How much in US $ for reservation?

Trip cost for the 28 Feb 2026 departure would be, USD $2,705 per adult in a twin share room. If you would like to have your own room, a single supplement can be booked at an additional cost of $605.

Is it possible to make a 3:30pm international flight from Queenstown to Sydney on the last day of the tour? I need to be at the airport by 2pm.

The group will return to Queenstown at approximately 2pm on the last day. Due to the ferry schedule from Stewart Island, it will be difficult to reach the airport in time for a 3:30pm flight. We recommend booking a flight later in the day to ensure you have enough time to reach the airport.

Can you tell me if there is a single supplement to pay if I am travelling on my own? How much is it on the Queenstown Southern Loop tour?

Our trips are sold on a twin share basis, so if you're happy to share with another solo traveller of the same gender there's no need to pay the single supplement. If you would like your own room on this trip, the single supplement on this trip can be requested from an additional cost of $680. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Cabin) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.

interested in this tour however, would like to know additional information about this tour such as walking maps, how many km per day, expected fitness level

This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Below are the details of the included walks in the itinerary: Day 2: Afterwards get a different perspective of the sound, surrounded by native bush, as you take on the lookout track with your leader. This is a 20 minute walk and is 400m return. Day 3: Visit Nugget Point and its lighthouse, situated on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the South Pacific Ocean, and hike through dense forest to pretty McLean Falls. Nugget Point is a easy 10-20 minute return walk. McLean Falls is an easy 2.1 km return via same track taking about 40 minutes

What Hotel do we meet at and at what time?

For this trip, Queenstown Southern Loop, the joining point hotel is Heartland Hotel Queenstown and the Welcome Meeting begins at 10am. It's very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. Please make sure you are on time for this important meeting as we will head out of town right after the meeting.

I am interested in this tour, as a solo traveler departing April 25th 2022. I just have a question: I am interested in the April 25th departure, however, I can see the tour is "On Request". Please could you tell me if this tour will be going ahead, or when it will be confirmed it is going ahead?

This departure is currently On Request because it departs in 21 days, and our local operators may have already confirmed numbers with suppliers in-destination, including dinner reservations, internal tickets, etc. In order to request a spot on this trip, the tour must be paid for in full so that we may request with our local team, just to make sure that we can accommodate for another traveller. If you pay in full, and we are unable to add you to the trip, you will get a 100% refund.

Hi Some questions about The Queenstown Loop Intrepid trip. We're travelling by car to Queenstown and just wondering what is the name of the hotel where we meet? We want to book close to that hotel. We may be interested in pre/post accomodation. ie name and price? Also do you know where we could store our car while we do the trip. About what time do we finish our trip on Saturday

This trip begins at the Heartland Hotel Queenstown. We offer the accommodation for $325 a night. I would recommend contacting the starting hotel and asking for their recommendations, whether they have a car park there or if there is one near by. The trip ends at 2pm on the last day.

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Day 1
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Glow Worm Cave with Cruise & Guide (NZD135)
Landmarks
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Fiordland National Park
Day 2
Te Anau - Milford Sound
Te Anau - Milford Sound
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Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Nature Boat Cruise
- Leader-led walk to Milford Lookout
- Walk to Mirror Lakes & Lake Gunn
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Day 3
Te Anau to The Catlins
Te Anau to The Catlins
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk to Nugget Point & McLean Falls
Landmarks
Nugget Point
McLean Falls
Day 4
The Catlins to Stewart Island
The Catlins to Stewart Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Ferry Crossing
Landmarks
Stewart Island (Rakiura)
Rakiura National Park
Day 5
Stewart Island
Stewart Island
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stewart Island - Village & Bay Trip (NZD59)
- Stewart Island - Wild Kiwi Encounter (NZD249)
- Stewart Island - Beaks & Feathers Kiwi Spotting (NZD175)
- Stewart Island - Ulva Island Explorer (NZD129)
- Cruises on the bays and inlets spotting penguins and seabirds
- Walks along forested coastal tracks
- Picnic lunch on the beach
Landmarks
William Bay
Rakiura National Park
Day 6
Stewart Island to Queenstown
Stewart Island to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Adventure activities in Queenstown and surrounding areas
- Explore Central Otago's vineyards and historic mining towns
Landmarks
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn

