↩ ReturningThermal imaging and night-vision optics for hunting — monoculars, binoculars and riflescopes to try at the stand, with expert advice on hand.
↩ ReturningCanterbury's marine and power sports centre — Sea-Doo, Can-Am, CFMOTO, Malibu, Axis and Four Winns, plus Mercury outboards.
↩ ReturningNZ-owned online pet shop with high-quality outdoor gear for dogs — durable kit built to last, with free shipping on orders over $150.
↩ ReturningUte and light-commercial accessories, supplied and fitted in Canterbury — set your vehicle up for the working week and the weekend.
↩ ReturningHats and sunglasses for the outdoor life — 300+ styles for men, women and kids, UPF50+ fabrics and UV400 lenses. Kiwi-owned, North Canterbury.
↩ ReturningNew and used caravans and motorhomes from New Age, Swift, Snowy River and Regent — and the South Island's only Swift-approved service centre.
↩ ReturningPremium off-road caravans built for rough country, including the flagship Tungsten X Treme — luxury inside, customisable throughout.
↩ ReturningCustom off-road camping fit-outs and hard-wearing drawer systems for your vehicle — designed and made in Christchurch.
↩ ReturningAward-winning carbon fibre e-bikes from Nelson, including the full-suspension step-through — built to order to suit any rider.
↩ ReturningAffordable, good-looking electric bikes for town and rail-trail riders — imported and tested in Canterbury since 2012. 100% NZ owned.
↩ ReturningHandcrafted outdoor fires and modular outdoor kitchen units — built for long evenings outside with family and friends.
↩ ReturningJet skis, parts and accessories from Christchurch's jet ski specialists since 1998 — plus a full workshop and custom-built jet ski trailers.
↩ ReturningSmall-group cruises through Fiordland National Park aboard the Fiordland Jewel — sea-view cabins, a top-deck hot tub and an onboard chef.
↩ ReturningRugged outdoor clothing and accessories for men, women and kids, from Ashburton — built for mountain conditions, with custom logos on request.
↩ ReturningHorse treks through the St James high country near Hanmer Springs — half-day rides to multi-day packhorse trips with natural hot pools.
↩ ReturningStylish outdoor furniture made for New Zealand conditions and backed by 5-year warranties — a family business since 2008.
↩ ReturningHomewares, furniture and garden art handmade from used oak wine barrels — with zero wastage.
↩ ReturningPortable hot tubs built for the outdoors — lightweight and durable, ready to take wherever the adventure goes.
↩ ReturningFirst aid kits and supplies that are affordable without cutting quality — founded in 2016 by Nicki Stewart, with a background in emergency care.
↩ ReturningMotueka's boating specialists — Stabicraft, McLay, Fi-Glass and Haines Hunter boats, Honda and Mercury outboards, and a huge range of accessories.
↩ ReturningSerious South African overland gear — Bushtech aluminium ute canopies and campers, EEZI-AWN roof tents and Quick Pitch awnings, proven on real expeditions.
Everything to get you off the beaten track — Ironman 4x4, Maxtrax, Rhino-Rack, Yakima, Alu-Cab, Dometic and Lifestyle Campers, right here in NZ.
↩ ReturningThe D-Luxe rooftop tent — 2-way ventilation fan, 70mm memory-foam mattress, gas-strut opening, lockable CNC latches and a 5-year warranty. Climb in and try it.
↩ ReturningRooftop tents at honest prices — direct-imported by a Kiwi family who 4WD, hunt, fish and tramp themselves. Compare the specs, then compare the price.
Vehicle-based camping from a rooftop tent to a full ute camper conversion — Mi-Pod roof tents, cabins and awnings. Climb into one before you commit.
Home of the 30-second tent — Oztent touring, family and air tents, Foxwing awnings, swags and camp furniture, built to be packed up wet and pitched again.
↩ ReturningNew Zealand's first 100% full off-road caravan brand — off-road campers and trailers for explorers, with extensive warranties and lifetime support.
↩ ReturningOff-road caravans and camper trailers built for the gnarliest South Island tracks — independent suspension, off-grid solar and water, by people who do the trip.
