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New Zealand South Island Adventure

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New Zealand South Island Adventure

From an ancient world of forests and glaciers to a culture of hospitality that has long defined New Zealand’s people, discover the best of the South Island on a 12-day adventure. Take in highlights from Reefton to Fox Glacier, Pancake Rocks to botanical gins, kayaking to spa soaking. Make your way to the shores of the South Island’s biggest lake and sail the silent waters of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park on an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound. Cross to the cliffs of the Catlins and hike to coastal caves, then span the gap to untouched Stewart Island to explore the wilderness, listening out for the call of the kiwi. When it comes to natural wonders, it doesn’t get better than this.

Activities
  • Reefton - Historic Town Visit
  • Reefton - Goldfields Museum with Local Storyteller
  • Reefton - Billy Tea with 'The Bearded Miners'
  • Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk
  • Charleston - Nile River Gorge Rainforest Train Ride
  • Westport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
  • Westport - Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
  • Hokitika - Gorge Visit
  • Okarito - Okarito Lagoon Walk
  • Fox Glacier - Lake Matheson Walk
  • Milford Sound - Nature Boat Cruise
  • Milford Sound - Leader-led walk to Milford Lookout
  • Milford Sound - Walk to Mirror Lakes & Lake Gunn
  • The Catlins - Leader-led walk to Nugget Point & McLean Falls
  • Stewart Island - Scenic Ferry Crossing
  • Stewart Island - Scenic Ferry Crossing
Highlights
  • Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson.
  • Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
  • Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
  • Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island and spend two days cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks in search of kiwis.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Forest & Bird. Donations help them give nature a voice - protecting wildlife and wild places in Aotearoa New Zealand by advocating for conservation on the ground and at a government level. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
11 Nights Starting At
March 23, 2025 through April 27, 2025
Book by:
April 23, 2025 7:00 PM
Various departures, Alternate itinerary
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day 2
Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
Day 3
Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
Day 4
Fox Glacier
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Queenstown / Te Anau
Day 8
Milford Sound / Te Anau
Day 9
The Catlins
Day 10
Stewart Island
Day 11
Stewart Island
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11 Nights from $4,785.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures, Alternate itinerary
April 23, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,370.00 (USD) Per Person
Alternate itinerary
February 19, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,280.00 (USD) Per Person
July 02, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,800.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
October 29, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,040.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
December 10, 2025 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,185.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
February 18, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,040.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
April 15, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $4,800.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
June 10, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,280.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
October 28, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,490.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
December 09, 2026 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,705.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
February 17, 2027 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,490.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
April 14, 2027 7:00 PM
11 Nights from $5,280.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
June 09, 2027 7:00 PM
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We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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