Exploring rainforests, mountains, glaciers, coasts, limestone gorges and blowholes, the group sees a secret, glow-worm grotto, spots migrating whales and basking seals and learns about the flora and fauna from local experts. The trail covers the Queen Charlotte Walkway, Arthur’s Pass National Park and the Southern Alps, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and the natural gorge on the Porari River. Walk Leader John Knox is one of The Wayfarers’ most popular and knowledgeable guides. Often described as a ‘legend’ by guests, John’s expertise on New Zealand culture, geography, flora and fauna is truly second to none.

Accommodations are all first class in special locations including The Wilderness Lodge at Arthurs Pass, which is a hotel within a nature reserve. The amazing Millbrook Resort at Queenstown was voted Best Hotel in New Zealand 2013 by Tripadvisor. 

All Wayfarers Walks offer excellent value for money with everything included in the trip fee from Day One: including meals, transfers, admission tickets, maps and hotel tips.

The Wayfarers Spectacular South Island, New Zealand is rated Walk Level 2 of 5, covering 4-9 miles per day on good paths, some uphill.

Departure February 4-17 2014, 13 nights. The discounted rate for new guests is US$5,280 pp (including 5% off brochure price of US$5,560). The discounted Friends rate is US$4,965 pp (including 10% off brochure price) based on two sharing.

For more information or destination images, please contact Alicen Dines at Watershed PR on 00 44 1308 420785 email alicen@watershedpr.co.uk.

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The Wayfarers Walking Vacations

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Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture and fitness in 16 countries with 40+ itineraries.

Walks cover Austria, Northern Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Patagonia in Argentina, Alaska, Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy. Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents.