MoaTrek 9 day Kea Tour

8 nights/ 9 days twin share from $4390

Prepare to be left speechless by the natural wonders of New Zealand. Starting from Queenstown discover the best of the south’s spectacular scenery, five national parks and the wild West Coast’s rainforests and seascapes. Cruise on Milford Sound and cap off the day with an unforgettable flight back over the alps. Travel from Queenstown to Wanaka then head to Lake Matheson, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Experience untouched Paparoa National Park and return over Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch.

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 Day 1: Arrive into Queenstown.

 Transfer to your hotel, a short walk from the centre of town.

 DAY 2: Queenstown – Milford Sound Nature Cruise – Scenic Flight – Queenstown

 After meeting everyone in Queenstown we travel along the shores of the great lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau into the mountains and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. We cruise on Milford Sound dominated by iconic Mitre Peak and home to seal colonies and dolphins. A magnificent scenic flight back over the Southern Alps to Queenstown ends this fantastic day. Stay at Scenic Suites, Queenstown our home for two nights.

 Day 3: At leisure in Queenstown

 Activities and day tours - Today is yours to make the most of the infinite number of activities Queenstown has to offer. Your Kiwi Guide is right there to help you choose from a jet boat ride on the Dart River in The Lord of the Rings scenery, wine tasting at the vineyards or a day walk on the famous Routeburn Track and many more.

 DAY 4: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Cardrona Valley -Wanaka

 In the leafy village of Arrowtown gold mining history comes alive beside the Arrow River. We drive over the Crown Range and stop for the last views of the Wakatipu basin then call in for refreshments at picture perfect Cardrona Hotel. From Edgewater, our Wanaka lakeside hotel, you can bike the waterfront trail or kayak on the lake.

 DAY 5: Wanaka -Haast Pass -Fox Glacier - Franz Josef

 The pristine Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring National Park has well-maintained short tracks leading to cascading waterfalls and clear blue pools. Discover the beauty of Westland Tai Poutini World Heritage Park’s wild West Coast beaches and lush, primeval rainforest and stop at Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson before we reach Franz Josef to stay at Punga Grove.

 DAY 6: Franz Josef - Hokitika -Punakaiki

 The morning is free to walk to Franz Josef Glacier lookout or take an optional helihike or flight or cruise out on Okarito lagoon in search of the rare Kotuku, White Heron. In Hokitika, the home of Pounamu (greenstone), meet the carvers of this treasured stone. Our home for two nights is beside the beach at Punakaiki Resort.