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5 Days Discover Fiordland & Stewart Island

from £659pp

Enjoy the clean crisp air, breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife of Stewart Island as well as behold the awesome natural spectacular of Fiordland on this exciting tour.


		Day
		1

Queenstown - Doubtful Sound

Depart Queenstown and travel into the wilds of Fiordland National Park. This is a land of cloud scraping mountain ranges, glacially gouged fiords, rushing icy streams and lush rainforest. Perhaps venture out on a kayak to discover marine life up close or view Browne Falls cascading down over 600 metres. (D)
Overnight: Doubtful Sound, Fiordland Navigator


		Day
		2

Doubtful Sound - Te Anau

Today is at an easy going pace. Start with a leisurely breakfast aboard the Fiordland Navigator on tranquil Doubtful Sound before disembarking for your sojourn to Te Anau. This afternoon visit the glow worm caves and drift in darkness beneath the blue-green light of a thousand glow-worms. Dinner this evening is at your own arrangements. (B) Overnight: Te Anau, Te Anau Hotel & Villas


		Day
		3

Te Anau - Stewart Island

This morning depart Te Anau for Invercargill. You will be dropped off at Invercargill airport where you’ll join your plane for a 35 minute scenic flight to Stewart Island, known for its diverse marine and bird life, pure waters and sandy beaches. Take some time to explore before dinner. The lodge prides itself on the use of local produce whether that be from the sea or the Lodge’s garden. (BD) Overnight: Stewart Island, Stewart Island Lodge for two nights.


		Day
		4

Stewart Island

This morning is at leisure to discover Stewart Island. Depart this afternoon on a cruise to Paterson Inlet. You will have the opportunity of taking a guided walk on Ulva Island, an internationally acclaimed open sanctuary, where many rare and endangered native species of birdlife and plants flourish in a predator-free protected environment. Your very own nature guide will share their knowledge with you and help you to understand this delicate eco system. Back on board the cruise, the commentary will also provide a wonderful understanding of the region. (BD)


		Day
		5

Stewart Island - Queenstown

This morning join your catamaran for a one hour cruise to Bluff. Then continue your onward journey with a return transfer to Queenstown. (B)

Tour Prices - Price per person, in £'s from
-	Twin	Single
01 Jan 08-31 Mar 08 01 Apr 08-30 Apr 08 01 May 08-18 May 08 01 Oct 08-31 Oct 08 01 Nov 08-31 Mar 09	699 678 659 699 767	965 897 860 935 1047
Tour does not operate 19May08-30Sep08.