Custom storage and utility fit-outs born in emergency-services vehicles, now built for recreational 4WDs — Christchurch's one-stop shop for off-road upgrades.
Northland's go-to 4WD parts, accessories and custom fit-out workshop — four decades on from a Whangārei wrecking yard, run by people who 4x4.
America's Most Wanted 4x4 Hemi engine conversions for Jeeps — world-class builds to beyond-OEM standards, installed and backed in NZ by UCS4x4.
Custom-fabricated 4WD upgrades — stainless snorkels, turbo kits, intercoolers, lift kits, winches, recovery gear and roof-top tents, fitted or shipped.
Premium 4WD suspension — authorised Fox dealer and ARB BP-51 service centre, with shock rebuilds and terrain-specific tuning for rock, sand and mud.
Power management, off-grid solar and brake controllers with 45 years of engineering behind them — built to survive a copper mine, so a caravan park is easy.
↩ ReturningThe Power Hub — a streamlined power distribution system for 4WDs, vans, campers and boats that cuts the wiring complexity out of a build.
Clip-on vehicle armour — precision-moulded ABS panels that guard your 4x4's paintwork from brush and stone chips, on and off in minutes with no drilling.
Custom ute trays, canopies, flat decks, dog boxes and 4x4 accessories, built to order in their Wainoni, Christchurch workshop.
NZ's largest supplier of canvas seat covers — waterproof 14oz canvas tailored to over 3,000 patterns, from utes and 4WDs to quads and tractors.
↩ ReturningRoof racks, bike racks, snow chains and car accessories from the go-to experts, with over 100 years of finding the right fit for your car.
NZ-made vertical bike racks at around 10kg — half the weight of the rest — carrying bikes up to 25kg each, pivoting for boot access and folding for storage.
A seat that mounts on your tow bar — NZ-designed, sets up in moments, and built so you can't break it. Solo and Twin models for anglers, hunters and skiers.
Family-run firearms, ammo and optics shop in Oxford, run by people who hunt and compete — scope setup, sighting in, thermal configs and custom builds.
Riflescopes, red dots, binoculars and spotting scopes built around clear glass and adjustments that return to zero, backed by a Lifetime AAA Warranty.
The world's biggest drone maker — including the Matrice 4 Thermal, a thermal and visual drone built for search work, land management and flying at night.
America's oldest family-owned firearms maker, since 1919 — the 500 and 590 pump-action shotguns, Patriot bolt-actions and a range of rimfires.
One of America's largest firearms makers since 1949 — the 10/22 rimfire in Competition, Takedown and Magpul Hunter X-22, plus 77 Hawkeye and Scout bolt-actions.
Lever-action rifles since 1870 — the Classic, Dark, Guide Gun, SBL and Trapper series, now built by Ruger in North Carolina.
Lever-action rifles made entirely in the USA since 1996 — rimfire and centrefire lever guns, including the Lever Action Supreme that feeds from an AR magazine.
Firearms since 1852 — 1911 pistols, the M&P line in 9mm, 10mm and 5.7, M&P rimfires and the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter lever action.
Humane predator traps for stoats, rats, possums, weasels and ferrets — NAWAC tested, individually checked, made in Papakura. Backyard line or whole block.
↩ ReturningPatented diamond sharpeners that put a razor edge on any knife without expert skill — for hunters, workshops, chefs and home kitchens, plus ceramic honers.
↩ Returning30 years of boats built to conquer New Zealand's toughest coastline — power, performance and comfort in one hull, from the yard Rex Briant founded.
NZ-built aluminium boats with a signature bow for unprecedented stability — Explorer hardtops, Venture walkarounds, Active centre consoles and Sports cuddies.
↩ ReturningCustom aluminium boats from 5.8m to 12m, built in Invercargill for fishermen, commercial operators and adventurous families.
↩ ReturningCustom-built aluminium boats that are practically unsinkable — stable, safe and built to NZ standards for fishing, family days and commercial work.
↩ ReturningPremium sports boats with distinct design and craftsmanship throughout — tailored performance for you and your family.
