Queenstown Southern Loop





Discover the silent Sounds, spectacular scenery and Stewart Island of the south
Why you'll love this trip
- Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
- Explore the Catlins, an untamed coastal wilderness home to rugged cliffs, dense forest, and spectacular hidden waterfalls.
- Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island, a haven for hikers and birdwatches and the place to spot a wild kiwi.
- Enjoy two nights and one full day to explore the wilderness of Stewart Island, cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 October 2026 - 30 September 2027
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
5 breakfasts
Private vehicle, Ferry
Hotel (2 nights), Lodge (1 night), Motel (2 nights)
This trip generates 30 kg of CO2-e per person per day
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Before you book you should know
Dates and prices
Important notes
START & FINISH TIMES
This trip will begin on Day 1 at 10:30am at the Heartland Hotel Queenstown, and concludes at 2pm on Day 6. Please take this into account when making onward travel arrangements.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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