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Everything You Need to Know About the Big Trip
Where
Queenstown NZ
All accomodation included
in package
When
March 3rd, 2025
Returning on the
8th March 2025
Tour Overview
Embark on a 5-day South Island adventure, combining scenic drives, iconic hikes, thrilling canyoning, and wildlife encounters. Begin in Queenstown, exploring Lake Wakatipu and the alpine town’s charm before heading to Te Anau for lakeside trails, native birds, and a glow worm experience.
Cruise the majestic Milford Sound, often called the eighth wonder of the world, and enjoy a scenic drive back with photo stops along the way. Experience an adrenaline-pumping day of canyoning in Queenstown’s gorges, complete with waterfalls, rock slides, and plunge pools.
A free day lets you chase your own adventures, from bungy jumping to skydiving, before wrapping up with a group night out in Queenstown. This tour blends adventure, stunning scenery, and shared experiences into an unforgettable journey.
What To Expect
Bring a sense of adventure as you journey through this iconic destination, exploring off-the-beaten-track locations and making impromptu stops to soak in breathtaking views. To prepare, pack light and bring a flexible, relaxed attitude ready to embrace the unexpected, while there’s no camping on this trip, we’ll be travelling to various destinations.
Hilghlights
Explore Te Anau: Discover the gateway to Fiordland with serene lakefront walks, native birdlife, glow worms and charming local culture.
Experience Milford Sound: Cruise through breathtaking fiords, towering waterfalls, and spot wildlife at this iconic natural wonder.
Lake Wakatipu: Enjoy stunning alpine lake views along New Zealand’s longest lake.
Thrilling Canyoning & Nightlife: Get your adrenaline pumping with exciting canyoning adventures, then unwind in Queenstown’s lively bars and entertainment scene.
Tick off a Bucket List: Known for its outdoor activities tick off a bucket list from Queenstown’s multiple adventure offering.
THE ITINERARY
QUEENSTOWN MEET AND GREET / FRANKTON TRACK TO PERKY’S
Everyone arrives to Queenstown and we provide them info on accommodation prior to arrival and name of hotel.
5pm Meet at Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu, around 4km east of Perky’s to Perky’s Floating Bar (Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown). Walk west along the lakeside path toward central Queenstown and Perky’s. After Perky’s we will head to a dinner location.
QUEENSTOWN TO TE ANAU (OVERNIGHT AT TE ANAU)
9:30am Meet the bus at the front of the accommodation for a two-hour drive and overnight stay at Te Anau. Stops along the way.
At the doorstep of Fiordland National Park, home to Milford Sound and some of New Zealand’s most iconic hiking trails, lies the charming town of Te Anau. With its peaceful lakefront, cozy cafes, and stunning access to nature, it offers a truly cinematic landscape.
We will meet at 9.30 am at the front of our accommodation to catch a bus to Te Anau, stopping along the way to admire breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains including the views at the Devil’s Stair Case Look Out.
We will pick up lunch en route and dinner at Te Anau. Please bring water and pack snacks and have a big breakfast today.
Tonight, we will stay overnight in Te Anau to rest and recharge. In the late afternoon, we will be visiting the glow worm cave, which includes a cruise.
TE ANAU TO MILFORD SOUND
Pick up 9.30am – dropped off at 7.30pm (Private Bus).
No trip to New Zealand is complete without visiting the 8th Wonder of the World, UNESCO Heritage-listed Milford Sound. Carved by ancient glaciers and surrounded by sheer cliffs, towering waterfalls, and lush rainforest, Milford Sound is a breathtaking natural masterpiece located in Fiordland National Park.
Today we will take a bus to the fiord and take a 2-hour boat cruise. Includes coach pickup, buffet lunch, cruise, and return to Queenstown.
FREE DAY
Whether you’re craving adrenaline, relaxation or exploring, Queenstown has it all. Here are some ideas. You can visit the Queenstown Information Centre to make bookings or book direct with your preferred operator:
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Bungy jumping (Kawarau Bridge or Nevis)
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Shotover Jet or Dart River Jet Boat
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Onsen Hot Pools (private cedar tubs with alpine views)
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Skydiving (Remarkables)
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Explore Arrowtown (historic gold mining village)
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HALF DAY CANYONING + SUPER SATURDAY WALK
Meet at the departure lounge located at 39 Camp Street, Queenstown. Arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Pack plenty of action and fun into this 4-hour canyoning adventure just minutes from Queenstown. Perfect for first-timers and thrill-seekers, and suitable for various fitness levels. The experience begins at the Adventure Centre with a safety briefing, followed by a short drive to the canyon base.
From there, descend through native beech forest and tackle natural features like zip lines, abseils, slides, chutes, and pools, choosing your challenge level along the way. After the adventure, return to base for hot showers and complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, followed by lunch in Queenstown.
Bring swimwear and a towel for this activity and advise us of any medical, health, or other safety-related information. No previous canyoning experience is required, but you should be confident moving in water and have a reasonable level of fitness.
Later in the evening, we will meet at a designated location at 7pm to explore Queenstown’s nightlife with a Signature Social Walks Super City Walk.
DEPARTURE DAY
Today marks the end of our adventure. There are no scheduled activities, so you’re free to check out and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Flights & Transport: Please remember that flights and airport transfers are not included in this tour. You’ll need to organise your own transport to the airport or your next destination.
Extend Your Stay: If you’d like to spend more time in Queenstown, we encourage you to book your own accommodation and continue exploring this vibrant alpine town at your own pace.
THINGS TO KNOW
1. Register your interest
Complete the form on this page to show your interest in joining this tour.
2. Pay the deposit to secure your place
We will be in touch once we receive your details. To confirm your place, you’ll need to pay a 30% non-refundable deposit within 7 days of notice.
If a deposit is not received within the 7 days, your spot will be released to the next person on the waitlist.
3. Final Balance
The remaining balance is due January 16, 2026. Failure to pay the balance by this date will result in forfeiting your place and deposit.
While we’ve included plenty of highlights to make this an unforgettable trip, there are a few things not covered in the package. Please review the exclusions below so you can plan and budget accordingly.
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Airfares to and from Queenstown, New Zealand
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Travel insurance (compulsory for all participants)
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Meals & drinks. Other than the buffet lunch included as part of the Milford Sounds cruise
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Optional activities on the free day (e.g. bungy jumping, skydiving, spas, wine tours, scenic flights)
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Transport or transfers outside of the scheduled group itinerary (e.g. Uber during free time)
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Visa fees or passport costs (if applicable)
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