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New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Queenstown Escape Wellington → Queenstown (2027)

13 days
From Wellington to Queenstown
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Adventurer)
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  2. Day 2

    Motuara Island

    Included Activities

    • Visit James Cook memorial at Meretoto/Ship Cove
    • Walk through Motuara Island wildlife sanctuary
    • Shoreline walk with views of Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound
    Landmarks
    Meretoto/Ship Cove
    Motuara Island
    Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound
  3. Day 3

    Kaikōura

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching excursion by catamaran with hydrophones
    • Peninsula track walk (3.5 kilometres)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Kaikōura township
    Landmarks
    Kaikōura
  4. Day 4

    Akaroa to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive from Akaroa to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • All-day hop-on hop-off tram tickets with live commentary
    Landmarks
    Christchurch City Centre
    Christchurch Museum
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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  5. Day 5

    Dunedin

    Included Activities

    • Welcome presentation at Araiteuru from Marae member
    • City tour including Ovalston House, Railway Station, Dunedin University and Baldwin Street

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Dunedin at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Araiteuru
    Ovalston House
    Dunedin Railway Station
    University of Otago
    Baldwin Street
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  6. Day 6

    Stewart Island/Rakiura

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery and free time on Stewart Island

    Optional Activities

    • Various hikes to suit different fitness levels
    • Visit ancient forests
    • Explore Oban township
    • Visit former whaling station
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island/Rakiura
    Oban
  7. Day 7

    Fiordland National Park

    Included Activities

    • Navigation through Acheron Passage
    • Viewing of Dusky Sound fjord scenery and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Dusky Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Acheron Passage
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  8. Day 8

    Fiordland National Park

    Included Activities

    • Navigation through 'The Gut' into Doubtful Sound
    • Viewing of Doubtful Sound fjord scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Easy walk between Deas Cove and Neck Cove
    • Tender vessel cruise exploring fjord coastline
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound (Patea)
    Thompson Sound
    Tasman Sea
    Deas Cove
    Neck Cove
  9. Day 9

    Fiordland National Park

    Included Activities

    • Viewing of Milford Sound fjord scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Tender vessel excursion to visit waterfalls
    • Explore rugged coastline from tender vessel for wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing past Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic sailing alongside Solander Island (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Te Niho a Kewa (Solander Island)
  11. Day 11

    Bluff to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Two Nights: Millennium Hotel Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation and transfer from Bluff to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Vintage steamer cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm with gourmet barbecue dinner
    • Gondola ride to Stratosfare Restaurant with buffet dinner and panoramic views
    • Dinner at Fergburger
    • Dinner at Finz Restaurant (seafood and grill)
    • Dinner at hotel restaurant
    Landmarks
    Bob's Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Stratosfare Restaurant
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  12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • The Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari visiting filming locations
    • Wine tour of Queenstown wine region with tastings
    • Skippers Canyon 4WD adventure following the Shotover River valley
    • Million Dollar Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
    • Dart River Wilderness Jet boat journey into Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Best of Queenstown tour including Arrowtown, Gibbston, wine tasting and Lake Wakatipu cruise
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Shotover River valley
    Lake Wakatipu
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Dart River
    Arrowtown
    Gibbston
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    February 6th, 2023
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    March 23rd, 2020
    Our tour director, Daniel, did a really good job and made our 6 days very enjoyable. The bus driver was also very...
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    January 28th, 2012
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    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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