Make your own way to Queenstown, New Zealand's Adventure Capital, where you will be collected from a central city location at 10:25am to be transferred to Te Anau. This 2-hour scenic drive south along the stunning shores of Lake Wakitipu and the countryside of Southland will bring you to Te Anau, the gateway of Fiordland National Park. Take some time to stroll along the waterfront of the South Island's largest lake, Lake Te Anau and perhaps visit the local Bird Sanctuary along the lake shore. There are many cafes, restaurants and shops all within a short walking distance from your accommodation. And don't miss the Fiordland Cinema, a local gem specially constructed for exclusive daily screenings of the locally filmed, Ata Whenua - Shadowland.

Meals:  Nil

Your guide will collect you at 8.45 am from your tour accommodation for a briefing before your first day’s walk. Here they will give you an opportunity to meet everyone and ask any questions. We will cover in detail the itinerary for each day and any extra information you may need to know. At around 9:30am we will begin with our first day’s hiking on the Kepler Track! We first set off on an exhilarating helicopter flight to the alpine area, high above the bushline. Soaring over Lake Te Anau and onwards to the remote Kepler Mountains and hidden lakes, you will be dropped off at the Luxmore Hut, the start of our walk. Weather permitting there is the option to walk to or partway to the summit of Mt Luxmore allowing us to soak up even more of the expansive mountain views. We then make our way down the well-formed track winding through alpine tussocks, native silver beech forest, and beneath striking limestone bluffs. Along the way your guide will share about the local conservation efforts towards predator control and the protection of our native bird populations. Once reaching the sandy shores of Brod Bay we will meet our water taxi for a short ride back to Te Anau. You will be transferred back to your accommodation around 5:00pm before an early start the next morning.

Meals:  B,L

An earlier start will be necessary today to make the most of every moment as we venture into the heart of Fiordland National Park. A 6:30am pick up will allow us plenty of time to take in the incredibly scenic journey into Milford Sound. Upon arrival, we begin with a short water taxi to Sandfly Point, the start of our guided walk along the world famous Milford Track. The walk winds along the picturesque Arthur River amidst lush rainforest towards Lake Ada where views of idyllic waterfalls begin to appear. The foliage then begins to open up, revealing the spectacular Giant Gate Waterfall and a welcomed rest spot. After making our way back along the track we then have the opportunity to experience the wonder of Milford Sound from the comfort of a small boat cruise. With both indoor and outdoor viewing spaces, you can rest assured you will experience the grandeur of Mitre Peak and the stunning Sterling Falls. Take in the informative commentary from the skipper but don't forget to keep a close eye out for basking seals or playful pods of dolphins. Following the cruise we make our way back to Te Anau along the scenic road, arriving at our accommodation by about 5:45pm.

Meals:  B,L

An 8:30am pick up time this morning will have you on your way to what is arguably the best day walk in Fiordland. We make our way back along the Milford Road before turning off at the top of the Divide and the start of the renowned Routeburn Track. Today's walk takes us from lush, temperate rainforest into the expansive alpine environment of the Key Summit. The steady climb up is paced beautifully with engaging human heritage stories and natural history from your guide. On a fine day you are met with 360 degree views of snow capped peaks, alpine lakes and glacial carved valleys. We take this opportunity on top to enjoy our lunch or in a nearby shelter alongside Lake Howden in more inclement conditions. After soaking in our final alpine vistas in Fiordland we retrace our steps back to the Divide shelter. We arrive back into Te Anau around 4:30pm where we farewell our guide and prepare for a last evening in town.

Meals:  B,L

Enjoy a sleep in or relaxed morning by the lake before being collected at 11.30am for your transfer back to Queenstown. On arrival into Queenstown you can either be dropped off at the airport or the CBD, where trip arrangements end.

Meals:  B