Green Outdoors
Route 6 Adventure
The best hikes and bike rides and day long adventures in the country. You leave New Zealand fitter, healthier, with unique memories and experiences. On this itinerary you start from Nelson continue down the West Coast and your itinerary ends in Queenstown.
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Day 1 - Gibbston, Queenstown
A short drive from Queenstown Airport brings you to Gibbston Valley, home of some of New Zealand's best wineries. Start your trip with a soothing massage treatment at the Spa.
Day 2 - Gibbston, Queenstown
Reward yourself with a day tasting the great Central Otago wines and enjoying the stunning scenery of this region.
Day 3 - Wanaka
- Stay
- Lime Tree Lodge
A short drive north brings you across the Crown Range to Wanaka. Here you will find cycle tracks and walking trails to discover and some great restaurants.
Day 5 - Wanaka
- Stay
- Lime Tree Lodge
Take a trip to Milford Sound - a stunning flight over the snow-capped mountains and a cruise in the Sound.
Day 6 - Franz Josef, West Coast
- Stay
- Holly Homestead
Drive up to Makaroa where a short scenic flight takes you into the remotely beautiful Siberia Valley. Hike 2-3 hours through beech forest from one valley to the next. Then jump on a jet boat for an exhilarating ride out along a beautiful braided river.
Continue the scenic drive along the West Coast's SH6 to Franz Joseph Township.
Day 8 - south of Punakaiki, West Coast
A quiet day today with a short drive and time to relax with a walk on a wild beach.
Day 9 - south of Punakaiki, West Coast
Get out on one of the local mountain bike or hiking trails.
Day 10 - Abel Tasman, Nelson Region
- Stay
- The Resurgence
An early start to catch the 9am Glow Worm and Cave Rafting trip in Charleston. Take the historic train through lush rainforest then float through caves under a canopy of glowworms. For the more ambitious, full adventure caving options are on offer.
Continue to tonight's accommodation.
Day 11 - Abel Tasman, Nelson Region
- Stay
- The Resurgence
A great day of hiking in the Kahurangi National Park
Day 12 - Abel Tasman, Nelson Region
- Stay
- The Resurgence
Relax for your final day with a luxury boat cruise & scenic flight in the Abel Tasman - kayak and hike or just sit back with a glass of Chardonnay.
Day 13 - Journey's End
Queenstown airport has multiple connections with other New Zealand destinations as well as direct flights from Australian cities. Or continue your journey further south.
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At a glance
Duration: 13 days, 12 nights
Connection points:
Nelson airport or Inter Islander ferry
Queenstown airport
Activity level: active
Best season: November-April
Driving times
Motueka - Greymouth 4 hours
Greymouth- Franz Josef Glacier: 2 1/2 hours
Franz Josef - Wanaka: 3 1/2 hours
Wanaka-Queenstown: 1 hour
Indicative Price from $9,162
Price is for accommodation only and excludes meals, ground or air transport unless stated. Contact one of our Travel Agents or use My Holiday to contact the operators and book direct.
ROUTE 6 ADVENTURE
Free the spirit
SOUTH ISLAND