The Grand Explorer

The Grand Explorer
14
Days

The Grand Explorer

The Grand Explorer takes you from the golden shores of Abel Tasman National Park at the top of the South Island down to the majestic snow-capped mountains of Milford Sound in the far south. Each day is peppered with touches of luxury and ‘only in New Zealand’ experiences like a helicopter trip to a wildly beautiful and remote part of Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand’s best wine tasting in Marlborough Sounds, and watching sperm whales breach off the rugged coast of Kaikoura. It’s everything you’ve wanted to see and do here in New Zealand, and more!

Map of The Grand Explorer Itinerary

Visited Locations

Abel Tasman National Park
Arrowtown
Blenheim
Canterbury Plains
Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Gibbston Valley
Haast Pass
Kaikoura by the Sea
Lake Matheson
Lake Pukaki
Milford Sound
Mount Cook National Park
Mt Aspiring National Park
Nelson City
Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki
Te Anau
Wanaka Town

New Zealand Trails

Duration
14 Days
Starts
Queenstown
Finishes
Queenstown
Type
Adventure Group Tours
Group Size
Max 14
Accom
4 Star

Highlights

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Walk
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Routeburn Track Day Walk - The Flats
Siberia Valley Flight & Hike
Tasman Glacier Cruise
Whale Watching Kaikoura
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Hiking on the Grand Explorer tour
Day Walk on the Routeburn
Paparoa National Park
Mt Cook Tasman Glacier
Arrowtown
Hooker Valley
Lake Mou Waho
Siberia Valley
Kaikoura
Kaikoura township
Kepler Track
Kepler Track
Milford Sound
Milford Swingbridge
Mitre peak

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TripAdvisor Rating

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