New Zealand
When
Nov to March
Price
From 4 100€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
A road trip through the South Island, from Queenstown, the adventure capital, to Fiordland's vertiginous fjords, via the lakes of Wanaka and the west coast glaciers.
The trip begins on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in a town that has made adrenaline its specialty — bungee jumping, jet boating, or a simple gondola to the top of Bob's Peak for those who prefer the view to the vertigo. Milford Sound, reached by a road through Fiordland National Park, closes this first chapter with a cruise between cliffs and waterfalls plunging straight into the water.
The road to Wanaka, via Glenorchy and its landscapes made famous by Lord of the Rings, opens a second, more contemplative chapter. The Roy's Peak climb, Mount Cook's glacial lake and its miniature icebergs, then the walk to the Franz Josef Glacier on the west coast close the trip at the full scale of the Southern Alps — peaks, ice and an almost total silence.
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Lakeside Lodge Queenstown
A wooden lodge on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, rooms with views of the Remarkables and a shared fireplace for cool evenings.
Wanaka Alpine Lodge
A mountain lodge on the shore of Lake Wanaka, large windows facing the peaks and a hearty breakfast before the hikes.
