With so many great adventures on offer in New Zealand, we have chosen to select the premier adventures in the Southern Lakes region and showcase the best of the best. You’ll get to walk one of the iconic walks of the world, the Milford Track, staying in wonderful accommodation along the way and eating gourmet meals. We take a small boat trip on Milford Sound and a flight back to Queenstown over the mountains and lakes of the region. We ride Shotover Jet, take in a sheep farm and helicopter in to the spectacular Landsborough River, where we’ll raft the fun rapids and camp in comfy surroundings. You’ll even get a hot shower! We travel up the West Coast and finish up with the gorgeous rail journey over Arthurs Pass back to Christchurch. 14 days packed with hiking, rafting, beauty, friendly people, wonderful food and a million memories.
Arrival into Christchurch where your friendly guide will meet you and get you checked into your hotel. You’ll generally have time to explore this beautiful city before our dinner at one of the many local restaurants.
Included: Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take a stunning drive across the Canterbury Plains to reach the foothills of the Southern Alps and the stunning lakes en route. We’ll stop at Lake Tekapo to take in the vistas and history before we make our way to our unique accommodation at Lake Pukaki overlooking Mt Cook, New Zealands highest mountain. Barbeque dinner in this stunning location.
Included: All meals
After a filling breakfast, we take the drive to Queenstown, past turquoise lakes and over beautiful passes. We take a ride on the exciting Shotover Jet, to get our thrill fix for the day! Back to the hotel and into town for a quick briefing on our hike, along with passing out some last minute gear such as backpacks. We’ll be on hand to help with any last minute questions.
Included: All meals
We’ll depart Queenstown for Te Anau where we have lunch. Early afternoon, we leave for Te Anau Downs where our boat departs for the start of the Milford Track at Glade Wharf. The 1 mile walk to Glade House is a perfect introduction to this gorgeous area and we sit down to a 3 course meal in stunning surroundings.
Included: All meals
After a sumptuous breakfast, it’s time to don our backpacks and walkthrough the spectacular ancient New Zealand woodlands. The track is wide and generally smooth today for the 10 mile hike to reach Pampolona Lodge.You can take the short deviation to Prairie Lake for a quick cool down before reaching the lodge.
Included: All meals
Today is the most challenging day of your hike. Our 9 mile trek takes us up over the spectacular McKinnon Pass where you can take in the amazing vistas. We descend into the Arthur Valley to our overnight stay at Quinton Lodge. We highly recommend taking the side hike to SutherlandFalls, the world’s fifth highest waterfall.
Included: All meals
After breakfast we’ll hike 13.5 miles to where we reach Milford Sound. It treats us to spectacular waterfalls along the way such as Mackay Falls and Giants Gate. We spend a wonderful night together at Mitre Peak Lodge, retelling tales from the past few days with our fellow hikers and guides.
Included: All meals
After breakfast at the lodge, we take to a small boat trip on Milford Sound. This spectacular fjord is full of surprises and there is no better way to explore than with a boat cruise. If the weather is kind, we will then take a spectacular flight back over the Southern Alps to Queenstown. The afternoon is yours to explore this town. Our evening sees us take the TSS Earnslaw over to Walter Peak Station where we enjoy a sumptuous buffet at the old homestead before returning back to Queenstown.
Included: All meals
After breakfast, we drive through the historic village of Arrowtown. We depart to meet our helicopter, that will fly us into the Landsborough River and the next part of our adventure. Once at camp, you can take a short hike with your guide before sitting down for a sumptuous 3 course meal.
Included: All meals
Awaken to the sound of New Zealand birdsong and the sound of the river, as we have hot freshly brewed coffee and a filling breakfast. After full and comprehensive safety and paddle instructions, we’ll paddle like a real team in time to tackle the fun Grade III and IV rapids on the Landsborough River.
Included: All meals
After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll get on the water for some fun rapids to conclude our river trip. We stop en route for some lunch before arriving back at our vehicle and driving up the scenic West Coast to Fox Glacier town. Here we’ll take a meal at the acclaimed Matheson Café.
Included: All meals
After breakfast, we’ll have some options to fill your morning. A hike, a skydive, a glacier flight, this small town has some pretty special activities.We’ll meet up and drive up to Franz Josef for lunch before continuing on to Hokitika where we get settled in to our oceanfront accommodation. Take a walk on the beach or just explore this iconic New Zealand town. Dinner at Fat Pipis followed by a short walk to see some glowworms. (Skydive and glacier flight not included)
Included: All meals
After breakfast we head into town to see how Greenstone is carved and you’ll get to explore the many craft shops here. We take the short drive to Greymouth where you’ll board your Scenic Rail train to Christchurch. Upon arrival, you’ll be collected and transferred to our hotel and we’ll enjoy dinner together, recounting tales of our past days together.
Included: All meals
After breakfast, we’ll run you back to the airport for your flight home.
Included: All meals
Dates | Duration | |||
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Monday 17 March 2025 - Sunday 30 March 2025 | 14 days | £7250 | €8595 | $9500 |
We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for an adventure holiday. Bear in mind, your trip to New Zealand may involve many different types of weather from hot sunny days (expected) to cold rainy days and everything in between. Bear in mind as you will be flying internally in New Zealand, we recommend being under 20kg (32 lb) of check on baggage.
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