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Hikers Paradise (13 days)

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Southern World New Zealand

Arthur's Pass, New Zealand to Nelson, New Zealand

Valid for Departures Now Through: 01 Nov 2025
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With so many great hikes to choose from, including our favourites; the Hollyford Track Abel Tasman National Park and Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand is the perfect place for the active discerning traveller. From fully guided multi-day hikes in hosted luxury accommodation, to independent and off beaten track 'real New Zealand' hiking experiences, Southern Worlds keen hikers within the team can assist in choosing the right experiences for your clients.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand

Hotel: Wilderness Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Arrive Christchurch and drive to Arthur's Pass (2 nights)

Day 2
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand

Hotel: Wilderness Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Explore Arthur's Pass National Park

Day 3
Franz Josef, New Zealand

Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Meals: Breakfast

Drive to the Glacier region of the South Island's West Coast (2 nights)

Day 4
Franz Josef, New Zealand

Hotel: Te Waonui Forest Preserve
Meals: Breakfast

South Island West Coast - Forest, coastal and glacier hiking.

Day 5
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel: Eichardt's Private Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive to Queenstown

Day 6
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel: Hollyford Track Guided Hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Hollyford Track 3 day Guided Hike (2 nights)

Day 7
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel: Hollyford Track
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Hollyford Track

Day 8
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel: Eichardt's Private Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hollyford Track to Queenstown

Day 9
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel: Eichardt's Private Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Routeburn Guided Day Hike or Queenstown adventure activities

Day 10
Nelson, New Zealand

Hotel: Te Koi - The Lodge at Bronte
Meals: Breakfast

Fly to Nelson (1 night)

Day 11
Nelson, New Zealand

Hotel: Abel Tasman 3 day Hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Abel Tasman 3 day Hike

Day 12
Nelson, New Zealand

Hotel: Abel Tasman 3 day Hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Abel Tasman 3 day Hike

Day 13
Nelson, New Zealand

Hotel: Abel Tasman 3 day Hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Abel Tasman 3 day Hike

Product Terms & Conditions

*New Covid-19 T&C's

DEPOSITS

The only deposits or pre-payments required at the time of booking will be those passed onto us by our New Zealand suppliers.

FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment is required a minimum of 30 days prior to the clients arriving in New Zealand.

CANCELLATION CHARGES

Cancellations must be advised in writing. The date of cancellation will be the first weekday date, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, that Southern World New Zealand receives the written advice.

• More than 60 days prior to arrival date – deposit forfeited, plus any charges passed on to us by the New Zealand land suppliers

• Between 30 days and the arrival date – 100% deposit forfeited, plus 10% of the total tour cost, plus any charges passed on to us by the New Zealand land suppliers



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