Welcome to Southern Approach

Bringing the world’s best toys to the world’s best playground.

We source the best adventure and outdoor equipment from around the world, and bring it to you with all the advice and know-how necessary to assist you in making your next adventure equipment purchase.

Southern Approach is an outdoor wholesaler and distributor in New Zealand, offering quality products within the outdoor market. We source the world’s best brands and deliver quality gear. Whether it’s climbing, skiing, tramping or camping, we’ve got it.

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Latest News

  • Spirited Women Adventure Race

    After four years of challenging women in the North Island, Spirited Women—All Women’s Adventure Race is spreading its wings to the South Island.

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  • Jim Young: Brand Ambassador

    Jim has been involved in with Southern Approach in some shape or form for around ten years. Now he’s officially our Black Diamond Brand Ambassador.

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  • NZ Mountain Film Festival: June 28-July 6

    The 2019 NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival will host two of the greatest athletes of all time, Lynn Hill (USA) and Annabel Anderson (NZ).

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