Top-of-the-South marine dealership — Senator, Extreme and Highfield boats with Yamaha outboards, plus servicing, repairs and new-boat set-up.
↩ ReturningCanterbury's Honda Marine and Ramco Boats dealer, with an expert-trained servicing team and a sales crew who know boats inside out.
↩ ReturningIn the marine game since 1978 with over 8,000 boats sold across three dealerships — great deals and after-sales support you can rely on.
Christchurch's jet boat workshop since 1998, near the Waimakariri — nine skilled staff, seven of them running their own jet boats.
Fish, dive, hunt, explore — family-run charters out of Jackson Bay, South Westland, with all gear provided and bluefin tuna trips from Greymouth in season.
Innovative high-performance surfboards for everyday surfers — the Australian-born brand, distributed in NZ by Stem, with demo days and events.
↩ ReturningNZ's electric dirt bike specialists — Surron and ERIDE PRO for the backcountry, Sonic e-bikes and Segway scooters for town. Christchurch owned and operated.
Next-generation electric off-road bikes from Rerode, sold by riders who tested them in the hills of Chongqing — showroom and workshop in Woodend.
All-electric e-motocross bikes designed in California — the junior Delta, race-ready Sigma and 23kW Sigma MX. NZ's only official Altis agent.
Mountain, gravel, road, kids' and electric bikes plus scooters, racks and gear — with a workshop in every store and a 5% best-price guarantee.
A proper local bike shop, born in a back shed — talk bikes, get yours serviced or fixed, or find the right one with people who ride.
Polaris off-road specialists — sales, accessories, servicing and repairs across the range, plus workshop support for all makes of ATV, UTV and road bike.
358 hectares of Port Hills playground — 40+ mountain bike trails, NZ's longest chairlift and four dual ziplines, including the country's highest and longest.
Award-winning ziplines over a 3,000-acre Kaikōura farm, reached by 4x4 Unimog, with coast-to-mountain views — plus a Star Flight night ride under the dark sky.
The high-country mountain bike and trail run between Wānaka and Arrowtown — 4,000+ riders and runners each March across stations open just one weekend a year.
A 31km, three-day guided walk through untamed Canterbury high country, an hour from Christchurch — chef-curated meals and luxe hideaways with outdoor baths.
↩ ReturningMulti-day voyages through Fiordland's remote wilderness aboard the 27m M.V. Flightless — an adventure you'll never forget.
The original Milford Sound cruise company, family-owned for 70+ years — fiord cruises with coach, flight and helicopter connections from Queenstown and Te Anau.
Getting women outdoors and skilled up — boating, fishing, hunting, knots and filleting — in workshops and adventures led by women who've done it.
A 560g stainless campfire grill that sets up in seconds and swings through 355° — real temperature control for pancakes, not just steak. Built in Whangārei.
The portable BBQ that grills, fries, roasts, bakes and stews — packs into a carry bag, runs 8 hours on one canister and feeds five. For camping and boating.
Freeze-dried meals, breakfasts and smoothies made in NZ for people who carry their food a long way — protein-led, wholefood, 5-year shelf life. Add hot water.
Home of hot tents — canvas bell tents, wall tents and tipis with portable woodburners, firepits and pizza ovens from Winnerwell, Nortent and White Duck.
Clever caravan, camping and 4WD accessories designed by experienced travellers — storage and organising gear that keeps your campsite ready for the next leg.
Premium camping gear from a family business since 1979 — quality kit for first-timers and seasoned campers who want their trips to be epic.
Get wet, get dirty, go anywhere — Grit off-road caravans, Scott and Flyfin jet boats, Polaris UTVs, Cub Campers, Honda Marine and water-sports gear.
Distributor of some of the world's best outdoor brands — gear that can be maintained, serviced and repaired for life, not thrown away.
↩ ReturningThe Kiwi Outdoor Oven — a best-in-class wood-fired oven in weathering steel for roasts, BBQ, pizza and smoked dishes, with real heat for the whole gathering.
↩ Returning40+ years distributing premium ski, snowboard, bike and outdoor gear — Traeger wood-fired grills, MEATER thermometers and Soundboks speakers.
