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South Island Wilderness Encounter - 14 Day

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From Christchurch to Queenstown
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 9
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Fiordland National Park
    Fiordland National Park
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
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Highlights

  • Explore the South Islands' best walks
  • Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
  • See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier
  • Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • Spend time in the extraordinary Fiordland National Park

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation
  2. Day 2 Cross the Southern Alps to the West Coast, then head north to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
  3. Day 3 A day of adventure in Paparoa National Park
  4. Day 4 Head south to the Glacier Region, then explore Okarito Lagoon by kayak
  5. Day 5 Explore the glaciers by air and on foot
  6. Day 6 Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive through the Haast Pass to Wanaka
  7. Day 7 This morning you'll cruise to Mou Waho Island for a special wilderness experience
  8. Day 8 From Queenstown you'll travel to Glenorchy for an alpine hike on the Routeburn Track
  9. Day 9 Today is yours to explore the best of the Queenstown region
  10. Day 10 Head south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
  11. Day 11 Cruise through Milford Sound and enjoy some spectacular walks in Fiordland
  12. Day 12 Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for a night in Milford Sound
  13. Day 13 Return through Southland countryside to Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Depart Queenstown today
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  • David
    · January 16th, 2025
    Our overall experience was excellent. The New Zealand tour comp did a fine job booking hotels, car rental and activities. Their app was great. Their support was very helpful.
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  • Barbara
    · March 28th, 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we received communication within minutes putting our hearts at ease. When we reached our destinations, we would simply give our names and the rest would be taken care of. Any questions or changes we had we're dealt with quickly and efficiently. The accommodations were simply beautiful, everything we needed and more. I also enjoyed using the app, especially being able to keep a travel journal and a list of our expenses. We would recommend this service to others who would like to explore an area with all the work taken care of at a reasonable price.
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    Asked on November 11th, 2024

    I'm interested in this tour. I am wondering if it is a self-drive tour or if there is a guide/driver gets me here and around. Does this tour require physically fit people for the outdoor adventures like hiking?

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    • Discover New ZealandOperator•Written November 2024

      This is a self drive tour so you will have your own rental vehicle. There are a number of included guided activities including the Doubtful sound cruise, the Routeburn guided walk, the Wanaka cruise and walk, Franz Josef Helihike, Okarito kayak tour and a glow worm rafting experience. Majority of these activities require a moderate level of fitness. If you are not comfortable with these activities we can look at building a less active tour for you.

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