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Walking in New Zealand - South Island, a tour by Explore Worldwide

Tour · 10 nights · with Explore Worldwide

Walking in New Zealand - South Island

A ten-night escorted walking tour by Explore Worldwide across New Zealand's South Island, from Christchurch to Fox Glacier, with varied routes in renowned national parks and tranquil towns including Queenstown and Wānaka.

Duration
10 nights
Departures
2 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand
Operator
Explore Worldwide
From
£3,545
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Mount John WalkwayWith Southern Alps views

  2. Hooker Valley Track in Mount Cook National Park

  3. Milford Sound cruiseWith potential dolphin sightings

  4. Kepler Track section through Fiordland beech forest

  5. Lake Matheson Loop Walk near Fox Glacier

About the trip

This meticulously paced trekking holiday opens in Christchurch, a city distinguished by its expansive parks and the gently meandering Avon River. After a calm start, the group drives to Lake Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd, built with local materials, then undertakes the Mount John Walkway with views over glacial lakes and snow-capped ranges.

Subsequent days unfold as a gentle progression through key South Island landscapes: Mount Cook National Park's alpine vistas and the straightforward Hooker Valley Track; Fiordland's low-altitude section of the Kepler Track; and Milford Sound, with a shared cruise accompanied by commentary on local marine life. Opportunities abound for hikes of moderate grades in Queenstown and scenic loops near Arrowtown.

The tour continues to Wānaka for relaxed exploration, before venturing west to the temperate rainforests near Fox Glacier and a concluding day of various easy walks through Hokitika and across Arthur’s Pass National Park. Explore Worldwide’s escorted tour offers an unhurried journey through some of New Zealand's best walking country, marked by carefully chosen routes and local insights.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Christchurch
  2. 2 Lake Tekapo
  3. 3 Mount Cook National Park
  4. 4 Te Anau
  5. 5 Milford Sound
  6. 6 Queenstown
  7. 7 Arrowtown
  8. 8 Wānaka
  9. 9 Fox Glacier
  10. 10 Hokitika
  11. 11 Arthur’s Pass National Park

Itinerary

The route

  1. Christchurch

  2. Lake Tekapo

  3. Mount Cook National Park

  4. Te Anau

  5. Milford Sound

  6. Queenstown

  7. Arrowtown

  8. Wānaka

  9. Fox Glacier

  10. Hokitika

  11. Arthur’s Pass National Park

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Walking in New Zealand - South Island?
Walking in New Zealand - South Island is a 10 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Walking in New Zealand - South Island?
Walking in New Zealand - South Island is operated by Explore Worldwide.
How much does Walking in New Zealand - South Island cost?
Prices for Walking in New Zealand - South Island start from £3,545, subject to availability.

The operator

Explore Worldwide

Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife

Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.

You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to New Zealand? Our New Zealand guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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