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Sunset over the mountains at Milford Sound, New Zealand

New Zealand Nature Explorer

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Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
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$500 (nonrefundable)
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$996 (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).
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Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
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Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
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Dates
Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
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Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
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$500 (nonrefundable)
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$996 (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).
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Dates
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
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$14195 USD (+internal air)
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$500 (nonrefundable)
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$14195 USD
Internal Air Cost
$996 (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).
Single Occupancy
$16190 - Learn how to avoid the single supplement.
Dates
Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Pricing
$14195 USD (+internal air)
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$500 (nonrefundable)
Trip Price
$14195 USD
Internal Air Cost
$996 (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).
Single Occupancy
$16190 - Learn how to avoid the single supplement.

Payment & Refunds

Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.

Group Size
Limited To 11 Travelers

A very important feature of our New Zealand ecotourism expedition is the limited group size, as nature travel is most meaningful when experienced in the company of fewer travelers.

Make It Private

Take this trip on a private basis, traveling exclusively with your immediate family, multi-generational family or group of friends.

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Make It Custom

Take this trip on a private basis, traveling exclusively with your immediate family, multi-generational family or group of friends.

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Included
  • Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s), local guides and lodge staff, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, private boat tour on Stewart Island, private boat tour in Milford Sound, private boat tour to Mou Waho Island, all kayaking equipment, some gratuities, airport transfers for those arriving by air on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.

  • Internal air fee includes: Flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island and back to Invercargill, and private scenic helicopter flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown, including scenic glacier and alpine lake landings, plus any additional taxes and fees on these flights (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Not Included

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

Important Information About This Trip

The South Island of New Zealand is vast, and we attempt to take in as much of this beautiful land as possible without rushing, from mountain passes to ocean fjords. Our comprehensive exploration covers more than 900 miles, and the trip involves a fair amount of driving. These are scenic drives that we break up with activities and short stops. They’re always worth the windshield time, allowing us to visit iconic nature destinations like Steward Island, Milford Sound, Lake Wanaka and the beautiful Wilderness Lodges at Lake Moeraki and Arthur’s Pass. Our Expedition Leader knows the land and its flora and fauna intimately as well as its less-visited sites.

New Zealand’s climate is quite complex and varied. Travelers should expect a cool, temperate climate on the South Island, with alpine conditions in the mountainous areas. Mountain chains extending the length of New Zealand provide a barrier for the prevailing westerly winds, dividing the country into dramatically different climate regions. The west coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand; thus, when traveling in this region, you should be prepared to encounter some rain. The areas just to the east of the mountains are the driest. Keep in mind you should be prepared for chilly wet weather.

Mandatory Insurance

Since the areas we travel to are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require that all guests have, at minimum, medical evacuation insurance for this program. This is for the safety of all guests. We require that your chosen independent insurance plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage.

To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays and lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer by calling 800-543-8917.

Getting There & Getting Home

Please arrive in Dunedin by 12 pm on Day 1 in order to join your group for an orientation meeting at 2 pm, followed by a tour of the Otago Peninsula to view royal albatross and yellow-eyed penguins. We recommend that you arrive at least one day prior to Day 1 of your trip to adjust to the time difference. For those that are traveling on the North Island pre-trip extension, you have an included pre-trip night in Dunedin and will be joined with the group for the start of the tour.

We can serve you best if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you, as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient and cost effective travel for you. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.

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