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12-Day South Island Active Explorer Tour New Zealand

12-Day South Island Active Explorer Tour New Zealand

 

Day 1 | Christchurch & Akaroa

  • Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
  • Travel to the picturesque harbour town of Akaroa.
  • Choose between swimming with rare Hector's dolphins or a guided sea kayaking adventure.
  • Explore the region's volcanic landscapes, wildlife, and French heritage.

Day 2 | Arthur's Pass & Punakaiki

  • Journey through the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass National Park.
  • Explore Castle Hill's remarkable limestone formations.
  • Walk to the spectacular Devil's Punchbowl Falls.
  • Visit Punakaiki's famous Pancake Rocks and coastal rainforest trails.

Day 3 | Punakaiki to Franz Josef

  • Discover one of New Zealand's most impressive glowworm cave experiences.
  • Visit Hokitika Gorge and its vivid turquoise waters.
  • Explore ancient rainforest and wetlands on a guided wilderness kayaking experience.
  • Continue to Franz Josef Glacier.

Day 4 | Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

  • Explore New Zealand's spectacular glacier region.
  • Optional heli-hike, glacier walk, or scenic helicopter flight.
  • Visit Lake Matheson for iconic reflections of Aoraki / Mt Cook.

Day 5 | Mt Aspiring National Park & Wānaka

  • Stop at the Blue Pools and enjoy short wilderness walks.
  • Experience the famous Siberia Fly-Walk-Jet Boat adventure.
  • Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Mt Aspiring National Park.
  • Continue to Wānaka via Lake Hāwea.

Day 6 | Lake Wānaka

  • Cruise to Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve.
  • Enjoy a guided nature walk and wildlife experience.
  • Explore Wānaka's lakeside trails, cafés, and alpine scenery.

Day 7 | Central Otago & Fiordland

  • Cycle part of the spectacular Lake Dunstan Trail.
  • Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard a historic steamship.
  • Continue to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park.

Day 8 | Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park

  • Explore Milford Sound and Fiordland's dramatic wilderness.
  • Choose from kayaking, cruising, guided walks, or hiking experiences.
  • Optional hike to Lake Marian or sections of the famous Routeburn Track.
  • Discover one of New Zealand's most extraordinary World Heritage landscapes.

Day 9 | Dunedin & Otago Peninsula

  • Travel to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula.
  • Encounter rare wildlife, including yellow-eyed penguins, little blue penguins, and fur seals.
  • Explore dramatic coastal landscapes and conservation areas.

Day 10 | Mackenzie Country & Aoraki / Mt Cook

  • Visit the Moeraki Boulders and historic Oamaru.
  • Explore the remarkable Clay Cliffs.
  • Journey through the Mackenzie Basin to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park.
  • Enjoy an exclusive dark sky stargazing experience.

Day 11 | Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park

  • Kayak amongst glacier-fed waters beneath New Zealand's highest peaks.
  • Walk the famous Hooker Valley Track.
  • Discover alpine landscapes, glaciers, and stunning mountain scenery.

Day 12 | Lake Tekapo & Departure

  • Visit the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo.
  • Explore the Mackenzie Basin before returning to Christchurch.
  • Private transfer for your onward journey.
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