New Zealand South Island Adventure (Small Group Tours)

New Zealand South Island Adventure (Intrepid)

Summary:

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 g...

Duration

12 Days

Cities

Next Departure

21-Sep-2025

Starting at

USD 4,800.00

Price per day

USD 400.00

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Intrepid

Operator Intrepid Travel Tour New Zealand South Island Adventure Travel Style Small Group Tours Group Size 1 - 12 Categories See All DetailsVisit Operator Website→ click here

Summary 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. Short Itinerary / Route Day 1 Christchurch / Reefton / Westport Day 2 Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara Day 3 Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier Day 4 Fox Glacier Day 5 Wanaka Day 6 Wanaka Day 7 Queenstown / Te Anau Day 8 Milford Sound / Te Anau Day 9 The Catlins Day 10 Stewart Island Day 11 Stewart Island Day 12 Stewart Island / Queenstown Travel Cities (5): Christchurch, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Queenstown
Highlights Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson. Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind. 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. 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.
Travel Package Coming from Going to Tour... Christchurch Queenstown
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