Landmarks
Nugget Point
McLean Falls

Landmarks
Stewart Island (Rakiura)
Rakiura National Park

Landmarks
William Bay
Rakiura National Park

Landmarks
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu

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Susan
November 29th, 2023
Although Rod, the driver was very nice I felt that Intrepid had not organised the tour as well as previous Intrepid...
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Thank you for leaving a review Susan. Whilst we are pleased to hear that your driver Rod was pleasant, we are sorry to hear that you found the tour to not be as organised as other Intrepid tours you have been on. We are also sorry to hear about the van and the damage to your jacket. Please reach out to us on customercare@intrepidtravel.com so we can discuss your concerns further.
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Carrie
September 9th, 2022
We had to quit the tour the morning of the second day because the guide was completely incompetent. He knew nothing...
We had to quit the tour the morning of the second day because the guide was completely incompetent. He knew nothing of the area and didn’t follow itinerary. It was a disaster and disappointing to say the least. I will never see the places in New Zealand I paid to see. I had to find new lodging, transportation etc. I am waiting for a full refund from TourRadar with whom I booked the tour. Intrepid tours has contacted TourRadar with whom I booked. TourRadar does not respond. Very poor service.Show more
Traveled in August 2022
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Hi Margaret, Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear that there has been a delay in receiving your refund. One of our Customer Care consultants have been working directly with TourRadar in processing the refund back to you. We will follow this up further with them.
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Sarah
Asked on March 1st, 2025
How much in US $ for reservation?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Trip cost for the 28 Feb 2026 departure would be, USD $2,705 per adult in a twin share room. If you would like to have your own room, a single supplement can be booked at an additional cost of $605.
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Matt
Asked on November 19th, 2024
Is it possible to make a 3:30pm international flight from Queenstown to Sydney on the last day of the tour? I need to be at the airport by 2pm.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  The group will return to Queenstown at approximately 2pm on the last day. Due to the ferry schedule from Stewart Island, it will be difficult to reach the airport in time for a 3:30pm flight. We recommend booking a flight later in the day to ensure you have enough time to reach the airport.
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Colin
Asked on June 26th, 2022
Can you tell me if there is a single supplement to pay if I am travelling on my own? How much is it on the Queenstown Southern Loop tour?
Single supplement
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2022
  Our trips are sold on a twin share basis, so if you're happy to share with another solo traveller of the same gender there's no need to pay the single supplement. If you would like your own room on this trip, the single supplement on this trip can be requested from an additional cost of $680. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Cabin) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
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Cheryl
Asked on June 20th, 2022
interested in this tour however, would like to know additional information about this tour such as walking maps, how many km per day, expected fitness level
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2022
  This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Below are the details of the included walks in the itinerary: Day 2: Afterwards get a different perspective of the sound, surrounded by native bush, as you take on the lookout track with your leader. This is a 20 minute walk and is 400m return. Day 3: Visit Nugget Point and its lighthouse, situated on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the South Pacific Ocean, and hike through dense forest to pretty McLean Falls. Nugget Point is a easy 10-20 minute return walk. McLean Falls is an easy 2.1 km return via same track taking about 40 minutes
M
Marc
Asked on March 29th, 2022
What Hotel do we meet at and at what time?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  For this trip, Queenstown Southern Loop, the joining point hotel is Heartland Hotel Queenstown and the Welcome Meeting begins at 10am. It's very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. Please make sure you are on time for this important meeting as we will head out of town right after the meeting.
H
Hannah
Asked on March 26th, 2022
I am interested in this tour, as a solo traveler departing April 25th 2022. I just have a question: I am interested in the April 25th departure, however, I can see the tour is "On Request". Please could you tell me if this tour will be going ahead, or when it will be confirmed it is going ahead?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  This departure is currently On Request because it departs in 21 days, and our local operators may have already confirmed numbers with suppliers in-destination, including dinner reservations, internal tickets, etc. In order to request a spot on this trip, the tour must be paid for in full so that we may request with our local team, just to make sure that we can accommodate for another traveller. If you pay in full, and we are unable to add you to the trip, you will get a 100% refund.
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Timothy
Asked on January 27th, 2022
Hi Some questions about The Queenstown Loop Intrepid trip. We're travelling by car to Queenstown and just wondering what is the name of the hotel where we meet? We want to book close to that hotel. We may be interested in pre/post accomodation. ie name and price? Also do you know where we could store our car while we do the trip. About what time do we finish our trip on Saturday
Accommodation
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2022
  This trip begins at the Heartland Hotel Queenstown. We offer the accommodation for $325 a night. I would recommend contacting the starting hotel and asking for their recommendations, whether they have a car park there or if there is one near by. The trip ends at 2pm on the last day.
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  Timothy
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  Hi Thanks for your reply. I emailed the Heartland hotel and they only charged $100 a night. I also asked about parking and they said they have limited parking. So we have a problem of where to park for 5 nights while we're on the trip. Surely other travellers from NZ may have a similar problem and Queenstown needs visitors. I'm looking at parking at the airport or some long term parking ie Wilsons. Any suggestions

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Queenstown Southern Loop

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Queenstown to Te Anau

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Te Anau - Milford Sound

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Te Anau to The Catlins

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The Catlins to Stewart Island

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Stewart Island

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Stewart Island to Queenstown

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