All Trips/New Zealand Fjords Adventure

New Zealand Fjords Adventure

Fiordland, Milford Sound, and the wildest landscapes on Earth.

11 days6–10 travelersModerate–ChallengingSouth Island, New Zealand

Trip Highlights

Milford Sound cruise at sunrise
Routeburn Track multi-day hike
Bungee jumping in Queenstown
Kayaking through Doubtful Sound
Glow-worm caves at Waitomo
Hobbiton film set visit

Day by Day

  1. Day 1–2

    Arrive Queenstown

    Land in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. Welcome dinner, gear check, and orientation walk along Lake Wakatipu.

  2. Day 3

    Queenstown Thrills

    Optional bungee at Kawarau Bridge (the original). Afternoon jet boat on the Shotover River. Group dinner in town.

  3. Day 4–5

    Routeburn Track

    Two days on the legendary Routeburn Track — alpine meadows, hanging valleys, and views that stop you mid-step. Overnight in trail huts.

  4. Day 6

    Milford Sound

    Drive the iconic Milford Road. Sunrise cruise on Milford Sound — waterfalls, dolphins, and sheer 1,200m cliffs.

  5. Day 7

    Doubtful Sound Kayak

    Full-day kayaking through Doubtful Sound — three times the size of Milford, and almost no other people.

  6. Day 8–9

    West Coast & Waitomo

    Drive north along the wild West Coast. Glow-worm caves at Waitomo — black-water rafting through an underground river lit by thousands of bioluminescent worms.

  7. Day 10–11

    Hobbiton & Farewell

    Morning at the Hobbiton film set in Matamata. Transfer to Auckland for farewell dinner. Depart Day 11.

What's Included

  • 10 nights boutique lodges and huts
  • Daily breakfast + 4 group dinners
  • All guided activities and park fees
  • Private transport throughout South Island
  • Expert RAD guides throughout

Not Included

  • International flights to Queenstown
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Personal gear and clothing
  • Optional bungee or skydive upgrades