking and hiking in the remote, un-touched native New Zealand rainforest running alongside the Wilkin River, offering some of the best fishing in the National Park.
• Rendezvous with the Wilkin River jet and enjoy a thrilling high speed river safari on two stunning New Zealand wilderness rivers, arriving home at Makarora.
• Medium energy level

Siberia Wilderness Adventure - Adult $359, Child $290

A 4 hour/half day wilderness experience combining a scenic flight, valley walk and jet boat ride.

• Start your experience in Makarora with a scenic helicopter flight taking in aerial views of the towering ice carved mountains and glaciers.
• Land in the remote Siberia Valley and enjoy a relaxing 3 hour walk on a well marked track.
• Rendezvous for a fast-paced return jet boat ride through the icy blue waters of the Wilkin and Makarora Rivers.
• Low energy level

Client testimonial for Siberia Wilderness Adventure :
"Hello Patsy and Team,
Now back at work but want to say “Thanks for a great day yesterday”.....the O’Deas’, Bells, Halsteads and ourselves had a wonderful time in the air and on ground/river in Siberia/Wilkin – we will do it again and will strongly recommend the trip to friends... even though some of us know the back country pretty well ‘your patch is special’ and, you run a sweet operation!! ...we were most impressed with everyone.
All the best,
John"

Adventure & Accommodation Combo
Siberia & Jumboland Wilderness Adventures / Makarora Homestead Accommodation Special Combo. Find out more here.

Siberia Experience - Adult $340, Child $280

A 4 hour wilderness adventure with Wilkin River Jets and Southern Alps Air.

• Start in Makarora with a scenic aircraft flight from Southern Alps Air, taking in aerial views of towering ice carved mountains and glaciers.
• Land in the remote Siberia Valley and enjoy 3 hours of relaxing trekking and hiking on a well marked track.
• Rendezvous with Wilkin River Jets for a fast-paced return jet boat safari.
• Low energy level
• For booking and information visit www.siberiaexperience.com or contact info@siberiaexperience.com
• Note:
  Siberia Experience is operated by Wilkin River Jets and Southern Alps Air- two separate payments are required and there is one river crossing with this option.

What to bring - comfortable walking shoes/boots, warm waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera.