Explore the east and southern South Island with the option of either the full trip from Nelson or Picton to Queenstown or the shorter trip, which starts in Christchurch.
You get to see - infamous Mount Cook, breathtaking Milford Sound, adrenalin rush of Queenstown, chilling Glaciers, natural beauty of Kaikoura, real Lord of the Rings country, dramatic glaciers and that’s just a taster, there’s guaranteed to be much, much more.
You get to try - more cycle rides, hikes, dolphin swimming, sea kayaking, whale watching, skydiving, rafting, cruising the Milford Sound, Routeburn Track, bungy jumping, paragliding, and if you have the energy and much, much more.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Picton 10am. Pacific Coast to Kaikoura, cycle stunning coastal route. Close encounters with fur seals and a myriad of sea birds on the Peninsula Walk. Optional Whale Watch. Camp at a beach camp on the Kaikoura coast.(L), (D)
Day 2: Optional Dolphin Swim or Seal Swim if you prefer! Cycle or walk along coast. Explore Christchurch, the "Garden City". Depart Christchurch 4pm. Backcountry road to Rangitata River camp, nested below the Southern Alps. Scenic cycle ride into camp. Excellent walks. (B), (D)
Day 3: Optional White Water rafting on the Rangitata river. Morning cycle or walk. Travel through Geraldine and Mackenzie Basin with great views of the Main Divide. Walk or Cycle to Lake Tekapo. Cycle scenic hydro canals. Lake Pukaki camp with stunning views of Mt. Cook. Time for a swim in the lake.(B), (L), (D)
Day 4: Morning Cycle Day spent enjoying Mt. Cook National Park. Hooker Valley walk and glacier. Cycle down the Waitaki River Valley, and cycle coastal route to beach camp near Oamaru. (B), (L), (D)
Day 5: Morning coastal walk or cycle. Bizzare Moeraki Boulders. Picturesque Scottish Dunedin.explore the town! Optional entry to Yellow-Eyed Penguin Reserve and Royal Albatross Colony on the rugged Otago Peninsula. Cycle scenic route into camp. Travel into the spectacular natural beauty of the Catlins for the night. (B), (D)
Day 6: Through southern pastures. Scenic route, lunch in Manapouri. Cycle or walk to Te Anau. Cycle the shores of Lake Te Anau to a wilderness camp in Fiordland National Park. (B), (L), (D)
Day 7: One of the world's most scenic routes into Milford Sound! Cycle magnificent descent from Homer Tunnel (3000ft)! Highly recommended optional Boat Cruise to experience the grandeur of the fiord. The Routeburn, Caples, Greenstone Track walkers depart at The Divide. Return to camp by the stunning Lake Te Anau. The drive into Milford is dependent on weather conditions. (B), (L), (D)
Day 8: Explore Te Anau. Walk, fish or cycle in the area. Optional overnight hike on the Keppler Track with panoramic views from Mt Luxmore. Same lakeside camp in Te Anau. (B), (L), (D)
Day 9: Journey to Queenstown, cycle shores of Lake Wakatipu. Camp overlooking the lake and town. Track walkers re-join group. A big night out. Excellent restaurants, bars and live music. (B), (L)
Day 10: Queenstown optional adrenalin activities. Bungy, Fly-by-wire, Jet Boat, Rafting, Horse Trekking, Maori Concert, Parapenting, Gondola ride and many more. Cycle and walk in alpine areas. Depart Queenstown at 3pm. Camp beside a tranquil lake with hikes, cycling and swimming. (B), (D)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
*$900 - 10 days Picton/Nelson to Queenstown plus camp and food costs.
*$840 - 9 days Christchurch to Queenstown plus camp and food costs.
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