Explore the rocky coastline of Kaikoura, and hike into the spectacular Kaikoura mountain range. Experience unsurpassed mountain views over the Pacific before visiting the beautiful, clear blue waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Hike around Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Parks and explore the bizarre ‘Lord of the Rings ‘ Landscape around Mt Owen.

Discover the scenic coves and headlands of the Bay of Islands. Visit red volcanic headlands, 90-mile beach and the massive dunes of Te Paki’s Reserve followed by Sunset at Cape Reinga. Hike into the Waipoua Kauri Forest and the Trounson Kauri Reserve.

We travel to the dense Podocarp forests of Whirinaki Forest Park and visit the geothermally active area near Rotorua. We explore the moonscapes valleys of the volcanoes in Tongariro National Park followed by the limestone landscape of Waitomo Caves. We then travel to the dormant Volcano, Mt. Taranaki in Mt. Egmont National Park.

Visit the incredible Fiordland National Park, trekking high up into the mountains for spectacular views of the park. Take in the scenic coastal regions of the Catlins coast, including one of the world’s largest fossilised forests. Travel across the central Otago Goldfields, up onto the Ohau Range for superb views of the Southern Alps and Mackenzie Basin. Visit Mt. Cook National Park and see the Hooker and Mueller Glaciers along with the Mt. Seefton Icefall, along with a truly magnificent view of Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain.

Visit the Kahurangi National Park and the unique lush flora of the Heaphy area, and then trek up Mt. Arthur for great views of Nelson. We travel onto Cape Foulwind, to see a breeding seal colony, and Paparoa National Park. Be impressed by the blowholes and rock formations at Punakaiki. We visit the Franz Josef Glacier and the Okarito Rainforest followed by the Podocarp Forests of the Copland Valley.