↩ ReturningWood-fired grilling with 100% natural hardwood pellets — next-level consistency, unrivalled wood-fired flavour and customisation for your cooking style.
The original truly wireless smart meat thermometer — dual sensors, a guided cook app and WiFi range extension across the Original, Plus and Pro XL.
↩ ReturningAmerican-style BBQ rubs, sauces and accessories hand-blended in small batches for Kiwi pitmasters — brisket, ribs, pork shoulder and game.
↩ ReturningNZ-made merino socks for people who spend their days outside — 80% NZ merino, soft on the foot and hard-wearing in the boot, plus possum merino gloves.
Country clothing for adults and kids — soft, warm winter layers designed on a South Island sheep, beef and dairy farm. Farmer tested, farmer approved.
Hand-stitched lambskin gloves made in Geraldine since 1995, plus children's wear and accessories — all crafted by skilled local workers.
Fed up with sweat and condensation in your raincoat? Membrane-free Nikwax Analogy fabric — outdoor clothing that works differently.
↩ ReturningOilskin jackets, equestrian tack, pet covers and outdoor gear for farm, animals and home — made by the people who use it.
Aussie leather, American cowboy, felt fedoras and colourful ladies' styles — quality hats that last, for men, women and kids.
↩ ReturningTwo natural ingredients, citronella and sweet almond oil — DEET-free, safe for kids, and born on Okarito Lagoon where the sandflies are serious.
NZ's exclusive distributor of Snowy River Caravans — rugged off-road vans through to luxury touring models, with showrooms in Christchurch and Marsden Point.
Caravan and RV fit-out from 60+ brands — Thule, Truma, Thetford, Autoterm — covering solar, awnings, air heaters, bike carriers, toilets and caravan movers.
↩ ReturningA Rolleston workshop that actually understands caravans and motorhomes — servicing, WoFs, habitation checks, gas certification and insurance repairs.
Custom mattresses and bed frames for home, caravan or RV — born from too many camping trips on uncomfortable beds.
Cinderella incineration toilets for baches, cabins, tiny homes, caravans and motorhomes — no water, no septic, waste reduced to a handful of ash.
Auto electrical, air-con and batteries plus ARB 4x4 accessories and radio comms, fitted at Rolleston, Ashburton and Timaru — trip-ready vehicle prep.
Car audio, dash cams, reversing cameras and custom interior panels fitted so they look factory — 25 years in Christchurch, from utes to boats and motorhomes.
↩ ReturningHorse coaches, horse floats and specialty trailers built in Mid Canterbury since 1994 — designed to give you confidence on every trip.
↩ ReturningPonies and friendly animals that travel to your event — pony rides and interactive animals for the kids.
A full-day tramp every Wednesday by bus since 1985 — two groups, so there's always an easier option — across Canterbury's tracks, parks and farmland.
High-spec insulated dog kennels that keep working and family dogs warm in winter and cool in summer — built to last on Kiwi farms and rural blocks.
Handcrafted dog treats with a patisserie finish — pupcakes, donuts, woofles, pretzels and birthday cakes, baked as a family with dog-friendly ingredients.
Natural, preservative-free dog treats made from NZ meat offcuts — beef pizzle, goat horn, rabbit ears, salmon skin twisters — in compostable pouches.
Portraits that capture your dog's personality — on-the-day pet portraits at the stand, and studio sessions to book.
One of NZ's best-known biltong brands, made from an old South African family recipe since 2002 — taken up Everest and down to the Antarctic.
Authentic South African biltong from premium NZ beef — high protein, no sugar, handcrafted. Biltong, chilli biltong, droëwors and chilli sticks.
↩ ReturningMarlborough garlic smoked whole over mānuka, bay and rosemary, and NZ sea salt hand-smoked over mānuka fires — from a chef with 20 years abroad.
Signature salts and seasonings from a Christchurch family with herb-farming roots — Rockin' Moroccan, Cravin' Cajun and proudly Kiwi originals.
Beech honeydew, rātā, mānuka and multi-floral honey from the West Coast bush — a family-run producer for over three decades.
Specialty cheese from Waimate — goat's and sheep's milk styles alongside the cow's milk classics, including a lavender gouda.
