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Fall in love with the remote golden bays, sparkling turquoise waters, dramatic coves, rugged coastlines & world-famous alpine crossings that make up this amazing highlights package in the South Island

Highlights

• Travel with up to 10 like-minded passengers on this boutique tour with 2 guides
• Walk, swim, sail and/or kayak in Abel Tasman National Park for 2 full days
• Marvel at Punakaiki's and Oparara's phenomenal rock formations
• Leave your own footprints at remote Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit
• Drive the scenic Queen Charlotte road in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds

Description

This 17-day journey starts in Wellington, New Zealand’s bustling capital city, in the North Island. From here, we board a ferry and travel across the Cook Strait into the incredibly scenic Marlborough Sounds, before disembarking at Picton on the South Island. After spending time in the ‘Sounds’ and at rustic Cable Bay, we head northwest to the tiny hamlet of Marahau for a few days. Marahau is the gateway to one of the South Island’s true jewels in the crown, Abel Tasman National Park. Hike, swim, sail, or sunbathe through this gorgeous marine sanctuary that you’ll never forget. Our tour then proceeds over the imposing Takaka Hill to Golden Bay, and the phenomenal beauty of Farewell Spit, Wharariki Beach, and Pupu Springs. Heading southwest to the rugged West Coast, we explore fantastic rock formations at Punakaiki, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest natural limestone arches in remote Kahurangi National Park, an award-winning campground at Mokihinui, and wild, lonely beaches and serene river walks all along the stunning Westland coastline. Next, we pass through the world-famous Arthurs Pass National Park. This unmissable section of our tour is a passenger favourite, with multiple stops included along the way for photographs. We finish our tour in quaint Akaroa, a small harbour town near Christchurch that is bursting with French history, character and ambience.

Includes

Two experienced driver/guides All transport - over 1200km's of scenic touring in our customised Mercedes Sprinter van with individual leather seats, air conditioning and USB charging Maximum group size - 10 All accommodation - your own 'easy to erect' large canvas tent, camping bed and chair 15 x breakfasts and 11 x dinners supplied via our onboard trailer kitchen Tea, coffee and hot chocolate supplied Entry to Ngarua Caves Cook Strait Ferry Optional free day trips

Important Information

• Bring layers for changing weather (check our website under 'Planning and Packing' for a suggested kit list) Be prepared for moderate physical activity View the 'Terms of Trade' on our website View our 'FAQ's' on our website Tour will proceed with minimum of six (6) passengers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund