Page 20 www.lux-review.com LUX 2022 Travel & Tourism Awards Social Nature Movement has made it its mission to help people discover better ways of living and working by delivering outdoor experiences which encourage and nurture human-nature relationships. With awardwinning service that views every traveller as more than just a number, it strives to delve them into a rich education on New Zealand’s landscapes, history, heritage, and culture. To do this SNM moves away from traditional activities, seeking out hard-to-find experiences and fascinating educational journeys for eager explorers, from tramping and rock climbing, to kayaking, paddle boarding, and everything in between. The team at SNM knows firsthand the power that human-nature synergy holds; being at one with nature is inspiring, empowering and moving, and it unlocks memorable experiences that shape people. Travellers could find themselves at Meola Reef Te Tokorea, Auckland’s longest lava flow (11km) from Te Kōpuke / Mt St. John volcano, with 2km long tidal tongue basalt reef in the Waitematā Harbour. Or they could be exploring a walker’s paradise that is the vast wilderness of the epic South or North Island mountain ranges or national parks on foot, whether for two hours, a full day, overnight or weekend. This can include navigation and survival or foraging for food trips, to fully engage with nature by finding your way via compass, collecting water, and using knife skills. There is also the option to go bell tent glamping off the beaten track, surrounded by nature, for a more luxurious experience, whether for an escape from reality or for an event, such wedding accommodation, honeymoons, corporate functions, school camping, or sporting Based in Auckland, Social Nature Movement (SNM) is an outdoor education provider which goes beyond learning by doing – it facilitates immersive experiences that connect working people with nature in the form of team building, employee wellbeing programmes, and business retreats, in addition to wedding accommodation, honeymoons, school trips, and more. Dec21111 Social Nature Movement Best Outdoor Education Services Provider - New Zealand events and festivals. For the traveller who loves a bit of mystery, SNM offers mystery trips which provide a surprise vacation which could take them to witness the sunrise in Golden Bay, soak up the moonlight while touring the High Country Mackenzie Basin, or meet the penguins in the moonlit Catlins. Book your mystery getaway then pack up and go for an adventure which will truly showcase the natural beauty of New Zealand. Alternatively, discover the ultimate world-first journey, ‘Bethells Boogie’, through archaeological history and the world’s second longest sea caves, then boogie back catching waves to the shore. This sea experience has a spin of adventure – taking travellers where few people venture, safely. It’s a truly new and highly exciting experience. A great love for the outdoors and thirst for discovering more is what inspires and empowers SNM to create these experiences that make people feel alive. In today’s modern world, many work in offices and live in urban areas, and they are distanced and disconnected from nature more than ever. So, in and around New Zealand, the company offers a huge range of land-, snow- and water-based nature experiences for every age and ability. Whether it’s the physical journey up the mountain or the internal journey of stepping out of your comfort zone, actively connecting with nature alongside other people invigorates one’s existentialism. SNM’s network of qualified guides make each experience happen. Being Kiwis themselves, they can provide a true insight into everything there is to know about what makes New Zealand so special. With so much experience of the country’s natural playgrounds, they can customise your adventure to provide a truly riveting and memorable experience. The most enriching experiences aren’t solely about the destination – they’re also about the journey. As part of each trip, SNM does something for the environment and the community, making every outing bigger than the activity and the company itself. SNM is a proud member of the Tourism Industry Association, too, helping raise awareness of travel and tourism as one of New Zealand’s largest industries, supporting 225,384 jobs and generating $115 million per day, pre-COVID. SNM is now looking ahead with plans to stay in business and grow after COVID-19. It will be reopening in June/July 2022 and is looking forward to welcoming international travellers back to its great outdoors from October. Excited to immerse travellers in its unique, never-done, never-seen-before trademarked trips, SNM is now open to engage with any customer requiring bespoke and luxury experiences on-demand. “Social Nature Movement were well deserved winners on the programme due to their excellent offerings of outdoor adventure & education experiences for all. These include Duke of Edinburgh planning sessions, school holiday camps and river rafting tours. They offer these fantastic experiences throughout the beautiful landscape of New Zealand. They are true believers that everyone should be social with others and everyone should be active while connecting with nature.” - Holly Blackwood, Awards Coordinator, on why Social Nature Movement was recognised in the programme. Company: Social Nature Movement Contact: Chris Lacoste Email: [email protected] Website: www.socialnaturemovement.nz
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