Green Outdoors

Day 1 - Gibbston, Queenstown

Stay

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

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

Do

OdysseyNZ | Queenstown Wine Tours

Stay

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

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 4 - Wanaka

Do

Eco Wanaka Adventures | Rob Roy Glacier Guided Hike

Stay

Lime Tree Lodge

Spend the day with Eco Wanaka hiking the Rob Roy trail.

Day 5 - Wanaka

Do

Southern Alps Air | Milford Sound Flight & Cruise

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

Do

Southern Alps Air | Siberia Experience Fly, Walk & Jetboat

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 7 - Franz Josef, West Coast

Do

Fox Glacier Guiding | Glacier Walks & Heli-Hikes

Stay

Holly Homestead

Take a heli hike on the glaciers today.

Day 8 - south of Punakaiki, West Coast

Stay

Breakers Boutique Accommodation

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

Stay

Breakers Boutique Accommodation

Get out on one of the local mountain bike or hiking trails.

Day 10 - Abel Tasman, Nelson Region

Do

Underworld Adventures | Glowworms and Cave Rafting

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

Do

Wine, Art and Wilderness | Private Wine, Art & Wilderness Tours

Stay

The Resurgence

A great day of hiking in the Kahurangi National Park

Day 12 - Abel Tasman, Nelson Region

Do

Helicopters Nelson | Heli Adventures Nelson-Marlborough

Do

Abel Tasman Charters | Abel Tasman Luxury Boat Cruise

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.