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The Top of the South Adventure Trail

This 10 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Wellington.

Begin your journey with the famous Cook Strait crossing, leading directly into the stunning waterways of the Marlborough Sounds and home to the iconic Queen Charlotte Track. Experience the seclusion of the Sounds with an unforgettable stay at a premier location, accessible only by boat, before following the scenic route to Nelson, New Zealand’s sunniest region. Here, you’ll enjoy a bespoke cycling experience, pedalling the Great Taste Trail to Mapua, tasting local treats along the way. The adventure elevates in Abel Tasman National Park, where you'll sea kayak through crystal-clear waters and walk a pristine section of one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Venture out to the remote and dramatic coastal landscapes of Golden Bay, before returning to Picton and Wellington.

Accommodation type on this tour is: .

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Airport to your Accommodation with In Style Executive

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Wellington Hotel to Airport with In Style Executive

Included activity: Private transfer from Wellington Hotel to Interislander Ferry with In Style Executive

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Picton Ferry Terminal to Picton Accommodation

Included activity: Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Visit

Included activity: Water Taxi Picton to Lochmara Lodge

Included activity: 2-course dinner at Lochmara Lodge

Included activity: 2-course dinner at Lochmara Lodge

Included activity: Water Taxi Lochmara Lodge to Picton

Included activity: Nelson to Mapua Adventure on the Great Taste Trail by eBike with Kiwi Journeys - Lunch Included

Included activity: Harakeke Restaurant at Awaroa Lodge

Included activity: Sail and Cruise Transfer with Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

Included activity: Half Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip

Included activity: Harakeke Restaurant at Awaroa Lodge

Included activity: Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Included activity: Private Taxi Transfer - Wellington Ferry Terminal to Accommodation

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

Itinerary summary for: The Top of the South Adventure Trail

Day 1: Arrive in Wellington
Accommodation: Booklovers B&B

Day 2: Cook Strait Crossing
Accommodation: Edit Picton

Day 3: Marlborough Sounds and the Queen Charlotte Track
Accommodation: Lochmara Lodge

Day 4: Explore Lochmara Lodge at your leisure
Accommodation: Lochmara Lodge

Day 5: Drive to Nelson via Blenheim
Accommodation: Ah House Nelson City Bed & Breakfast

Day 6: Cycling the Great Taste Trail to Mapua Wharf
Accommodation: Ah House Nelson City Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: Explore Abel Tasman by land and sea
Accommodation: Awaroa Lodge

Day 8: Kayak the crystal clear waters of Abel Tasman
Accommodation: Awaroa Lodge

Day 9: Journey back to Wellington
Accommodation: Booklovers B&B

Day 10: Farewell Aotearoa