Immerse yourself in the New Zealand landscapes
Hike in a small group through exceptional scenery
Each day brings with it more spellbinding scenes
Head to Beuzenberg Peak via Snake Ridge
Get right off the beaten track and feel as though you're in another world
You'll be surrounded by stunning scenery every day
Choose to hike this spectacular landscape on day 4
Stay in this remote alpine hut on the first night

Best of Southern Alps Trek

Duration
7 days
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13 Reviews

Hike to some of the most secluded ridges in the Southern Alps on a 7-day trekking adventure from Christchurch to Queenstown. This is the best trek to not feature in any NZ guide book. Packed full of highlights, this stunning tour includes mountain peaks, remote lake and valley systems and the splendour of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring from high vantage points. The trip begins with a drive to the highland region of Lake Tekapo with the first night on the trail spent at a private backcountry hut with superb alpine and lakeside vistas.

  • Category
    Hiking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts in central Christchurch where you will be collected. Fly into Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

    The tour ends in Queenstown. Fly out of Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

  • How long is the tour? How many hiking days?

    The tour is 7 days long with all 7 days being hiking days.

  • What's the tour like?

    While part of the tour does utilise formed tracks, some days the hikes involve untracked scree and tussock. Some of the walking involves gradual climbing without a formed track to follow. The sense of isolation and wilderness is a strong feature of this trip. For you to be able to really enjoy this trip the tour operator recommends that you are confident walking across uneven terrain and are able to walk comfortably for up 4-6 hours at a time (with breaks included) and enjoy walking uphill, with some steep sections.

  • Who will lead the group?

    The guides are one of the operator's biggest assets. They pride themselves with the standard and quality of these great people who you will be spending your holiday with. They come from all walks of life but they all have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, heaps of fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you. You'll be provided with the services of two guides for many of the trips, (this may depend on the size of the group). All are certified in first aid and CPR and many are advanced mountain guides.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
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Debra V
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

It was fantastic- the hikes chosen were strenuous but absolutely rewarding. The views were incredible. The guides were first class. Ensure that you are physically fit and train for climbing.


Clive A
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

The Best of the Southern Alps trip was excellent in all aspects - information & communication beforehand, fun and well-paced itinerary, outstanding guides, great accommodation and food - altogether a great introduction to the spectacular South Island.


Michael N
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Wonderful, knowledgeable tour leaders for whom nothing was a trouble and a well thought out itinerary. Highlights were the climb on Day 2 to the top of the ridgeline over recent snowfalls to feel we were in line with the peaks of the Alps and to see Mt Cook. Also climb on Day 5 to views over Wanaka.

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