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Christchurch, New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Highlights
Embark on an Exclusive cruise in Doubtful Sound / Patea – Patea means ‘place of silence’ in Maori, and you’ll soon see why. Coast past sheer cliffs and waterfalls and learn about the local wildlife with an onboard naturalist.
Savour the flavours of the Otago region with an Exclusive chef-led food and foraging experience at a high-country deer station.
Explore Arrowtown – a heritage town that dates back to the gold rush era – and taste some of Central Otago’s best drops at a well-loved winery in Gibbston Valley.
Enjoy a ranger-guided walk around the aptly named Blue Pools that feed the Makarora River and learn about the important work of the Aspiring Biodiversity Trust to reduce predators and save some of New Zealand’s rarest species.
Take a backstage tour of the West Coast Wildlife Centre which is helping to save the critically endangered rowi and Haast tokoeka kiwi birds from extinction.
Itinerary
Set off on a ten-day premium journey through New Zealand’s South Island, starting in Christchurch and ending in Queenstown. Designed with experienced travelers and seniors in mind, this small group tour showcases the region’s awe-inspiring natural beauty, from glaciers and lakes to world-class wineries and Milford Sound’s dramatic fjords. Highlights include foraging with a local chef in Otago and meeting rare kiwis at a West Coast wildlife center. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and expert guidance, the tour’s unique selling point is its immersive approach—connecting you to both the land’s grandeur and its vibrant culinary and wildlife scenes.
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