Brownies and blondies by the slab, plus baking mixes — with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, Coeliac NZ accredited.
Small-batch Central Otago goodies — infused olives, truffle products, gourmet nuts, chilli treats and seasonings from local makers.
NZ-grown edible and medicinal mushrooms — home grow kits, extract powders, tinctures and mushroom-infused coffee, cacao and matcha.
↩ ReturningAward-winning whole-food veggie mince made from fresh NZ garden vegetables — no preservatives, no additives.
New Zealand's southernmost distillery, on Stewart Island — gold-medal Third Island Gin with foraged mānuka, rimu and horopito, in Classic and Navy Strength.
Gin, single malt whisky, vodka and RTDs from NZ's largest distillery, on the 45th parallel in Central Otago — Classic, Black, Blood Moon and navy-strength Gold.
Farm-to-bottle single malt whisky, gin and small-batch spirits from Southland, made with grain grown on the farm — soil to still.
London-style gin and vodka, whisky, liqueurs and beers of international award-winning quality, distilled in Kaiapoi.
↩ ReturningHoney wine crafted from pure, locally sourced ingredients using traditional methods — with minimal disturbance to the environment.
↩ ReturningCanterbury's premier barbecue caterers — juicy, hand-crafted smoked BBQ straight from the pit, since 2019.
↩ ReturningArtisan gelato on a stick — authentic gelato pops made from the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.
↩ ReturningA complete online beekeeping course for hobbyists — learn at your own pace, anywhere, with lifetime access.
Spa pools designed and built in Christchurch for NZ conditions — energy efficient, reliable and owner-operated for 20+ years. Get the run-down before you buy.
Custom shade sails, outdoor blinds, retractable roofs, umbrellas and awnings — designed, made and installed by a Christchurch team since 2006.
↩ ReturningShed homes with a timber-framed living section and a steel-framed garage — a cosy house and a spacious shed in one build.
↩ ReturningCustom sheds and nothing else — a franchise network of specialist shed builders who handle every project from start to finish.
↩ ReturningClean, natural plant-based wellness products for skin, mood, relief and sleep — inspired by nature, backed by science.
Terahertz and PEMF wellness devices — the Tera-P90 range, set up at the stand to try.
AEDs and first aid equipment from Christchurch, with one goal: an AED within three minutes of anyone in NZ. Training and community fundraising too.
Te Tari Pūreke — NZ's firearms regulator. Licensing, the Firearms Registry and safe-use education for licence holders, clubs and ranges.
Preserving the history of jet boating, a quintessentially Kiwi invention — from Bill Hamilton's pioneering work to the restoration of historic boats.
Glamping villages, marquees and guided adventures nationwide — 125+ glamping tents plus rafting, sea kayaks, stargazing and kiwi spotting.
↩ Returning20 years of event management and a calendar of up to 25 events a year — with over $200,000 donated to charities, schools and fire brigades along the way.
A nationwide network of independent travel agents booking flights, tours, cruises and tailor-made holidays — talk about the trip you've been putting off.
The southernmost district of Otago, along the Southern Scenic Route between Dunedin and Invercargill — nature, history and locals who'll say stay a while.
Tools and equipment across 100+ categories — air and power tools, hand tools, automotive gear, safety workwear and fishing accessories, including Teng Tools.
Architectural-quality modular buildings built in a giant all-weather factory — plumbing, tiling and painting done before it leaves the floor.
Chevrolet and GMC in factory right-hand drive — Silverado LTZ, ZR2 and 2500 HD, the seven-seat Yukon and the Corvette. A tow vehicle for a serious boat or van.
The T9 ute, including a PHEV, plus EV and Cummins-diesel light trucks — 60 years of truck-making, half-owned by Volkswagen Group, 5-year/200,000km warranty.
Navara, Patrol, X-Trail, Pathfinder and the Z on Moorhouse Avenue — with NZ's only 10-year/300,000km warranty when you service with Nissan.
Triton, Pajero Sport, Outlander and the plug-in hybrid Eclipse Cross — a locally owned Diamond Dealer on Moorhouse Avenue.
