the southern frontier
6 Days • 4 Stops • 2 People • From NZ$4,999 p.p.
Venture to Aotearoa’s southern frontier Rakliura/Stewart Island, where rare wildlife and native landscapes create a truly unique escape.
In Queenstown begin with a relaxed introduction to the region with a trip to Walter Peak Station aboard the TSS Earnslaw for a garden to plate dining experience before unwinding on The Watershed floating sauna. Travel south by scenic flight to Stewart Island, one of New Zealand’s most untouched and wildlife-rich destinations. Settle into your island retreat before heading out in the evening to spot kiwi in their natural habitat. Discover the pristine beauty of Ulva Island on a guided walk, where native birdlife thrives in a predator-free sanctuary. Return to Queenstown by air, taking in sweeping views of the southern landscapes, and enjoy a final evening with a scenic dinner overlooking Lake Whakatipu.
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Queenstown
Nestled in picture postcard fashion on the shores of the Lake Wakatipu, and with a reputation as the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown is a sophisticated resort destination like no other.
The gateway to the Fiordland National Park, the town is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, fiords, backcountry fly fishing rivers, Lord of the Rings film scenes, deserted gold mining settlements and a host of exciting tour options.
| What's included | |
| 2 Nights at The Dairy Private Hotel | |
| Sauna & Plunge Experience | |
| Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience |
Oban
Oban is the largest settlement on Stewart Island, the southernmost inhabited island of the New Zealand archipelago. Most easily accessed via ferry from Bluff, this scenic destination on the shores of Halfmoon Bay makes an excellent base for exploring some staggering natural attractions on the island. Key activities include swimming and sea kayaking, bird watching at the Ulva Island Open Sanctuary, chartered fishing trips and a range of hiking and walking trails. As well as shorter tracks, this area is famous for its range of long-distance walks, including the Rakiura Track (36 kilometres, three days) and the North-West Circuit (125 kilometres, about 10 days). Finally, Oban and its surrounds are one of the few places in the world to view the aurora australis (or Southern Lights).
| What's included | |
| 2 Nights at Greenvale Boutique B&B | |
| Evening Kiwi Spotting | |
| Ulva Island Guided Walk |
Queenstown
Nestled in picture postcard fashion on the shores of the Lake Wakatipu, and with a reputation as the adrenalin capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown is a sophisticated resort destination like no other.
The gateway to the Fiordland National Park, the town is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, fiords, backcountry fly fishing rivers, Lord of the Rings film scenes, deserted gold mining settlements and a host of exciting tour options.
| What's included | |
| 1 Night at The Dairy Private Hotel | |
| Gondola, Buffet Dinner & 3 Luge Rides |
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