Looking for a guided tour with some of the best walking in New Zealand? New Zealand Trails offer fully guided small group tours of New Zealand's beautiful South Island - including day walks on the Milford Track, Routeburn Track, Hollyford Track and in Arthur's Pass and Mount Cook National Parks. www.newzealandtrails.com

1. An active easy going walking tour of
New Zealand’s beautiful South Island

2. What kind of tour is this?
•Fully guided 11 or 13 day tour starting in Christchurch,
either ending in Queenstown or Christchurch again
•Guaranteed small groups (12 max)
•Includes guided one day walks on the Milford, Routeburn
& Hollyford Tracks and in Mount Cook and Arthur’s Pass
National Parks
•Iconic activities included: TranzAlpine, Nile River glowworm
caves, glacier hiking, Fiordland helicopter flight and
backcountry jetboat experience
•Overnight experiences in stunning remote spots: Arthur’s
Pass, Punakaiki, Martins Bay & Nokomai Station

3. Who is this tour for?
•You prefer a 4‐5 hour hike as opposed to a 10 hour
epic mountain climb
•You prefer to sleep in 4 star comfort as opposed to
a tent or crowded mountain hut
•Learning as much as possible about the places you
visit is important to you
•When travelling you like to have support and help
both before you leave and while you’re away
•You love the idea of sharing a meal in a faraway
place with new friends

4. Day 1: Walking in Castle Hill

5. Day 1: Arthur’s Pass Hiking

6. Day 2: TranzAlpine journey

7. Day 2: Punakaiki Beach

8. Day 2 – Sunset Campfire

9. Day 3: Underworld Adventure

10. Day 3: Underworld Adventure

11. Day 4: Okarito Lagoon Kayaking

12. Day 4: Okarito Lagoon Kayaking

13. Day 5: Fox Glacier Hiking

14. Day 5: Fox Glacier Hiking

15. Day 5: Mt Aspiring National Park

16. Day 6: Lake Wanaka Cruise

17. Day 6: Mou Waho Island Hiking

18. Day 6: Mou Waho Island Hiking

19. Day 7: Routeburn Track Hiking

20. Day 7: Routeburn Track Hiking

21. Day 8: Gibbston Valley Wineries

22. Day 8: Riverside Picnic

23. Day 9: Milford Sound

24. Day 9: Milford Track Hiking

25. Day 9: Milford to Martins Bay Heli

26. Day 9: Martins Bay hiking

27. Day 10: Hollyford River jetboat

28. Day 10: Hollyford Track hiking

29. Day 10: Hollyford Track hiking

30. Day 11: Tekapo night sky

31. Day 12: Mount Cook Hiking

32. Tour Highlights
• The best day hikes in NZ – Milford, Routeburn & Hollyford Tracks,
Mt Cook and Arthur’s Pass. Guided Glacier Hiking on Fox Glacier
• Underworld adventure in one of the most spectacular glowworm caves
anywhere
• Lake Wanaka cruise and island bird sanctuary hiking
• Eco kayaking on tranquil Okarito Lagoon
• Martins Bay seal colony and (if we’re lucky) penguins and dolphins
• Tekapo night sky and guided observatory tour
• Overnight stays in stunning remote spots – Arthur’s Pass, Punakaiki,
Martins Bay, Nokomai High Country Station, Milford Sound
• Memorable rail journey on the TranzAlpine
• Spectacular helicopter flight from Milford to Martins Bay
• Remote Fiordland jetboat experience on the Hollyford river and Lake
Mckerrow

33. Guides
•Head Guide Andrew has been guiding walking tours in the South Island since 1999
•For any groups over 10 people, two guides guaranteed
•Guides stay with group the entire duration, all activities are fully guided
•Department of Concession approved, audited safety plans

34. Accommodation
•Four star standard where available
•Remote locations may be 3 star: Arthur’s Pass, Milford Sound
•Martins Bay lodge is in remote Fiordland but fully serviced and
staffed - hot showers, a drying room and staff

35. Meals
•Most meals included (All breakfasts and lunches. All dinners except 2
on the 11 day tour and 3 on the 13 day tour
•Breakfasts provided in our accommodation
•Lunches are either in cafes/restaurants en route or packed lunches to
enjoy on our hikes. Plenty of snack / energy foods provided
•Dinners are at our favorite local restaurants with a focus on regional
produce and character
•Any special dietary requirements can be catered for

36. 2013/2014 Dates and Prices
Departure Dates ex Christchurch:
11 November 2013, 9 December 2013, 13 & 27
January 2014, 10 & 25 February 2014, 10 March 2014
2013/2014 Season Price:
11 Days – NZ$5995 (twin or double share)
Start Christchurch and end Queenstown
Single supplement NZ$650
13 Days – NZ$6895 (twin or double share)
Start and end Christchurch
Single supplement NZ$850

37. For more information:
New Zealand Trails
69 Beach Road
Auckland
Phone: +64 9 972 3493
Skype: nztrails.com
Online: www.newzealandtrails.com
Email: info@newzealandtrails.com