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Discover some of the best-kept secrets of the South Island by hiking and kayaking into the remote depths of the South Island of New Zealand. This itinerary travels from the bushland of Fiordland, down to the rugged coast of the wind scaped Catlins into the valleys of the MacKenzie basin to the peaks of the Southern Alps. Come face to face with some of the worlds rarest species such as the yellow-eyed penguin, Hector dolphins and New Zealand’s Sea Lions. Enjoy the mixture of camping or staying overnight in an alpine hut where evenings are spent creating fine meals while reliving the day’s adventures.
- unique 11-day itinerary is enriched by camping out
- take on the challenge of the Key Summit walk
- kayak out into the Fiords with stunning views of cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife
- traverse through beautiful rain forest along the tops of the Hunter Range to Mt Burns
- explore the most unspoilt scenic region of the Catlins, rich in its history and wildlife. Maybe view playful Hector dolphins surfing the waves.
- camp along Cannibal Bay as you enjoy some traditional cultural cooking, the Maori Hangi
- enjoy the old gold mining route in the high country landscape of Central Otago
- climb up onto the Ohau range with views of basins filled with tarns and alpine plants
- hike up to Sealy tarns and Mueller Hut to see New Zealand’s highest peak Mt Cook, surrounded by stunning icefalls and impressive glaciers
- rock-hop up a river to Trig point which overlooks the Mackenzie basin
- explore water caves and Tri falls stream and swim under a pounding waterfall

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