Day 1 | Christchurch to Kaikōura
- Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
- Travel to the coastal wildlife haven of Kaikōura.
- Walk the dramatic peninsula coastline.
- Discover seals, seabirds, and spectacular ocean views.
Day 2 | Kaikōura Wildlife Encounters
- Join a world-renowned whale watching experience.
- Encounter dusky dolphins, fur seals, and marine wildlife.
- Optional sea kayaking adventure along the coastline.
Day 3 | Marlborough & Abel Tasman
- Travel through the Marlborough region and coastal landscapes.
- Visit important wetland and birdlife habitats.
- Continue to Abel Tasman National Park for a two-night stay.
Day 4 | Abel Tasman National Park
- Explore New Zealand's coastal paradise by eco-cruise, kayak, or guided walk.
- Discover golden beaches, native forest, and marine reserves.
- Spot seals, seabirds, little blue penguins, and other native wildlife.
Day 5 | Punakaiki & Paparoa National Park
- Experience one of New Zealand's finest glowworm cave adventures.
- Visit Punakaiki's famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
- Explore rainforest-fringed beaches and coastal wilderness.
Day 6 | West Coast & Franz Josef
- Visit Hokitika Gorge and its striking turquoise waters.
- Experience the White Heron Sanctuary and protected wetland habitats.
- Continue to Franz Josef Glacier and Westland National Park.
Day 7 | Haast Wilderness & Wānaka
- Explore the remote Haast UNESCO World Heritage Area.
- Experience an eco-jet boat adventure from the coast to the Southern Alps.
- Visit the Blue Pools and travel to Wānaka.
Day 8 | Mt Aspiring National Park
- Cruise to Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve.
- Enjoy guided wildlife walks and spectacular alpine scenery.
- Explore Mt Aspiring National Park and surrounding wilderness trails.
Day 9 | Fiordland National Park
- Travel to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland.
- Scenic flight over the Milford Track, Sutherland Falls, and Milford Sound.
- Discover one of New Zealand's most dramatic wilderness regions.
Day 10 | Overnight Doubtful Sound Cruise
- Experience an overnight cruise through remote Doubtful Sound.
- Explore pristine fiords, waterfalls, rainforest, and wildlife habitats.
- Enjoy complete immersion in one of the world's great wilderness areas.
Day 11 | Stewart Island
- Fly to New Zealand's southernmost inhabited island.
- Explore Rakiura National Park and its untouched landscapes.
- Search for native wildlife, including kiwi and rare penguin species.
Day 12 | Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit predator-free Ulva Island.
- Discover one of New Zealand's most important bird sanctuaries.
- Explore thriving native forest, birdlife, and marine ecosystems.
Day 13 | The Catlins
- Journey through one of New Zealand's most remote coastal regions.
- Visit waterfalls, ancient petrified forests, and rugged coastlines.
- Discover unique wildlife and dramatic southern landscapes.
Day 14 | Dunedin & Otago Peninsula
- Visit Nugget Point and its spectacular coastal scenery.
- Explore Dunedin, New Zealand's wildlife capital.
- Continue to the Otago Peninsula for a two-night stay.
Day 15 | Otago Peninsula Wildlife
- Encounter royal albatross, yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions, and fur seals.
- Join a guided wildlife and conservation experience.
- Discover one of the richest wildlife habitats in New Zealand before your onward journey
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