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9 Day No Single Supplement Breathtaking South Island New Zealand
Experience this luxurious Walking Tour of Distinction from Bill Peach Journeys, exhibiting the very best of New Zealand's spectacular national parks.
With its multitude of jaw dropping trails, New Zealand is truly a walker’s paradise. Snowcapped peaks reaching into the clouds, a spectacular seacoast dotted with deserted beaches, massive glaciers blanketed in a fine mist, subtropical rainforests and crystal-clear lakes—the amazing diversity of the South Island makes this an ideal walking tour.
Some of the incredible destinations on this Journey include Abel Tasman National Park, the Queen Charlotte Track, and the Routeburn Track. As always, you'll return to luxurious accommodation and find dining throughout your Journey. This Journey has no Single Supplement.
Highlights
- Spend two days walking on the stunning Queen Charlotte Track
- Walk along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track - one of New Zealand's great walks
- Hike along the Routeburn Track and the Matukituki Valley which are both part of the Mount Aspiring National Park
- Stay 8 nights in stunning accommodation throughout including Bay of Many Coves, Awaroa Lodge and Millbrook Resort
- Enjoy spectacular cuisine and local wine througout
1
Arrive Wellington
Your journey begins today in Wellington. You may choose to take an afternoon walk around the area of the hotel. Tonight there will be a welcome dinner and a briefing on tomorrow’s walk.Accommodation: The Intercontinental Wellington
2
Wellington - Queen Charlotte Track
There is an early start today for our journey onboard the Interislander Ferry. The journey between Wellington and Picton is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. On arrival at Picton travel by water taxi to Ship Cove to start our first walk. The area is surrounded by virgin bush and the walk to the top of the ridge provides spectacular views. We then make our way down into Endeavour Inlet to Furneaux Lodge.This walk takes 4 - 5 hours This walk is a well worn track however there are steep parts of the track.
Accommodation: Furneaux Lodge or similar
3
Queen Charlotte Track
Today’s mainly coastal walk takes you around Endeavour Inlet through regenerating native bush to the call of bellbirds, fantails and other New Zealand native birds. The track continues gently, following the coastline around and into Big Bay. From the head of Big Bay, continue beside the water’s edge and on to Camp Bay and catch a ferry to our accommodation.Today’s walk will take 3-4 hours.
Accommodation: Bay of Many Coves
4
Picton - Abel Tasman National Park
This morning depart early for our drive to Kaiteriteri. Upon arrival we transfer by water taxi to Abel Tasman National Park . Our walk today crosses Bark Bay and descends to Awaroa Inlet, concluding at Awaroa Lodge, our accommodation for the next two evenings. At the quiet northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa Lodge is the perfect vantage point to explore the famous Abel Tasman Coastal Track.The walk today takes approximately 4.5 hours and will be over a well worn track and beach.
Accommodation: Awaroa Lodge
5
Abel Tasman National Park
Today’s walk is from Mutton Cove to Totaranui a little discovered part of the park. Travel alternates between sandy beaches and rocky headlands of regenerating kanuka. At Totaranui there is an option of either catching a water taxi back to the Lodge or continuing on by foot back to Awaroa.The walk today takes approximately 4-5 hours and will be on beaches and a well worn track.
Accommodation: Awaroa Lodge
6
Abel Tasman - Queenstown
This morning we board a water taxi and cruise to Kaiteriteri. Mid morning we transfer from Nelson to Queenstown by commercial aircraft. Our accommodation for the next 3 nights is at Millbrook Resort which is situated on 500 acres of lush green fairways, rolling hills and gentle babbling streams. There is an opportunity this afternoon to take a walk around this spectacular property.Accommodation: Millbrook Resort
7
Matukituki Valley Walk
This full day walk starts from Queenstown with a scenic drive over the Crown Range and into the Matukituki Valley west of Lake Wanaka in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Walk up through beech forest to view the magnificent Rob Roy Glacier. High snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the drive and walk up this beautiful river valley. The Rob Roy river gorge cuts a swathe through the mountainside showing the true power of nature that has thousands of years to spare. Your route is littered with views of mighty waterfalls, soaring cliffs and glacial moraine in a collection unsurpassed in one place anywhere in the world.The walk today is 6-7 hours and is a strenuous walk on tracks.
Accommodation: Milbrook Resort
8
Routeburn Track
Today’s walk along the Routeburn Track passes through two national parks, Fiordland and Mount Aspiring, and is part of Te Wahipounamu, South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. The area is a haven for native birdlife and avariety of landscapes which will astound you. There are mountainous peaks, sheer rock faces, alpine basins, pristine lakes, cascading waterfalls, luxuriant forests and turquoise rivers and million dollar views around every corner. There will be a farewell dinner tonight at the resort.
The walk today is 6-7 hours and is a strenuous walk.
Accommodation: Milbrook Resort
9
Homeward Bound
Your journey concludes after breakfast today. You will fly from Queenstown International Airport to your homeport or you may wish to spend more time in Queenstown.Dates & Prices
| Tour Code | Days | Departs | Returns | Price $AUD | |
| NZWT301 | 9 | 7th November 2013 | 15th November 2013 | $7,595 |
This journey has no single supplement. Singles are guaranteed their own room with private facilities.
Inclusions
- A Journey Director and local bushwalking guides
- All meals; local wine or beer included with dinners
- Best available accommodation throughout (with private facilities)
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point
- All touring when we are not walking
- Walking preparation kit prior to departure, including how much you will need to train for the journey and a packing list
- Water bottle and holder
- A special backpack for long walks and a Bill Peach Journeys suitcase
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Journey Details
Walking Tours of Distinction are fully inclusive luxury walking tours for the fit and active traveller. The difference between these journeys and other walking tours is that at the end of each day of walking you come back to exceptional meals, fine wines, and stunning accommodation with private facilities. There is nothing else to worry about other than enjoying the dramatic scenery and exceptional walking tracks that have been chosen for you.
This journey commences on Day One in Wellington - first service is a welcome dinner. Check in at the Intercontinental Hotel is available from 2pm. Included in your journey is your transfer from Wellington Airport to the Intercontinental Hotel. Early check-in can be requested at the Intercontinental Hotel but is not guaranteed.
The journey concludes on Day Nine at Queenstown International Airport - last service is breakfast. Included in your journey is your transfer from the Hapuku Lodge to Christchurch International Airport.
Please contact Bill Peach Journeys or your local travel agent to arrange your flights.
Mode of Transport
Planning to travel throughout this region requires careful consideration about the perfect mode of transportation. Our New Zealand Walking journey will include commercial flights, ferries, guided walks, coaches and cruises.
Level of fitness required: Active
These journeys are specifically designed for the active traveller. To fully appreciate the regions visited on this programme, participants will be required to walk on a daily basis between 10-15km on uneven surfaces and unaided, walk up steps and inclines. This journey also includes early morning guided walking tours through National Parks and access into some of New Zealand’s most remote regions.
In keeping with the locations, some of the accommodation is spread out and at some distance from facilities. At Awaroa Lodge it is usually necessary to wade ashore from the water taxi to the beach followed by a 10-minute walk to reach the main building along a sandy track. This journey includes opportunities for bush walking through gorges, bird watching and swimming. As always, we use the best available accommodation. Given the locations, only limited medical supplies are available in areas visited, therefore, all required medications will need to be brought from home by you.
If you have a walking stick or need wheelchair assistance, then this journey is not suitable.
We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey. In respect for your fellow travellers, Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.
Days: 9
Max Group Size: 12
Activity Level: Active
