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The Southern Explorer

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From Wellington to Queenstown
  • Person sitting on rocks looking at glacier with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
  • Bright panorama of Wellington city skyline wrapping around teal harbor waters under a crisp blue sky.
  • Sunset view of Mount Taranaki reflected in a pond, surrounded by dry grass.
  • Snow-cloaked Aoraki/Mount Cook rises above turquoise Lake Pukaki beside a winding alpine road.
  • Scenic view of a bay with boats and lush forested hills.
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  • Crystal clear turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo reflect snow-tipped mountains beneath a bright sky.
  • Lakeside town of Queenstown backed by forested hills and snow-capped peaks on a sunny day.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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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 6 - 10
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Days 1 - 5

    Cable Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal walks in Cable Bay
    • Cable Bay Adventure Park quad biking
    • Cable Bay Adventure Park mountain biking
    • Cable Bay Adventure Park flying fox
    • Optional day trip to French Pass
    Landmarks
    French Pass
    D'Urville Island
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  2. Days 6 - 10

    Marahau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman Coast Track walking
    • Water taxi to remote bays
    • Kayaking in Abel Tasman
    • Scenic cruises
    • Skydiving
    • Scenic flights
    • Swimming and beach activities
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Abel Tasman Coast Track
  3. Days 11 - 13

    Mokihinui

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Optional day trip to Oparara Basin
    • Oparara Arch viewing
    • Moria Gate Arch exploration
    • Mirror Lake walking loop
    Landmarks
    Oparara Basin
    Oparara Arch
    Moria Gate Arch
    Mirror Lake
    Kahurangi National Park
  4. Days 14 - 16

    Punakaiki to Moana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Brunner
    Grey River
  5. Days 17 - 20

    Mount Cook

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hooker Valley walking track
    • Well-maintained alpine walking tracks
    • Scenic flights over Southern Alps
    • Tasman Glacier Lake iceberg cruise
    • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    • The Hermitage visit
    Landmarks
    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
    Hooker Valley
    Tasman Glacier
    Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
    The Hermitage
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  6. Days 21 - 22

    Mount Cook to Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Clay Cliffs viewing
    • Lindis Pass scenic drive
    • Arrowtown exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Clay Cliffs walking
    • Arrowtown miners' cottages tour
    • Arrowtown Chinese village exploration
    Landmarks
    Clay Cliffs
    Lindis Pass
    Lake Dunstan
    Kawarau Gorge
    Arrowtown
    Arrow River
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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18 to 80 years old

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