New Zealand is world famous as a paradise for those who love the outdoors. The South Island is divided by a mountain range, the Southern Alps, which are responsible for the islands’ unique climate zones that include high alpine and glaciers, lush rainforest, beech forests, and plains.
On this adventure, you’ll explore the mountains in Mount Cook National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park, hike the rainforests and coastlines of the West Coast, get up close to glaciers in Franz Josef, cycle the Alps to Ocean trail, paddle the Okarito Lagoon, cruise around Milford Sound, and so much more. Along the way, experience New Zealand’s unique culture and wildlife in a mix of famous and lesser-known places on the South Island.