Join us on this world class adventure to stunning New Zealand. Hike the iconic Milford Track with the comfort of lodges and gourmet cuisine along the way, fly back over the Southern Alps to Queenstown where we spend a few days exploring this great town including the thrill a minute Shotover Jet. We’ll stay in incredible lodgings along the way including a high country sheep farm overlooking Mt Cook. Take a helicopter flight in to the beautiful Landsborough River where we raft one of New Zealands most remote and beautiful rivers. We journey up the stunning West Coast with plenty of time to explore and conclude our Southern Lakes Adventure with a train journey back across to Christchurch.
Welcome to New Zealand’s Garden City, Christchurch. Our hotel is located on the edge of beautiful Hagley Park. After your host welcomes you we’ll walk into town for a wonderful evening meal together.
Included: Dinner
We get to depart towards the mountains and lakes of the Mackenzie Country. Our journey takes us past the spectacular Lake Tekapo and to our overnight stay at a High Country Sheep Station (farm) overlooking Mt Cook. Tonight we dine as a ‘family’ in spectacular surroundings overlooking Mt Cook (Aoraki – the maori name for Mt Cook) and Lake Pukaki.
Included: All meals
Today we head to New Zealand’s adventure capital, Queenstown. First stop, Shotover Jet for a thrilling ride on the river. After checking in at our hotel we take a trip into town where we have a pre-departure meeting and collect some last minute gear for our hike on the Milford Track. We enjoy a meal in town together and pack ready for our hike tomorrow.
Included: All meals
We’ll depart from our hotel after breakfast and take the trip along the shores of Lake Whakatipu for our lunch stop in Te Anau. After a stunning lunch, we take the short trip to Te Anau Downs where we board our boat for the one hour trip across Lake Te Anau to start our hike. Our hike is approximately one mile to the gorgeous Glade House on the banks of the Clinton River.
Included: All meals
After a sumptuous breakfast, it’s time to don our backpacks and walk through the spectacular ancient New Zealand woodlands taking frequent stops to take in the magnificence of the area. The track is wide and generally smooth today for the 10 mile hike we have in store to reach Pampolona Lodge. You may like to take the short deviation to Prairie Lake for a quick cool down before reaching the lodge.
Included: All meals
Dates | Duration | |||
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Monday 28 March 2022 - Sunday 10 April 2022 | 14 days | $6995 | £4950 | €5595 |
If you would like advice about flight options, please call our UK or US office’s. Many airlines offer flights to Christchurch International (CHC). For UK travellers, have a look at skyscanner.net for your best flight options. Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are great carriers. For USA based travellers, we suggest Exito Travel who can provide you with a competitive flight quote. Because of the distance involved, you might like to consider stopping off for a day or so on the way to break up the journey, if you have the time.
Our price and departure date information below does not include your international flights.
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In order to secure your place you can pay just your deposit now of $1250 per person. The final payment isn’t due until 120 days before your trip.
Please note that prices shown in Euros and GBP are indicative only, as they fluctuate daily. The actual rate payable is always the USD price.