Traverse South
Design Journey

03 // TOTAL RESTORATION

Active Restoration

Backcountry Glacial Fly-Fishing & Canyon-Edge Thermal Recovery

// EXPEDITION CHARTER OVERVIEW

Elite performance requires deep physical resetting. Fly-cast for wild trophy trout in inaccessible, crystal-clear glacial streams, cycle premium electric mountain bikes through private Gibbston Valley cellar doors, and reset at a private canyon-edge thermal sanctuary.

// DAY-BY-DAY VISUAL TIMELINE

Day 1–2

Backcountry Helicopter Fly-Fishing Operations

Board your private helicopter and fly deep into untracked backcountry river valleys inaccessible by foot or vehicle. Spend two days walking the crystal-clear, emerald pools of remote mountain rivers. Under the instruction of a master angler, fly-cast for wild trophy Brown and Rainbow trout in complete silence. Experience the meditative focus of stalking trout in water so clear they appear suspended in air. All fishing is strictly catch-and-release.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Transit: 25-minute heli-flight into restricted valley. Equipment: Premium Orvis fly gear & waders. Guides: NZ Professional Fishing Guides Association member.
Day 3–4

Gibbston Reserve Vineyard E-Bike & Private Cellars

Mount a premium, high-torque electric mountain bike and glide along the rugged trails of the Gibbston Valley wine region. Access private, non-public vineyards and gravel farm paths. Meet estate founders for exclusive cellar door library reserve tastings directly from the barrels. Enjoy curated Central Otago charcuterie boards while learning the high-altitude viticulture that defines Central Otago Pinot Noir.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Bikes: Specialized Turbo Tero electric mountain bikes. Route: 18km private gravel trails. Access: Direct entry to 3 private family-owned vineyards.
Day 5–7

Shotover Canyon Private Thermal Onsen & Spa

Conclude your expedition with an active biological reset. Secure exclusive-use access to a premier alpine wellness sanctuary perched on the cliffs of the Shotover Canyon. Transition between geothermal hot pools, cryotherapy cold plunges, and dry cedar saunas to reset your vascular system. Includes customized deep-tissue sports massage and private culinary nutrition design to restore your baseline strength.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Facility: Private, exclusive-use thermal sanctuary. Recovery: Cryotherapy, Onsen, and cedar sauna. Treatment: 90-minute bespoke clinical sports massage.

// SUPPLIER DECOUPLING & CERTIFICATIONS

Our Exclusive Operator Access network

Angling Guides
Backcountry Anglers NZ
NZPFGA Registered Master Angler Guides
Reserve Vineyards
Gibbston Reserve Estates
Exclusive Cellar Door Access & Library Reserve Allocations
Restoration Spa
Shotover Thermal Sanctuary
Private Canyon-Edge Wellness Facilities
// TRANSPARENT COSTING

$15,500 NZD / person

Tailored for private groups of 2 to 8 guests

// TOTAL INCLUSIONS
  • Private helicopter transfers to remote fly-fishing river basins
  • Top-tier fly-fishing equipment, waders, and professional master angler guides
  • Bespoke high-performance electric mountain bike hire and local route navigation
  • Exclusive-use access to private vineyard barrel rooms and library reserves
  • Exclusive booking of the Shotover Canyon cliffside thermal spa facility
  • Bespoke clinical sports massage, cryotherapy sessions, and nutritional plans