South Island Wilderness Encounter - 14 Day
New Zealand
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Christchurch
Queenstown
Christmas & New Year
Family
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Partially Guided
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Private Room
About this tour
This 14 day tour explores the best of the South Island's walks and adventures. After crossing the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train your journey north to the remarkable Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki where you explore Paparoa National Park. From there you head south for two of the most scenic road trips in the world, the Milford Road and the West Coast Road. You'll also walk sections of the Milford Track and Routeburn Track. Be sure to have your camera ready for the spectacular wilderness you'll encounter.
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General information
Tour ID 249618
Tour length 14 days
Language English
Group size 9
Age range 4 - 99
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Starting point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand
On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation
End point
Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Airport Ave, Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand
Explore more of Queenstown before dropping your rental car at the airport depot and continuing your onward journey.
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Day 1: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation
Day 2: Cross the Southern Alps to the West Coast, then head north to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
Day 3: A day of adventure in Paparoa National Park
Day 4: Head south to the Glacier Region, then explore Okarito Lagoon by kayak
Day 5: Explore the glaciers by air and on foot
Day 6: Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive through the Haast Pass to Wanaka
Day 7: This morning you'll cruise to Mou Waho Island for a special wilderness experience
Day 8: From Queenstown you'll travel to Glenorchy for an alpine hike on the Routeburn Track
Day 9: Today is yours to explore the best of the Queenstown region
Day 10: Head south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Day 11: Cruise through Milford Sound and enjoy some spectacular walks in Fiordland
Day 12: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for a night in Milford Sound
Day 13: Return through Southland countryside to Queenstown
Day 14: Depart Queenstown today
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