One of Canterbury's longest-established dealers — family SUVs to adventure-ready 4WDs and weekend toys, with factory-trained technicians.
↩ ReturningA leading NZ dealership group with vehicles from over 18 brands, plus servicing and repairs across multiple locations.
↩ Returning3- and 4-wheel mobility e-scooters, chosen by an outdoorsy family who wanted to keep exploring after an MS diagnosis — by appointment, nationwide.
↩ ReturningFrom a bacon butty stall at the Christchurch Farmers Market in 2012 to a local institution — legendary burgers, cheeky banter and their own BEERS craft label.
↩ ReturningBBQ and BEERS in an old warehouse — cooked with fire, the best NZ ingredients, and a logo inspired by a Hokkaido bear that walked into a campsite.
↩ ReturningNZ's volunteer maritime search and rescue — 2,000+ volunteers at 62 units bringing boaties, jet skiers and paddlers home safely, from Houhora to Bluff.
↩ ReturningLife-saving emergency helicopter services, 24/7 across Canterbury and the West Coast — one of the two charities Outdoor Expo proudly supports.
↩ ReturningFamily-owned design and construction with seven South Island branches — the same team from concept to build, and the South Island's Wide Span Sheds distributor.
↩ ReturningCocktails made with natural ingredients — just add water and alcohol. Lightweight and packable, best served outdoors.
↩ ReturningOne of the world's largest makers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, from compact hatches to family SUVs — in Christchurch through Euromarque.
↩ ReturningNZ and South Pacific distributor for Pulsar and Yukon electro-optics since 2011 — every unit tested on arrival, sold through dedicated stockists.
↩ ReturningA unified voice for the South Island's recreational marine fishers — not-for-profit advocacy for the people who fish.
↩ ReturningNew Zealand's oldest friendly society — a community of mutual aid supporting its members for over a century.
↩ ReturningAward-winning limoncello made from NZ lemons with an Italian family recipe — for cocktails, cooking or straight from the freezer.
↩ ReturningCanterbury Regional Council — the local government body looking after the region's environment, water and transport.
↩ ReturningGo-anywhere 4x4s with a legacy of capability — Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, now with 4xe plug-in hybrid options. In Christchurch through Euromarque.
↩ ReturningAmerica's full-size pickup — the RAM 1500 and its siblings, engineered for serious power, big towing capability and a refined cabin. Through Euromarque.
↩ ReturningOne of Canterbury's largest family-owned dealerships — Alfa Romeo, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati and RAM Trucks under full service and parts support.
↩ ReturningCockram Motor Group's dealership since the 1940s — NZ's #1 GWM Haval and MG dealer two years running, with sales, parts, servicing and finance.
↩ ReturningArgentina in a bite — authentic empanadas and decadent alfajores.
↩ ReturningMobile coffee cart — freshly brewed with passion and precision.
↩ ReturningPainting smiles on faces and turning moments into memories.
↩ ReturningThe best spiral potatoes in the South Island, from a Christchurch food truck.
↩ ReturningTop-notch service and outstanding coffee from a friendly, expanding team.
↩ ReturningPizzas cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven — rustic, authentic and nothing like the standard oven-baked kind.
Bold, authentic Latin American street food from a 100% Latin team, led by a chef with 20 years' experience.
Real fruit ice cream, yoghurt and smoothies — strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, mixed berries, mango and banana.
Christchurch's go-to for freshly made chicken and waffles, loaded fries and comfort food.
Tasty, freshly made dumplings — simple, satisfying, and made for dumpling lovers.
Giant sausage rolls, club sammies on fluffy fresh bread, sweet treats and a really good Ristretto coffee — food from the heart.
Authentic Spanish hot churros in the South Island.
Decadently delicious donuts that everyone can eat — allergy-friendly, vegan, and made for every diet.
A Rolleston coffee car serving fresh coffee seven days a week.
Fairground rides and amusements born from a love of travel, fetes and markets.
Freshly made, delicious mini donuts from Geraldine.
One thing done properly: the classic Kiwi whitebait sandwich, made to order — local whitebait, fresh lemon, soft bread. Eat it the moment it lands in your hand.
