Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

New Zealand: South Island Adventure A DREAM JOURNEY IN NATURE’S WONDERLAND

From the mountains to the sea, New Zealand’s entire South Island feels like one enormous national park—no

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

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

“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

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

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