New Zealand's South Island is blessed with an array of dramatic landscapes that have yielded some of the world's most innovative adventure experiences; from walking on glaciers & cruising along fjords to tramping on one of the world's most southerly islands, this active trip offers the opportunity to enjoy the best that this stunning destination has to offer.

Fox Glacier & Milford Sound
From Christchurch we cross to the west coast to walk on Fox Glacier, a spectacular river of moving ice. Then in Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, the list of options is endless ranging from jet-boating & 4Wding to white-water rafting & bungy jumping. We then drive via the spectacular Cleddau Valley to reach dramatic Milford Sound, where we take an overnight cruise through this world-famous glacial valley.

Stewart Island
From Milford Sound we head to Invercargill, then cross the "Roaring Forties" by catamaran to Stewart Island, an isolated landmass boasting large areas of virgin bush and offering the chance of seeing kiwis in the wild. There is plenty of time here to trek here & experience one of the true "ends of the earth".

Mount Cook National Park
Finally we explore Mount Cook NP, where a variety of different treks await, along with the possibility of taking a scenic helicopter flight for breathtaking views of Mount Cook's (3754m) snowy peak.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Christchurch. 2 Via Arthur's Pass to Greymouth. 3 To Franz Josef Glacier, walk; continue to Fox Glacier. 4 Guided walk on Fox Glacier (subject to local conditions); drive Haast. 5 Drive Queenstown. 6 In Queenstown; optional activities. 7 Via Cleddau Valley to Milford Sound; overnight cruise. 8 Bus via scenic route to Invercargill. 9 Catamaran to Stewart Island. 10 Walks on island. 11 Drive to Dunedin via Curio Bay & the Caitlins to Dunedin. 12 Free morning; drive Mt Cook NP. 13 Optional walks in Mt Cook NP. 14 To Christchurch. 15 End Christchurch.

Accommodation: 9nts hotel/motel, 4nts lodge, 1nt boat; 14 breakfasts & 1 dinner included.
Transport: Bus/Cruise Boat/On foot/Catamaran.
Comment: A thorough exploration of the South Island.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver.
Trip Reference: ZS