Day 1 "Christchurch
and welcome"
After an
introduction tour of Christchurch, you will travel west across the vast
Canterbury Plains and into the mountains. Here in the heart of the "High
Country" is the Arthur's Pass Wilderness Lodge where you will stay for
the first two days of your South Island adventure.
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass
Included meals: AT, D
Day 2 "High country, sheep, valleys
& keas"
Discover
the real high country where you can explore alpine plants, animals and
the mountains. Experience the workings of a sheep station, explore Arthur’s
Pass National Park in the heart of the Southern Alps and view the wide
braided river system. Walking, mountain biking or relaxing are options
available at the lodge.
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass
Included meals: B, MT, L,
AT, D
Day 3 "Mountains, moas, pioneers
& ice"
Travel through
the Arthur’s Pass National Park and cross the pass created as a gold rush
link. Great mountain valleys, history and home of the kea - the world’s
only alpine parrot. Down the incredible Otira Gorge to the West Coast and
"Glacier Country". Take a walk to view the mighty Franz Josef Glacier.
Accommodation: Te Weheka, Fox Glacier
(or similar)
Included meals: B, MT, L,
AT, D
Day 4 "Geology, ice age &
podocarps"
A day to
explore the Fox region where walks can be taken to experience this incredible
glacial area. A tranquil walk can also be made to Lake Matheson, the beautiful
lake famous for it’s alpine reflections or to a remote beach for views
of the Southern Alps.
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
Included meals: B, MT,AT,
D
Day 5 "Wilderness, wildlife & rainforests"
Magnificent
and rugged beaches that are home to the crested penguins and NZ fur seals,
untouched lowland rain forests spread between pristine lakes and rivers
which drain from the snow capped Southern Alps...
this is Lake Moeraki.
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
Included meals: B, MT, L AT,
D
Day 6 "Coastline, explorers, tussocks
and gold"
Moving on,
you will cross the alps over the Haast Pass where the forests give way
to golden tussock grasslands. Pass Lakes Hawea and Wanaka, ancient glacial
lakes and then over the Crown Range to Arrowtown, an old gold-miners’ village.
See the bungy (or jump it yourself!) then into Queenstown where you will
stay for the next three nights at a superior lodge.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort
Included meals: B, MT, AT,
D
Day 7 "Adventure in the mountains"
Choose your
own optional adventure - bungy jumping, a backcountry safari, jetboating,
kayaking or a cruise on the historic steamship Earnslaw. Perhaps shopping,
golf, wineries, an art & craft trail or just relax and take in the
beautiful mountain setting.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort
Included meals: B
Day 8 "Milford, glacial lakes,
alps & fiords"
Travel to
magnificent Milford Sound and cruise on the fiord. You will see deeply
carved glacial valleys, ancient forests and incredible scenery - truly
magnificent.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort
Included meals: B, MT, L,
AT, D
Day 9 "Queenstown & farewell"
After breakfast,
perhaps relax and indulge in some pampering with some of health and beauty
facilities at Millbrook. Time for that last minute shopping or to experience
that last piece of adventure before it is time for your guide to bid you
farewell. Your guide will transfer you to the airport or car rental office
as required.
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