South Island West Coast: 5-Day Small-Group Walking Tour with All Meals, Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Rainforest Stay

Lace up your hiking boots and breathe in the revitalising alpine air as you traverse breathtaking cinematic scenery on this unforgettable five-day small-group walking tour of New Zealand’s West Coast (max. 14 travellers). Tick off the South Island’s most beautiful, famous sights, as well as discovering its lesser-known hidden gems.

Accompanied by expert guides, step away from civilisation and embark on incredible hikes guaranteed to take your breath away. Traverse Lake Matheson’s ancient forest loop with reflective Mount Cook vistas and follow the historic gold mining trail that ventures deep into Paparoa National Park. In Glacier Country, marvel at the impressive icy terminal face of Franz Josef, carved through rainforest over millennia. Encounter some of New Zealand’s native birdlife on a picturesque kayak tour with a snowcapped mountain backdrop at Ōkārito Lagoon. Step off the beaten track into pristine pockets of wilderness — brimming with untouched beaches, towering waterfalls and lush rainforest — all while travelling in absolute comfort onboard your tour group’s private vehicle, enjoying delicious daily meals and luxury accommodation. Finally, capture jaw-dropping vistas on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic flight over Mount Aspiring and the magnificent expanse of Milford Sound — where you’ll gaze upon the maze of prehistoric forested valleys and dramatic peaks rising out of its ink-blue depths.