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South Island Tours
Continuing our journey through New Zealand from north to south, we arrive at the magnificent South Island, where the scenery is breathtaking and varied in equal measure. Vistas which draw people from across the world await you. Choose a tour or two, or three!
Tour 3, Walk the Tasman, moves from Wellington, the vibrant capital, to the Abel Tasman National Park, a stretch of coast mostly accessible via water taxis, where we walk through secluded inlets with golden beaches and safe swimming, walk and bathe in the thermal pools at Hanmer Springs and the highlight for many visitors, to watch whales at arguably the best location in the world, where you can opt to swim with dolphins, and sightings of the resident sperm whale population are all but guaranteed, in addition to anything else which may be passing by! Tour ends in the garden city of Christchurch.
Tour 4, Walk the Lakes, begins in Christchurch. With the dramatic Southern Alps always in view we pass the crystal clear blue waters of glacial Lake Tekapo on the way to New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. We walk the trails around Mt Cook and if conditions are favourable we can star gaze into the dark night sky. A drive via Lake Wanaka to Queenstown takes us to the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by The Remarkables Ranges and an optional day excursion for a cruise on iconic Milford Sound.
Tour 5, Walk the Glaciers, begins in Queenstown and takes us via the Haast Pass to the delights of the West Coast with it's varied ecosystems, native bush and steep valleys, to where we hike on the surface of a glacier with the west side of the Mt Cook range as a backdrop. We take the scenic train route across the Southern Alps for the return to Christchurch, where our journey ends.
All this, and a comfortable bed with private facilities to retire to at the end of each day in our excellent accommodation. What are you waiting for!
Tour 3, Walk the Tasman, moves from Wellington, the vibrant capital, to the Abel Tasman National Park, a stretch of coast mostly accessible via water taxis, where we walk through secluded inlets with golden beaches and safe swimming, walk and bathe in the thermal pools at Hanmer Springs and the highlight for many visitors, to watch whales at arguably the best location in the world, where you can opt to swim with dolphins, and sightings of the resident sperm whale population are all but guaranteed, in addition to anything else which may be passing by! Tour ends in the garden city of Christchurch.
Tour 4, Walk the Lakes, begins in Christchurch. With the dramatic Southern Alps always in view we pass the crystal clear blue waters of glacial Lake Tekapo on the way to New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. We walk the trails around Mt Cook and if conditions are favourable we can star gaze into the dark night sky. A drive via Lake Wanaka to Queenstown takes us to the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by The Remarkables Ranges and an optional day excursion for a cruise on iconic Milford Sound.
Tour 5, Walk the Glaciers, begins in Queenstown and takes us via the Haast Pass to the delights of the West Coast with it's varied ecosystems, native bush and steep valleys, to where we hike on the surface of a glacier with the west side of the Mt Cook range as a backdrop. We take the scenic train route across the Southern Alps for the return to Christchurch, where our journey ends.
All this, and a comfortable bed with private facilities to retire to at the end of each day in our excellent accommodation. What are you waiting for!
Easy Walking Southern Alps Scenic Train Track to Aoraki/Mt Cook
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Custom Tours In addition to the tours outlined below, if there is a particular itinerary or themed tour you would like to do, we can organise it for you. We will devise the itinerary to your requirements, provide luxury accommodation, small group transport and a tour leader. Minimum group size 4. All age groups welcome on custom tours
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Tour 3: Walk the Tasman Tour
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Tour 4: Walk The Lakes Tour
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Tour 5: Walk The Glaciers Tour
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Queenstown Weekender Only have a short time to spare? Two nights in the lakeside centre of Queenstown with its stunning views and pure mountain air. Perfect for gaining a taste of the country's best scenery, or for just re-charging the batteries!
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Milford Sound Cruise Fox Glacier Guided Hike Whale Watching at Kaikoura
The South Island of New Zealand, also known by Maori as Te Wai Pounamu or Water of Greenstone, is a place of spectacular geography.
With breathtaking scenery, amazing attractions and a myriad of outdoor activities, the South Island is paradise for the walking enthusiast. Easywalking Holidays have created itineraries to make the most of this diverse landscape - enabling our travellers to experience nature at its very best!
Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables Ranges (Queenstown Short Break and Walk the Lakes Tour)