Twelve days on the road travelling to some the most scenic and spectacular areas on the planet. We start and finish in Christchurch, all transfers to and from Christchurch International Airport and your accommodation included. Our tour takes you to the highlights of this beautiful and diverse island, absorbing the most incredible landscape. We keep driving times minimal as this is more to experience the freedom through adventure that awaits you. From the Canterbury Plains, we head to the high country following the Southern Alps stopping in at the turquoise glacial Lake Tekapo. Queenstown and Wanaka, the action towns, are next on the agenda before heading across the Haast Mountain Pass to the Wild West Coast. Glaciers, bush, rugged coastline and mountains follow us north. Murchison the white-water capital greets us with a wilderness adventure looming. Back to the East the mountains creep up to the Coast of Kaikoura, where abundant sea life awaits us. Left mesmerised, exhausted and satisfied Christchurch greats you with the setting sun.

The key to any great adventure is having a fantastic guide. Your Makingtrax guide will be your right hand man/woman. Totally passionate about our country and committed to making your trip the trip of a lifetime. Not only will they totally understand your needs, they have extensive knowledge of the area and environment,will be discrete, entertaining and make sure your trip is seamless. Your guide will help you in any way possible; Safely and skilfully drive your accessible vehicle (unless you want your own vehicle); Deliver or join you on any of your ultimate adventures. The words: ‘not possible’ are not in their vocabulary. Trax Director Jezza makes the odd cameo appearance as the ultimate guide!

No trip to Kiwi-land is complete without experiencing our unique accommodation.Makingtrax knows the little gems, staying away from the bland motel units.Our accommodation is accessible, comfortable and beautiful. New Zealanders love their holiday houses and “baches” cute, cosy and unique. Campfires and barbecues. Providing a true kiwi experience. Although not included in the basic package price our recommend trip includes a night in a backcountry hut, accessed via helicopter and camping in the wilderness on our self-supported rafting trip.

Depending on client numbers and degree of ability Makingtrax provides a vehicle to best suit your trip.Fully accessible vans are normally used with hoist at the rear. However, Makingtrax prides itself on tailoring the perfect trip, so if you would rather drive, we can provide adapted hand control vehicles or a fully self-drive trip option. Anything is possible with Makingtrax. Good quality vehicles serviced and maintained to meet all NZ safety standards. Makingtrax also provides a waterproof lockable trailer to hold all the extra equipment, from shower chair, electric wheelchair or hand cycle to rafting harnesses.

ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR CONSULTANT TO MANAGE ALL YOUR NEEDS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE

This is where we take away all of your travelling stress. There is always the small things that can make or break your trip of a lifetime. Your adaptive outdoor consultant Jezza is here to iron out all those seams, answer all your questions and organise all the extra equipment you may need to make the smoothest hassle free adventure holiday of a lifetime. Jezza, also a wheelchair rider, understands everything that is needed and will liaise with you prior to your arrival. Everything you may need will meet you on arrival. From commodes, hoists, extra wheelchairs to hand cycles, we’ve got you covered. (Hiring of extra equipment may accrue extra charges).