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$13,099.00
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DURATION

14 days

LOCATION

Christchurch / Christchurch

Accommodation

Backcountry Huts, Lodges

Grade

C (no outdoor experience required just reasonable fitness)

Departure dates

15, 29 September, 2025
13, 27 October, 2025
17 November, 2025
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December, 2025
5, 12, 19, 26 January, 2026
9, 16, 23 February, 2026
9, 16, 30 March, 2026
13 April, 2026
14, 28 September, 2026
12, 26 October, 2026
9, 16, 23 November, 2026
7, 14, 21, 28 December, 2026
4, 11, 18, 25 January, 2027
1, 8, 15, 22 February, 2027
1, 8, 15, 29 March, 2027
12 April, 2027

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Overview of your experience

We'll take you on an unforgettable journey exploring our mountains in Mount Cook National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park, walking the West Coast rainforest and coastlines, getting up close to glaciers in Franz Josef, cycling incredibly scenic trails such as the Queenstown Trail, hiking sections of our Great Walks, and even cruising on Milford Sound.

You'll experience our unique culture and wildlife along the way, and enjoy the world's best wines at stunning vineyards. Each night, you'll stay in accommodations we have carefully hand-picked, in some of New Zealand's most spectacular settings. We've been fine-tuning this perennial favorite since 1996, and it's simply an incredible trip. You'll explore the most beautiful, famous and little-known places in the South Island with legendary hospitality and unsurpassed attention to detail on our 14-day Ultimate South Island Adventure tour. Be prepared to leave a piece of your heart in New Zealand.

Highlights of your experience

  • Nelson Lakes multi-day hiking options
  • Sea kayaking Milford Sound and Okarito Lagoon
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Cycle the Queenstown Trail
  • Day hike sections of the Routeburn and Kepler Tracks
  • Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park for stunning views of the Park’s glaciers and surrounding mountains

 

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