7-Nights New Zealand: The South Island

Country Walkers

Inspirational reflections come naturally on this walking tour in New Zealand among the South Island’s mountain-backed lakes and blue-green bays.

Step out from your lodge to stargaze, and the sweep of the night sky is gloriously different. On this remote inlet accessible only by foot or boat, it’s not just that the stars shine brighter. They’re completely reconfigured. Stretched out before you, Awaroa Bay reflects the light of the Southern Cross in the moonlight. As you wander the legendary Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracks and explore the South Island’s great national parks on this hiking tour, New Zealand’s most magnificent landscapes become your second home. Even better: its friendly locals—met in charming towns, trails, and even a boat cruise—will become like family. Along the way, its pristine lakes, coves, and sounds—glimmering in gorgeous shades of jade green, turquoise, and topaz—will give you a lifetime of memories to reflect on.

Vacation Inclusions

• Exceptional boutique accommodations
• 21 on-tour meals: 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners
• Local guides with you throughout tour
• Local wine and/or beer with dinner
• Telescopic walking sticks provided on tour
• Expert local guides to introduce you to the best of your destination
• Off-the-beaten-path places you’d never find on your own
• Delicious multi-course meals—a majority are included
• A maximum of 18 fun-loving fellow travelers to share the journey
• Gracious accommodations that are a clean, comfortable home away from home
• Experts to handle all the details

Featured Destinations

Nelson Nelson Nelson province, in the Northwest corner of South Island, has the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand. Nelson City is within 37 miles of three major National Parks, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, and Nelson Lakes, with the Marlborough Sounds being the Maritime equivalent with its many bays and coves. Young and old from all corners of the world visit Nelson to enjoy the pleasures of New Zealand's clean green image.	Destination Guide
Marlborough Sounds Marlborough Sounds The Marlborough Sounds are an awe inspiring blend between the land, sea, nature and light. This series of sea-drowned valleys borders the north eastern edge of New Zealand's South Island and the northern edge of the province of Marlborough.
Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman National Park Abel Tasman is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and its world-famous coastal track. It also has a mild climate and is a good place to visit at any time of the year. The most noticeable features of this park are the golden sandy beaches, the fascinating rocky outcrops, and the rich, unmodified estuaries. The landscape has been modified, perhaps more than in the other national parks. The top few things to do include walking the tracks through the park or sea kayaking and sailing.	Destination Guide
Lake Rotoiti
Hanmer Springs
Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch was founded in 1850 by members of the Church of England, who wanted a little bit of heaven on earth. They succeeded, and today the city takes great pride in its spacious layout and distinctive English-style buildings in elegant grey stone. The River Avon winds through Christchurch, along parks and gardens that cover one-third of the city.	Destination Guide

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