B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner

Day 1 Depart Queenstown at 3pm. To Lake Hawea, a tranquil lake with hikes, canoeing, cycle and swimming. Lakeside camp in stunning location.
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Day 2 A relaxed morning at the camp. Lake Wanaka and Haast Pass. Cycle steep downhill, through rain forest, Cycle past waterfalls and pools to the wild West Coast. Camp at Okuru, a world heritage area with optional Jet Boating on the Waiatoto, canoeing, bird life, lagoon and beach walks. B/L/D...

Day 3 Drive to Fox Glacier for optional Guided Walk or Heli Hike on the glacier. Cycle to Okarito beach camp. White Heron Sanctuary, spectacular walks and breathtaking views of the Southern Alps. B/L/D...

Day 4 Morning at Okarito to canoe, walk or relax. Cycle the route ahead. Hokitika, visit a Greenstone Factory. Stunning coastal walk and cycle. Beach camp two nights at Punakaiki, home of the famous Pancake Rocks. Paparoa N.P. B/D...

Day 5 Traditional Flying Kiwi Pancake Breakfast. Explore the outstanding sub-tropical flora and admire limestone formations of the Pororari River Canyon. Cycle in area. Glow worm caves, beach, Optional Rafting and Horse Trekking. B/L/D...

Day 6 Check out seal colony. Through the Buller Gorge for some cycling and good scenery to the Abel Tasman region. Cycle backroute through Kaiteriteri. Stay two nights at Old MacDonald's Farm, Marahau, with the Abel Tasman N.P. on our doorstep. B/D...

Day 7 Free day for exploring the area. Walk, Cycle, Optional Sea Kayak or Boat and Walk to the golden beaches. Swim in crystal clear waters. Night out at a cool cafe. B/L...

Day 8 Time in Nelson. Optional Sky-diving. Pelorus River. Cycle along Queen Charlotte Drive. Marlborough wine region. Picton by 6pm. B...