Backcountry taxi jet boat carrying passengers across clear open water

Special Access to Special Places

Backcountry Taxi Service

Beyond the End of the Road

Access to True New Zealand Backcountry

Through rare permits that allow travel into restricted areas, our Backcountry Taxi service provides reliable access to some of New Zealand's most remote landscapes.

We support external tour guides, private travellers, skiers, self-guided hunters, anglers and other adventurers who need safe, dependable travel into truly remote terrain.

With in-depth local knowledge of the finest fly fishing creeks and streams, and remote areas holding good numbers of tahr and deer, we'll help you plan your mission for the highest possible chance of success.

Raft and fishing gear on a remote riverbed deep in the Southern Alps

Canterbury & Beyond

Where We Can Take You

We can provide access to all remote headwaters of the Canterbury backcountry. Trying to reach somewhere in particular? Just ask.

North & South Hauranui headwaters
Tributaries of the Waimakariri
Poulter, Esk & Broken River
Remote tributaries of the Rakaia & Wilberforce
Tributaries & headwaters of the Rangitata
Headwaters of the Godley & Macaulay
Remote reaches of the Hopkins, Dobson & Huxley
Plus many more, enquire about your location

The Smarter Way In

We Can Get You Places a Heli Can't

850kg Payload

Gear, food, boats and crew, we carry what a heli can't, and we're not limited by line of sight or wind.

Safer & Dependable

Purpose-built backcountry transport that runs in conditions that keep helicopters grounded.

Greener Access

A more environmentally conscious way into the wilderness. Shared transport reduces your footprint.

A Fraction of Heli Prices

Cheaper than a helicopter, and changing fuel prices don't affect our rates.

Pricing & Services

Simple, Flexible Pricing

Drop off or pick up$1,500
Drop off and pick up$2,000

Pick-ups can happen whenever suits, the next day or a week later. We're flexible and here to work with you so you can make that dream trip a reality.

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Shared Access Transport

It's more than just a taxi ride. By sharing transport into remote areas, travellers make the journey more affordable and reduce their footprint, while connecting with others who share a genuine passion for the outdoors.

Ideal for eager fly fishers, ski enthusiasts, self-guided hunters and general outdoor adventurers exploring New Zealand's wilderness.

Fly fishing and hunting in the New Zealand backcountry

Spaces Are Limited Each Season

Your Backcountry
Adventure Awaits

Every trip is personally guided by Scott with small group sizes to keep things exclusive. Get in touch to check availability, tailor your itinerary, and lock in your dates on the water.