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Queenstown to Queenstown 5 Days / 4 Nights from $1960 Email this Page to a Friend!   Duration: 5 days, 4 nights Accommodations: Stunning locations Tour Code: NSF5 Style: Small Group Touring Highlights: Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound, Te Anau, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Ulva Island   Combine this tour with another Escorted or Independent tour! Call a Travel Team Agent for details. 1.800.788.0829     Itinerary   Day 1. Queenstown, Doubtful Sound Overnight. Travel into the wilds of World Heritage Fiordland National Park. This is a land of cloud-scraping mountain ranges, glacially-gouged fiords, rushing icy streams and lush rainforests. Arrive in Doubtful Sound at the very edge of Fiordland National Park and experience the true remoteness, wilderness and tranquillity of staying in a boat on the fiord overnight. Perhaps venture out on a kayak to discover marine life up close or view Browne Falls cascading down over 600 meters. Stay: Doubtful Sound, "Fiordland Navigator". Day 2. Doubtful Sound, Te Anau. Today we adopt an appropriately relaxed pace. Start with breakfast before our sojourn to Te Anau. Here we visit the fascinating glow worm caves and drift in the darkness beneath the blue-green light created by thousands of glow worms. Stay: Te Anau Hotel & Villas. Day 3. Te Anau, Jetboat Ride, Stewart Island. This morning experience a wonderfully exhilarating jetboat ride across Lake Hauroko, the deepest natural lakein New Zealand, and down the Wairaurahiri River. After a short trip to Invercargill, you'll join your plane for a scenic flight to Stewart Island, known for its diverse marine and bird life, pure waters and sandy beaches. Take some time to relax before a sumptuous dinner of local produce sourced from the sea and the Lodge's garden. Two Night Stay: Stewart Island Lodge. Day 4. Stewart Island, Ulva Island. Enjoy the morning at leisure before discovering Stewart Island from the water. Take a catamaran cruise to Paterson Inlet and visit Ulva Island, a wildlife sanctuary with abundant birdlife. With your very own nature guide, walk ashore to discover the many species of local birds. Back on board, the informative commentary will provide you with a comprehensive insight into your beautiful surrounds. Day 5. Stewart Island, Queenstown. There's time for more exploration of the island before you join your catamaran cruise to Bluff. Then return to the delightful alpine resort of Queenstown.   Departure Dates:   2008 Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec. 1, 8 ,15, 22, 29   2009 Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30      Pricing per person starting from: Double  Single Room with Eight Meals $1960 $2625

What's Included Relax in the serene silence of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise Experience the glow worm cave at Te Anau Exclusive jetboat ride through spectacular scenery on the remote Wairaurahiri River Be captivated by the natural delight of Stewart Island, "Land of the Glowing Skies" Dinner of local produce at Stewart Island Lodge Try to spot the rare kiwi bird on Ulva Island Scenic flight from Invercargill to Stewart Island Minimum numbers may apply.   Finest Dining Includes 8 Meals   Outstanding Places to Stay Stewart Island Lodge, on Half Moon Bay.