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Queenstown Southern Loop

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Start and end in Queenstown
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Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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
  3. Day 2

    Te Anau - Milford Sound

    Te Anau - Milford Sound
    Meals
    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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2.5
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    2.5
  • Transport
    2.0
  • Guide
    2.5
  • Accommodation
    2.0
  • Food
    1.5
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  • Susan4.0•November 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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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    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
    Carrie1.0•September 2022
    We had to quit the tour the morning of the second day because the guide was completely incompetent. He knew nothing...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    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?

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    • 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.

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    • 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?

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    • 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

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    Marc

    Asked on March 29th, 2022

    What Hotel do we meet at and at what time?

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    • 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.

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    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?

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    • 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

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    • 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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