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New Zealand South Island Adventure

New Zealand South Island Adventure

From an ancient world of forests and glaciers to a culture of hospitality that has long defined New Zealand’s people, discover the best of the South Island on a 12-day adventure. Take in highlights from Reefton to Fox Glacier, Pancake Rocks to botanical gins, kayaking to spa soaking. Make your way to the shores of the South Island’s biggest lake and sail the silent waters of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park on an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound. Cross to the cliffs of the Catlins and hike to coastal caves, then span the gap to untouched Stewart Island to explore the wilderness, listening out for the call of the kiwi. When it comes to natural wonders, it doesn’t get better than this.

Activities

  • Reefton – Town Tour with Local Story Teller including Billy Tea, Scones & Honey
  • Reefton – Miners Hut visit
  • Reefton – Gold Panning Experience
  • Punakaiki – Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk
  • Kumara – Glow Worm Cave Visit
  • Charleston – Nile River Gorge Rainforest Train Ride
  • Westport – Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
  • Westport – Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
  • Hokitika – Gorge Visit
  • Okarito – Okarito Lagoon Walk
  • Fox Glacier – Lake Matheson Walk
  • Wanaka – Blue Pools Walkway
  • Milford Sound – Nature Boat Cruise
  • Milford Sound – Leader-led walk to Milford Lookout
  • Milford Sound – Walk to Mirror Lakes & Lake Gunn
  • The Catlins – Leader-led walk to Nugget Point & McLean Falls
  • Stewart Island – Scenic Ferry Crossing
  • Stewart Island – Scenic Ferry Crossing

Highlights

  • Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson.
  • Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
  • Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
  • Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island and spend two days cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks in search of kiwis.

04/02/2023 through 04/25/2024
04/02/2023 through 04/28/2024

Day 1 Christchurch / Reefton / Westport
Day 2 Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
Day 3 Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
Day 4 Fox Glacier
Day 5 Wanaka
Day 6 Wanaka
Day 7 Queenstown / Te Anau
Day 8 Milford Sound / Te Anau
Day 9 The Catlins
Day 10 Stewart Island
Day 11 Stewart Island
Day 12 Stewart Island / Queenstown

09/17/23 - 09/28/23

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10/08/23 - 10/22/23

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11/05/23 - 12/10/23

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12/17/23 - 12/31/23

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01/07/24 - 01/28/24

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02/04/24 - 02/25/24

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03/10/24 - 04/28/24

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