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NEW ZEALAND > SOUTH & NORTH ISLANDS
15 DAYS
11 DAYS WALKING 1 DAY KAYAK 1 DAY MOUNTAIN BIKING
8 NIGHTS CAMPING 3 NIGHTS LODGES 2 NIGHTS CABIN
1 NIGHT BACKCOUNTRY HUT
14 BREAKFASTS & LUNCHES; 10 DINNERS
IMAGE: Walking along the Hooker Valley with Aoraki Mt Cook in the distance
ultimate south island adventure
a comprehensive exploration of the south island's natural highlights and secrets by foot, kayak and bike
GRADE |
5
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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highlights
• Cruise into the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park and enjoy a night camping on the beach
• Walk up a spectacular limestone canyon in the Paparoa National Park to the impressive Ballroom overhang
• Admire the famous pancake rocks and blow holes at Punakaiki
• Kayak the Okarito Lagoon to see amazing birdlife and views of the Southern Alps
• Cruise into the majestic Milford Sound by boat
• Hike up to Sealy Tarns and Mueller Hut to see
New Zealand’s highest peak Aoraki/Mt Cook
• Experience real back country New Zealand with wild camping and hutting
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Meet in Nelson, drive to Abel Tasman National
Park 2 | Explore Abel Tasman, optional sea kayaking 3 | To Murchison 4 | Paparoa National Park 5 | Punakaiki, drive to Hokitika 6 | Cycle section of West Coast Cycle Trail, drive to
Okarito 7 | Kayak Okarito Lagoon, visit Fox Glacier 8 | Drive to Matukituki Valley, walk to Rob Roy Glacier 9 | To Fiordland National Park 10 | Milford Sound cruise, hike to Key Summit 11 | Drive to Queenstown, afternoon walks and sightseeing 12 | Free day in Queenstown 13 | To Aoraki/Mt Cook
14 | Sealy Tarns and Mueller Hut hike or optional heli-hike Tasman Glacier 15 | Return to Christchurch, tour concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 10 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights camping, 3 nights lodge, 2 nights basic cabin, 1 night backcountry hut with shared facilties GUIDES: Professional guide(s) TRANSPORT: Private transport and support vehicle EQUIPMENT: Tents • Sleeping mats • Backpack liner • Cooking equipment, plates and utensils PLUS: Abel Tasman boat cruise • Okarito sea kayaking • Milford Sound Cruise • Cycling on the West Coast Cycle
Trail • Access fees paid to Department of Conservation
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: UTS
Abel Tasman NP Punakaiki
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WHEN TO GO
Milford Sound
Fox Glacier
Christchurch Mt Cook
Queenstown
South Island
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