Kiwi in the Wild 6 Days
South Island
Explore the untouched and rugged lower South Island and Stewart Island. Stewart Island is the only place in New Zealand where you can see wild Kiwi Birds in nature.
Travel Style: Private driver I Self-drive
Accommodation Style: Motel I Hotel
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Day 1: Arrive Queenstown
Suggested activities for Queenstown
Explore: Queenstown
Celebrated as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown offers far more than a fast-paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic, and scenic wonders.
Day 2: Queenstown
Suggested Activity
Scenery and History: Arrowtown and Wanaka Tour
Taking in the best bits of the region: historic Arrowtown, scenically stunning Wanaka, and the world-famous Cardrona Hotel. Join our friendly guides on this relaxed trip, for local highlights, rich and amusing stories about gold history and geology, and a peek into the lifestyle of the region.
World Famous: TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak including gourmet BBQ dinner and a farm tour
Enjoy a quintessential Kiwi experience – a delicious gourmet BBQ buffet meal and a farm demonstration in a stunning lakeside setting.
Take in the stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and its surroundings as you cruise across the lake to the historic Walter Peak high country farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw Steamship.
After dinner, watch the farm dogs in action with a sheep-herding demonstration and say hello to the other farm animals.
Day 3: Queenstown to Invercargill via Milford Sound
Suggested activities
Nature: Tour Cruise Tour
This full-day experience journeys to Milford Sound via road with photo stops in the Fiordland National Park. Next, take a Milford Sound cruise famous for its wildlife and epic waterfalls. The experience ends with a return road tour to Invercargill for your nights accommodation.
Day 4: Invercargill and The Catlins
Suggested activities for Invercargill
History: Worlds Fastest Indian
If you a motorcycle buff, Invercargill is the home to the late Burt Mounro and his land speed record breaking motorcycle immortalised by Anthony Hopkins in the movie called The Worlds Fastest Indian. View the original Indian motorcycle plus other automotive treasures.
Nature: Tour the Catlins
Venture into the ruggedly beautiful Catlins region, an enchanting land of untouched natural wonders. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you through hidden gems rarely seen by tourists, ensuring a uniquely immersive experience.
Marvel at the cascading Purakaunui Falls, where pristine waters flow gracefully amidst lush native bush. Witness the magnificent wildlife along the coastline, including playful dolphins, fur seals, and perhaps even the elusive yellow-eyed penguin.
We'll explore hidden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and the famous Nugget Point Lighthouse. Keep your camera ready, for every twist and turn in the road reveals an awe-inspiring landscape that will leave you breathles
Day 5 Stewart Island
Suggested activities for Stewart Island
Nature: Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter
At dusk depart from Stewart Island's Halfmoon Bay in our catamaran for a cruise across Paterson Inlet to Little Glory Cove. During the cruise pass Ulva Island, and learn about Stewart Island's rich history. Once at Little Glory Cove, disembark onto a wharf at the southern part of the peninsula known as The Neck. Here in the darkness you will get to see the Southern brown kiwi (Rakiura Tokoeka) - often searching for food.
Nature: Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours
Gain an entertaining insight into New Zealand’s southernmost community and learn about the history and environment of Stewart Island.
Unspoiled, incredibly beautiful, and steeped in stories, Stewart Island (known as Rakiura – glowing skies - by Maori) is well worth this informative introduction. Highlights include a visit to the gateway to Rakiura National Park at Lee Bay and Observation Rock with its stunning views of Paterson Inlet.
Day 6: Queenstown
Return to Queenstown for the end of your tour