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Guided summer experiences in the Southern Alps
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New Zealand Summer Mountain Adventures
New Zealand Summer Mountain Adventures
Alpine trekking, high passes, and breathtaking views in the heart of the Southern Alps.
When the winter snow melts and the mountains open up, New Zealand’s high country transforms into a stunning alpine paradise — ideal for hiking, climbing, and exploring on foot. Alpine Recreation’s Summer Mountain Adventures take you on a journey deep into the Southern Alps, where turquoise lakes, rugged peaks, and glacier-fed rivers create unforgettable landscapes to discover.
Whether you're crossing a high alpine pass on an epic mountain journey, staying in a private backcountry hut, or tackling a challenging summit, our guided summer trips are crafted to connect you with the raw beauty and solitude of New Zealand’s wildest places.
Explore Our Summer Adventures
🥾 Alpine Treks & Transalpine Crossings – Cross dramatic passes like Ball Pass, Copland Pass, or Brodrick Pass, with expert guides and breathtaking views.
🏔️ Guided Ascents – Climb classic New Zealand peaks such as Mount Sefton, Mount Aspiring, or explore technical ridge-lines with ropes and crampons.
🛖 Multi-Day Hikes & Mountain Journeys – Stay in our private huts like Caroline Hut, Rex Simpson Hut or Falcon’s Nest and hike far from the crowds.
🚣🏽♀️ Trek & Raft Adventures – Combine trekking with a remote river exit by raft or packraft — true wilderness immersion!
🧗🏻♀️ Custom Trips & Private Guiding – Plan your own summer alpine journey with our experienced guides. Contact us to arrange a bespoke trip.
Why Go With Alpine Recreation?
With decades of experience and exclusive access to private mountain huts, we specialise in remote, high-quality experiences in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
Our NZMGA and IFMGA-qualified guides ensure your safety, while our small-group ethos means a more personal and rewarding adventure.
Alpine Recreation are proudly family-owned and operated, so you know you'll be well looked after by our team.
We also provide quality, modern mountaineering equipment, so you can travel light and take the hassle out of getting the right gear for your adventure.
Let Alpine Recreation organize a great adventure for you!
Feel the crunch of crampons underfoot, the alpine breeze on your face, and the thrill of exploring peaks few ever reach.
This summer, go beyond the tracks — join us for an epic mountain journey.
Articles
Features and editorials about New Zealand Summer Mountain Adventures
Pushing Limits and Finding Joy in the New Zealand Alps
Test Your Limits 2024 - New Zealand expedition
When you sign on to guide a trip like Test Your Limits, you know it’s going to be something special.
Ball Pass Crossing
Why going guided won’t cramp on your style
A certain thrill comes with completing a trip you’ve eyed up for decades. For me, this was the Ball Pass Crossing.
A Wild Mountain Journey
Crossing Brodrick Pass and Rafting the Landsborough River
There’s something deeply satisfying about threading a route through the heart of the Southern Alps — especially when it links two iconic backcountry experiences: crossing Brodrick Pass and rafting the…
Can a Tramper Climb Mt Cook?
What would it take for a tramper of average fitness to propel themselves to the top of New Zealand's highest summit?
Keeping the spirit of youth alive
Two Mountain Ascents for Seniors
On the 20th of October 68-year-old Graeme Donovan stood atop Lendenfeld Peak (3194m) and fulfilled a long-held dream of climbing a mountain over 3000m or 10,000ft.
Around Mount Cook
Transalpine Journey around Aoraki Mount Cook
I have wandered up a few pointy bits of landscape in the past, usually by the easiest route, but often after a long approach march to a more remote peak.
No Ordinary Feet
Climbing Aoraki with double-amputee Phil Doole
A gripping account of a guided ascent of Aoraki / Mount Cook, led by Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, culminating in a triumphant summit climb with double amputee Phil. Through storms, setbacks, and stunning alpine beauty, this story captures resilience, risk, and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
From Sandflies to Summit
Back in the world of domestic, electronic and commercial nonsense, I find it hard to adjust to sitting still in fine weather, so I decide to put fingers to keyboard…