New Zealand - South Island

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"Wonderful walks. Hard to beat" Mr J Lee

The magnificent Southern Alps form the backdrop to this exciting holiday itinerary - encompassing several national parks, mighty glaciers, a wild coastline, jagged peaks and excellent tracks among untouched nature.

New Zealand’s South Island is truly a walker’s delight. Departure dates have been chosen when the temperatures for walking are usually most suitable and fewer people are on the walkways.

Holiday highlights

• In-depth walking tour of South Island
• A holiday for the walking connoisseur with some of the world’s best tracks
• Follow in the footsteps of early pioneers on the spectacular Routeburn Track
• Trek on the Fox Glacier
• Walk in the Mount Aspiring National Park and the Hooker Valley below Mount Cook
• Stay in the attractive city of Christchurch, on the Avon river
• Explore Queenstown and the surrounding area, one of the adventure capitals of the world
• Stay in comfortable hotels and lodges in great locations
• Optional Milford Track extension

Price includes

• 17 nights’ accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms, Half Board from dinner on day 3 to breakfast on departure
• A full programme of guided walks, led by an HF Holidays’ leader and local guides
• Sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by air-conditioned coach or mini-coach