Along with walking, surfing, river and sea swimming, fishing, kayaking and general exploring you can learn how to stand up paddle board, help out on a planting project or check out the magical underworld in nearby Charleston.
There’s something here for everyone…
Want to help with our planting restoration projects around the Coast, restoring a native rainforest or wetland?
We have projects underway at Bullock Creek, Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project and Wadeson Island in Hokitika.
Check out our Facebook Page – PunakaikiCVNZ – for upcoming volunteering activities, which could include seed collection, nursery work and helping to preserve and enhance the breeding habitat of the Tāiko (Westland Petrel).
Join us on a simply magical journey of discovery in the enormous Nile River GlowWorm Caves amidst a calcitic wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites complete with unbelievable galaxies of GlowWorms.
Whether it be our award winning “Underworld Rafting”, or the more passive “GlowWorm Cave Tour” and “Nile River Rainforest Train” or even the full-on “Adventure Caving” be assured that you are in for and adventure never to be forgotten.
We offer all-inclusive guided trips on the Paparoa Track Great Walk.
Trips include transport to start of track, meals, hut accommodation and a local, knowledgeable, qualified guide.
Maxmium group size five people, minimum two. We also have the ability to book out private trips.
Unlock your creativity with Vosso’s exclusive jewellery workshops.
Enjoy a fun-filled day of wax carving and casting as you create a unique piece of handmade jewellery to take home.
Craft an organic-style silver ring using the sand-casting method which you’ll wear and cherish daily.
Perfect for couples looking to design one-of-a-kind engagement or wedding rings or for groups seeking a memorable holiday experience.
We also offer bespoke workshops tailored to your specific needs. These range from a basic stacking ring workshop for a group of friends to a more complex one on one or two day workshop.
Contact us to learn more and make a booking: Vosso Studio
Your host Fiona McDonald is a silversmith and multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years experience. Her background includes prop making for the Lord of the Rings trilogy and location scout/manager for international feature films.
Fiona is committed to ongoing improvement of materials and process to reduce environmental impact using ethically sourced materials.
Kayak and stand up paddle board lessons, tours, and gear rental
If you want to kayak or stand up paddle board in Punakaiki check out Waka Puna located right beside the Pororari River bridge. They have a range of kayaks and paddle boards for hire to suit anyone plus wetsuits, wet shoes, shorts and life jackets. All hires include a briefing which describes the significance of the water way and its features and how to use water craft safely.
