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Immerse yourself in the remarkable landscapes and culture of the South Island with hikes on lesser known gems as well as the iconic Great Walks.
Begin with a boat ride along the Abel Tasman National Park coastline to hike the coastal trail and camp a stone’s throw from the beach. Depart the park by a modern-day waka (Māori canoe), joining forces with a local waka guide to paddle the coastline on the lookout for seals and dolphins. Travel south to the lush rainforests of the West Coast to hike up a limestone canyon, sleep under a massive rock overhang and cycle on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
Head deep into the Southern Alps at Arthur’s Pass with an overnight hike into a remote backcountry hut. Explore the hiking trails around majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook, before heading south to Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks to hike and camp among the soaring peaks, glaciers and fiords of the South West New Zealand World Heritage area.
The Ultimate South Island includes four overnight hikes in Abel Tasman, Paparoa, Arthur’s Pass and Mount Aspiring, as well as day hikes in Fiordland and Aoraki/Mt Cook National Parks. Optional extras such as glacier heli-hiking at Aoraki/Mt Cook and sea kayaking in Milford Sound make this the ideal tour for the active and intrepid.
Golden sand beaches of the Abel Tasman Coast Track and cultural waka experience
Keen on some more background information about Abel Tasman and New Zealand's National Park's?
