New Zealand Wildlife tours

The Southern Circle

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Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour travels the Canterbury Coastline through Timaru, Oamaru and Moeraki to Dunedin. A full day Nature cruise takes you to the Albatross and yellow eyed penguin colonies. Cross the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Onto Queenstown for two nights, a steamship cruise, dinner and a farm tour on your first evening. The following day an exhilirating tour deep into Mt. Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Wilderness Safari. Mt. Cook National Park is a definite highlight made even better with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and a landing on a glacier. Then cross the Mackenzie high country through Lake Tekapo and back to Christchurch.

The Southern Coast

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Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Invercargill and then onto magnificent Stewart Island. A guided walk on Ulva Island is included. Then onto Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. A Dart River Wilderness Safari is also included. North to the West Coast Glaciers and a guided helicopter trip and ice walk is included as well as a trip to see the unique White Heron Sanctuary. You return to Christchurch crossing the Southern Alps on board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

The Southern Circle

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Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour travels the Canterbury Coastline through Timaru, Oamaru and Moeraki to Dunedin. A full day Nature cruise takes you to the Albatross and yellow eyed penguin colonies. Cross the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Onto Queenstown for two nights, a steamship cruise, dinner and a farm tour on your first evening. The following day an exhilirating tour deep into Mt. Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Wilderness Safari. Mt. Cook National Park is a definite highlight made even better with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and a landing on a glacier. Then cross the Mackenzie high country through Lake Tekapo and back to Christchurch.

South Island Glaciers, Fiords, Mountains and Whales

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This tour starts with the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train crossing the Southern Alps before heading down the West Coast to the world famous Franz Josef Glacier. Then onto Queenstown where there is something for everyone. An overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound is the ultimate Fiordland experience and its included in this tour. Then onto Mt. Cook National Park before heading through Christchurch to visit Kaikoura and its resident whales. The ideal tour for someone short on time but wanting to experience some of the South Islands high points.

The Southern Circle Day Walks

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Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour travels the Canterbury Coastline through Timaru, Oamaru and Moeraki to Dunedin. A full day Nature cruise takes you to the Albatross and yellow eyed penguin colonies. Cross the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. Here you experience a guided day hike on the world famous Milford Track. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Onto Queenstown and a steamship cruise, dinner and a farm tour is included on your first evening. The following day a fully guided day hike on the incredible Routeburn Track. Some free time in Queenstown on your third day following and exhilarating tour deep into Mt. Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Wilderness Safari. Mt. Cook National Park is a definite highlight made even better with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and a landing on a glacier and the next day enjoy a fully guided hike deep into the park for unsurpassed views and an intimate introduction to the park. Then cross the Mackenzie high country through Lake Tekapo and back to Christchurch.

Guided Day Hike Walks are only available during our summer months and actual available dates may vary - just contact us to check. 

Goldfields and Glaciers South Island tour

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A relaxed 10 day tour exploring the cities of Christchurch, Dunedin and its wonderful architecture and the magnificent peninsula. Cross the Central Otago Goldfields to the Alpine adventure town of Queenstown before continuing north through the majestic forests of Mt Aspiring National Park to the West Coast Rainforest. Explore New Zealand's unique West Coast Glaciers before returning to Christchurch on board the famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Northbound Navigator Christchurch to Auckland

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Starting in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Travel across the Southern Alps to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.
Continue north to Kaikoura and a chance to view the resident whales before heading into Abel Tasman National Park. Crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island spend 2 nights exploring the capital city, Wellington. Through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and Maori culture before arriving into the city of sails, Auckland. Continue north to the tropical Bay of Islands for a relaxing end to your New Zealand experience.

South Island National Parks

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A comprehensive South Island tour that visits or travels through each National Park and 2 World Heritage Sites. Travelling from Christchurch through Kaikoura to Abel Tasman National Park you have the option of exploring Kahurangi National Park. Through the Nelson Lakes region to the West Coast and Paparoa National Park before visiting Arthur's Pass National Park. Then to the Glaciers and Westland National Park before heading into Mt. Aspiring National Park. Fiordland National Park is not to be missed and here you enjoy both a cruise on Milford Sound and an overnight on Doubtful Sound. Into the deep south and onto Rakiura National Park or Stewart Island as it is more commonly known. 2 nights in Dunedin before heading to Mt. Cook National Park and then back to Christchurch.