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From the mountains to the sea, New Zealand’s entire
South Island feels like one enormous national park—no
wonder Kiwis celebrate any opportunity
to “have a go” at outdoor adventure!
We discover firsthand the natural beauty
that inspires them as we swim among
wild dolphins at Kaikoura, hike through
mystical fern forests and powdery
white-sand beaches in Abel Tasman
National Park, discover the icy wonder
of Fox Glacier, and savor world-famed
Milford Sound on a spectacular overnight
cruise. Outdoor adventure abounds
(as does wine tasting and wonderfully
fresh local cuisine!), yet our journey also
reveals the unique culture, friendly Kiwi character, and
unhurried pace of this nature-blessed land. At journey’s
end, extend with an epic hike on the Hollyford Track in
Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage Site.
Days 1-3 Kaikoura Coast / Swim with Wild Dolphins /
Marlborough Sounds / Nelson We enjoy a hike on the
Kaikoura Peninsula and a swim with its most famous local
personalities—the playful dusky dolphins who frolic here in
pods numbering in the hundreds. In
Marlborough Sounds, renowned for
its sauvignon blanc wines, we enjoy
wine tasting and a vineyard picnic
lunch, then end our day in the artists’
haven of Nelson.
Days 4-7 Abel Tasman National
Park / Paparoa National Park
Our coastal hikes in the fern-
forested wilderness of Abel Tasman
National Park lead past white-sand
beaches and turquoise lagoons with
fantastic views. At Paparoa National
Park, with its densely forested karst
landscape, we hike lush trails amid
Nikau palms, northern rata, and
cabbage trees.
Days 8-11 Fox Glacier / Mount
Aspiring National Park The Fox
Glacier, longest of New Zealand’s
West Coast glaciers, ends remarkably
in a temperate rainforest just a
few miles from the sea, and we hike
below its terminus for up-close
views. At Munro Beach, we search
for the rare Fiordland crested
penguins, and in Mount Aspiring
A DREAM JOURNEY IN NATURE’S WONDERLAND
“The trip was
everything I imagined
and hoped it would
be—stunning scenery,
great kayaking,
delightful hikes and
swimming with
dolphins. Our guides
were so knowledgeable
and entertaining. It
was fabulous!”
Mary Ellen M., Nanuet NY
From gorgeous Abel Tasman National Park
to glacier-carved Milford Sound, we hike
and explore the South Island’s incredible
landscapes. PHOTO: MORITZ WOLF
BILL ABBOTT