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$16,199.00
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DURATION

14 days

LOCATION

Queenstown return

Accommodation

Hotels, Lodges

Grade

B (reasonable standard of fitness required)

Departure dates

9, 16, 23, 30 November 2026
7, 21, 28 December 2026
4, 11, 18, 25 January 2027
1, 8, 15, 22 February 2027
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 2027
5, 25 October 2027
8, 22 November 2027
6, 20 December 2027
10, 17, 24, 31 January 2028
14, 28 February 2028
13, 27 March 2028
6, 20 November 2028
4, 25 December 2028

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Overview of your experience

From the golden shores at the top of the South Island, to the majestic snow-capped mountains of Milford Sound in the far south, you’ll explore the breathtaking diversity of our landscape. You'll walk beneath our highest peaks, kayak crystal-clear waters and hike our famous Great Walks. Find yourself gazing up at towering alpine peaks and glaciers, walking through lush native forests, and exploring remote coastlines.

With expert guides leading the way, you’ll truly connect with the land and our people. Everything is taken care of, allowing you to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and culture of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Explore each day with your feet on the ground, experiencing the real New Zealand in a way that few others do. Leave the tourists to the bus tours and the campervans and join us on a journey of a lifetime in this incredible place we are lucky enough to call home.

Highlights of your experience

  • Swim with, or watching dolphins in the wildlife-rich waters of Kaikōura
  • Kayak the crystal-clear waters of Queen Charlotte Sound
  • Experience Milford Sound from the water
  • Journey deep into Fiordland National Park a place unlike anywhere else on earth
  • Hike in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, home to many iconic mountain vistas
  • Visit Paparoa National Park sub-tropical forest and limestone cliff gorges
  • Take a free day to explore Nelson and the Abel Tasman
  • From NZ$16,199.00

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