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The Southern Highlights (Overland/Camping)

27 days
From Queenstown to Wellington
The Southern Highlights (Overland/Camping) - ZigZag Tours NZ
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Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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
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Itinerary

  1. Days 1 - 5

    Te Anau

    Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    • Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
    • Helicopter flight
    • Guided glacier hike
    • 4x4 adventure
    • Kayaking
    • Scenic seaplane tour
    • Combined Milford and Doubtful Sound tour
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Mitre Peak
    Doubtful Sound
    Lake Manapouri
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Days 6 - 7

    Naseby

    Naseby
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Curling session at indoor rink

    Optional Activities

    • Otago Central Rail Trail walk or cycle (Ranfurly to Wedderburn section)
    • Naseby Forest walking trails
    • Naseby Forest mountain biking
    • Naseby village stroll
    • Naseby Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Otago Central Rail Trail
    Naseby Forest
    Ranfurly
    Wedderburn
  3. Days 8 - 11

    Oamaru

    Oamaru
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Victorian Precinct stroll
    • Steampunk HQ visit
    • North Otago Museum visit
    • Alps 2 Ocean trail walk or cycle
    • Oamaru Public Gardens walk
    • Blue penguin colony visit (evening)
    • Yellow-eyed penguin spotting on headland trail
    Landmarks
    Victorian Precinct
    Steampunk HQ
    North Otago Museum
    Alps 2 Ocean Trail
    Oamaru Public Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Days 12 - 16

    Wanaka

    Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Iron climb
    • Roy's Peak Track hike
    • Kayaking on the lake
    • Paddleboarding
    • Boat tours
    • Scenic bike rides
    • Lakeside trail walk
    • Boutique shops visit
    • Ice cream visit
    • Food truck courtyard visit
    • #ThatWanakaTree visit
    Landmarks
    Mount Iron
    Roy's Peak Track
    #ThatWanakaTree
    Lake Wanaka
    Mt Aspiring National Park
  5. Days 17 - 20

    Punakaiki

    Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Punakaiki Rocks (Pancake Rocks) walk on boardwalks
    • Pororari River Loop walk, paddleboard, or kayak
    • Punakaiki Cavern exploration
    • Truman Track coastal walk
    • Beach sunset experience
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Rocks (Pancake Rocks)
    Paparoa National Park
    Pororari River Loop
    Punakaiki Cavern
    Truman Track
  6. Days 21 - 24

    Collingwood

    Collingwood
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wharariki Beach visit

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell Spit scenic tour (boat, Cape Farewell, Fossil Point, lighthouse)
    • Bike hire to explore Aorere Valley
    • Kayaking in Ruataniwha Inlet
    • Local galleries visit
    • Museum visit
    • Café visit
    • Fresh seafood dinner
    Landmarks
    Farewell Spit Nature Reserve
    Cape Farewell
    Wharariki Beach
    Aorere Valley
    Ruataniwha Inlet
  7. Days 25 - 27

    Wellington

    Wellington

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with ZigZag Tours NZ. 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 45 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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