Immerse yourself in the New Zealand landscapes
Hike in a small group through exceptional scenery
Each day brings with it more spellbinding scenes
Head to Beuzenberg Peak via Snake Ridge
Get right off the beaten track and feel as though you're in another world
You'll be surrounded by stunning scenery every day
Choose to hike this spectacular landscape on day 4
Stay in this remote alpine hut on the first night

Best of Southern Alps Trek

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$24
From
$2,363 USD

Hike to some of the most secluded ridges in the Southern Alps on a 7-day trekking adventure from Christchurch to Queenstown. This is the best trek to not feature in any NZ guide book. Packed full of highlights, this stunning tour includes mountain peaks, remote lake and valley systems and the splendour of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring from high vantage points. The trip begins with a drive to the highland region of Lake Tekapo with the first night on the trail spent at a private backcountry hut with superb alpine and lakeside vistas.

  • Category
    Hiking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
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Trek east along a ridgeline to around 2000m (6561ft) before transferring to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park where you will spend a day hiking on the ridge overlooking the Hooker Glacier and directly across from the spectacular Mt Sefton with its rumbling avalanches of ice and rock.

Take your time immersing yourself in the beauty of Aoraki/Mount Cook before continuing to Wanaka to hike above its picturesque lake nestled at the base of the Southern Alps. This amazing trek ends with walks at the Rob Roy Glacier Track and the extraordinary sub-alpine environment of Ben Lomond. Take a quick ride on the Skyline Gondola down to Queenstown to finish of the trip.

While part of the tour does utilise formed tracks, some days the hikes involve untracked scree and tussock. Some of the walking involves gradual climbing without a formed track to follow. The sense of isolation and wilderness is a strong feature of this trip. For you to be able to really enjoy this trip the tour operator recommends that you are confident walking across uneven terrain and are able to walk comfortably for up 4-6 hours at a time (with breaks included) and enjoy walking uphill, with some steep sections.


Tour inclusions and exclusions at a glance:

What's included?
Items included in the cost of the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Packs and poles (on request if required) - please let us know in advance
  • Tasty cafe breakfasts (x6), gourmet picnic or cafe lunches (x7), two course restaurant dinners (x5) catered to all dietary requirements
  • Experienced guides who handle all the hard bits and share epic stories
  • Private vehicle transport including trailer for luggage
  • Skyline gondola ride into Queenstown
  • Tasty nutritious snacks, drinks and treats
  • Transport from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Pre departure information kit to help you plan and prepare
  • Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
What's not included?
Items not included in the cost of the tour

  • International / Domestic flights
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Meals where not specified in the itinerary
  • All beverages, other than breakfast
  • Personal expenses (eg. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping etc)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas
  • Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own drink bottle or hydration system)
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour options and upgrades:

1 tour add-on available