THE WILD SOUTH

Get off the beaten track and deep into the heart of New Zealand on this epic 28-day South Island camping adventure. The tour starts in Queenstown, the ultimate adventure hub, where adrenaline meets stunning landscapes. You’ll have lots of time for bungee jumping, wine tours, hiking, or just relaxing by crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

You’ll then spend time exploring incredible Fiordland from Lake Te Anau, the wildlife havens of Curio Bay and the Otago Peninsula, and the rugged ‘nuggety’ coastline of Kaka Point. From penguin colonies to fossil forests, atmospheric gold towns to steampunk cities, each stop offers a new side of the south to discover. Hike alpine trails in Wanaka, explore the icy wilderness of Fox Glacier, and stroll beside the turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge — all at a relaxed, immersive pace.

Unwind in Hanmer Springs’ thermal pools, go whale watching in Kaikoura, and savour French-Kiwi charm in Akaroa before wrapping up in Christchurch’s blooming, post-quake creativity. With nights spent under starlit skies and days filled with coastlines, mountains, lakes, and laid-back towns, this journey is for travellers who want more than a highlights reel—it’s a full sensory experience of New Zealand’s wild, wonderful Te Wai Pounamu (‘South Island’ in Maori). Bring your sense of adventure (and your camera)—this is the South Island like you’ve never seen it before.