From guided walks, scenic photography tours, 4WD adventures, to fishing and hunting excursions, Out There Southern Adventure Guide Pete Henderson is an expert in all things outdoors.
Design Your Bespoke Adventure
Choose a package or download sample itineraries and get started... If your fitness level is going to determine the type of adventure you want to have please select from the options below to find out a few hand selected trips we know won't disappoint.
Where To Begin
The best thing to do is get in touch and we can discuss your timeframe, budget, and ability levels. You will get a few sample itineraries to look over, and together we will create the perfect day out in the great outdoors.
We wanted to make the most of a limited amount of time around Mt Aspiring National Park and used Pete's concierge service to help us plan and coordinate the whole trip. Pete had great advice, including making sure we got to a few great spots that weren't even on the list to start with, and he guided us from the moment we left our accommodation. Very professional, friendly and informative.
James Callan - USA
A special 40th birthday present to myself was a trip back to NZ for a blokes trip. Fishing, hunting, and 4WDing were on the cards and after organising our bespoke package with Pete we got so much more out of the 3 days than we thought possible. Even guided us to the pub. Bloody great time had by all and we will definitely be back to do it all again.
Peters Family - Australia
We found Pete through word of mouth, after discussing the idea to do an overnight hike/walk with a few families. Pete was an excellent host and guide and helped make sure everyone made the most of the trip, including taking a few of us up for an extra early morning hike while the rest of the group had a sleep in. Very impressed, amazing experience.
Hollie - Canterbury
Tailored Packages
We live in an outdoor playground, and with 20 years of experience under his belt, Pete knows the extremes of New Zealand's climate, coupled with knowledge of the best locations around Central Otago. Taking into account the varying fitness and ability levels of visitors to the region, these trips are designed to suit the customer, your timeframe and your budget. Standardised packages lack a certain level of satisfaction, but when you book a tailored package with Pete, he will work backwards from your outdoor adventure goals, your ability level, capacity for inclement weather and other factors, to ensure the trip you take is best suited to you, and guaranteed to exceed all your expectations. Pete has a variety of draft itineraries available for you to take a look at.
Tailored packages cover the basics, and will help any discerning visitor maximise their time spent outdoors, but for those of you who are ready to step it up a level, our Personal Guide service is what you are looking for. You're reasonably fit, ready to push yourself, and you want to touch the spots that no one goes. You want to find the views that money can't buy! Pete will help provide a trip that covers everything you want to do, plus everything you didn't know you needed. Fresh air for miles, pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone, all while being accompanied by professional outdoor experts with an eye for creating extra memorable moments.
We live in an outdoor playground, and with 20 years of experience under his belt, Pete knows the extremes of New Zealand's climate, coupled with knowledge of the best locations around Central Otago. Taking into account the varying fitness and ability levels of visitors to the region, these trips are designed to suit the customer, your timeframe and your budget. Standardised packages lack a certain level of satisfaction, but when you book a tailored package with Pete, he will work backwards from your outdoor adventure goals, your ability level, capacity for inclement weather and other factors, to ensure the trip you take is best suited to you, and guaranteed to exceed all your expectations. Pete has a variety of draft itineraries available for you to take a look at.
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Personal Guide
Tailored packages cover the basics, and will help any discerning visitor maximise their time spent outdoors, but for those of you who are ready to step it up a level, our Personal Guide service is what you are looking for. You're reasonably fit, ready to push yourself, and you want to touch the spots that no one goes. You want to find the views that money can't buy! Pete will help provide a trip that covers everything you want to do, plus everything you didn't know you needed. Fresh air for miles, pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone, all while being accompanied by professional outdoor experts with an eye for creating extra memorable moments.
Requirements
Something for Everyone
Choose from a selection of tailored packages designed to suit your timeframe, budget, fitness and ability levels. Pete has a variety of draft itineraries available for you to take a look at. Once you are ready to start planning your next adventure, click here to build the best tailored package for you.
Reintroduce the New Zealand backcountry into your life, and escape beyond your normal adventures. Pete will tailor a trip to suit your ability, budget and adventure dreams. Pete is excited for the opportunity to host more Kiwi's and show them around the incredible landscape that sits waiting for us to explore.
New Zealand is sitting there waiting for you. We know that it can be intimidating planning and executing your adventure into the wild. With Pete's knowledge and experience, you can help plan the perfect experience with the peace of mind that all the details are taken care of.
It's been a few years since I've been game enough to head out into the great outdoors, but we've often talked about doing a trip up the Routeburn or somewhere like that. When I found Pete I asked him to have a think about what would suit the (un)fitness levels of our group and we were thoroughly blown away with the trip of a lifetime. Highly recommend Pete's services and look forward to our next trip.
James Coleman - Canterbury
Meet Pete
With over 30 years' experience in the fishing and hunting world, through passion as well as profession, Pete has developed a set of expertise that are regularly contracted to major tourism companies within the Central Otago region. From 4WD tours, guided walks for those just needing an extra level confidence, to advanced and expert guiding around the New Zealand high country. Pete has an eye for spectacular, and with that in mind the outcome of each and every tour is carefully considered to offer the best guest experience possible.
All the spots you want to go...
With 30 years guiding experience under his belt, Pete knows a few tricks or two when it comes to maximising out there southern experiences. Taking you to the main attractions on request, or creating bespoke itineraries best suited to you and your group.
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Download your adventure guide below for standard pricing on our most popular trips, or to get started on planning your trip from scratch.
