New Zealand is a country famed for its unspoilt natural scenery. Our challenging trek takes us to the renowned Abel Tasman National Park on the northern tip of the South Island.
Our route follows the coast along isolated golden beaches, fjord-like inlets and coastal hills thick with native rainforest; the scenery is beautiful. We then move inland, trekking among mountains and lakes before transferring to the East Coast, where a fabulous mountain day-trek offers a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline.
Guide Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Depart London
- DAY 2: Cross International Date Line
- DAY 3: Arrive Auckland; fly to Nelson and relax
- DAY 4: Abel Tasman National Park; trek along beaches and through woodland
- DAY 5: Cross tidal shallows; continue along beaches and winding coastal paths
- DAY 6: Trek through native rainforest to park gate; transfer to St Arnaud
- DAY 7: Trek from lakeside campsite to summit of Mt Robert (1411m)
- DAY 8: Transfer to East Coast; if time stop at hot springs
- DAY 9: Trek Mt Fyffe (1602m) for fabulous views of the Kaikoura peninsula and surrounding mountains
- DAY 10: Optional swim with dolphins or whale-watching; transfer to Christchurch
- DAY 11: Free time to explore Christchurch before transferring to airport
- DAY 12: Arrive London
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