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New Zealand South Island Adventure
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Start
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Finish
Queenstown, New Zealand
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Trip Code
PHSQC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
11 breakfasts
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Motel (1 night), Cabin (1 night)
From £3,516(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson.
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Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
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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.
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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.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves some walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
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As this is a combination of 2 trips, your leader and the composition of your group may change in Queenstown on Day 7.
Itinerary
Satisfy all your senses in the spectacular South Island
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Christchurch / Reefton / Westport
- DAY 2Day 2 • Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
- DAY 4Day 4 • Fox Glacier
- DAY 5Day 5 • Wanaka
- DAY 6Day 6 • Wanaka
- DAY 7Day 7 • Queenstown / Te Anau
- DAY 8Day 8 • Milford Sound / Te Anau
- DAY 9Day 9 • The Catlins
- DAY 10Day 10 • Stewart Island
- DAY 11Day 11 • Stewart Island
- DAY 12Day 12 • Stewart Island / Queenstown
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
11 breakfasts
airport_shuttle Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights), Motel (1 night), Cabin (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleReefton - Historic Town Visit
circleReefton - Goldfields Museum with Local Storyteller
circleReefton - Billy Tea with 'The Bearded Miners'
circlePunakaiki - Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk
circleCharleston - Nile River Gorge Rainforest Train Ride
circleWestport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
circleWestport - Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
circleHokitika - Gorge Visit
circleOkarito - Okarito Lagoon Walk
circleFox Glacier - Lake Matheson Walk
circleMilford Sound - Nature Boat Cruise
circleMilford Sound - Leader-led walk to Milford Lookout
circleMilford Sound - Walk to Mirror Lakes & Lake Gunn
circleThe Catlins - Leader-led walk to Nugget Point & McLean Falls
circleStewart Island - Scenic Ferry Crossing
museum Optional activities
circleLewis Pass - Hanmer Hot Springs - from - NZD40
circleFox Glacier - Glacier Heli Hike - from - NZD655
circleTe Anau - Glow Worm Cave with Cruise & Guide - NZD135
circleStewart Island - Village & Bay Trip - NZD59
circleStewart Island - Wild Kiwi Encounter - NZD249
circleStewart Island - Beaks & Feathers Kiwi Spotting - NZD175
circleStewart Island - Ulva Island Explorer - NZD129
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,136£3,516
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£3,762
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,894
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Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,762
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
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£3,762
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
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£3,812
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Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
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£3,933
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,949
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£3,949
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,982
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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£3,949
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Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,949
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Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£4,065
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,065
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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£4,065
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Important notes
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START & FINISH TIME
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This trip starts at 8am in Christchurch on day 1 and finishes upon arrival in Queenstown on the last day at approximately 2pm. Please take this into account when making onward travel arrangements.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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