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Stewart Island

and the Catlins

By popular request we return to the far south. Explore the remote and rugged coastline of the Catlins and the spectacular scenery of Stewart Island on our small group escorted tour.

Our tour escort ensures your 7 day tour is relaxing, fun and memorable.This exclusive tour will include a two night stay on Stewart Island. The island’s densely forested hills, tiny 

population and untouched coastline of rocky outcrops and creamy golden sand beaches make it a natural refuge for marine and bird life and a ‘must do’ for every New Zealander.

The Journey through the Catlins by luxury coach will include podocarp forests, rugged coastlines, hidden lakes and stunning waterfalls. 

The natural landscapes are enthralling and the wildlife is extraordinary.

 

*Due to a cancellation, we have one room available

Your travel itinerary

Friday 21 January

Auckland – Invercargill

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Your adventure begins as we fly south to Invercargill. Begin with an afternoon city sights tour and lunch. Before enjoying a welcome dinner tonight at our central city hotel..

 

Saturday 22 January

Invercargill – Stewart Island

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A relaxed morning before we fly to Stewart Island. On arrival we explore the island with plenty of time for photo stops and short walks. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the small township of Oban by foot.

 

Sunday 23 January

Stewart Island

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A leisurely start before we enjoy a cruise of the beautiful Paterson Inlet and Ulva Island. The balance of the day is free to enjoy any number of walks or simply relax and enjoy the local atmosphere. Dinner is included tonight.

Stewart Island’s densely forested hills, tiny population and untouched coastline of rocky outcrops and creamy golden sand beaches make it a natural refuge for marine and bird life and a wonderful destination for people who value nature and wild places.

 

Monday 24 January

Stewart Island – Invercargill

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After a leisurely start we fly to Invercargill. Free afternoon with time to explore New Zealand’s Southern most City.

Invercargill - New Zealand’s southernmost city has plenty of character and a warm, friendly heart. Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco heritage buildings give the city a charming old-world character. Discover the world class vintage truck collection at Bill Richardson Transport World, alternatively, celebrate Invercargill’s motorcycle history at Classic Motorcyle Mecca and learn about the legend of speed - Burt Munro at E Hayes Motorworks.

Take a guided tour through the Invercargill Brewery and discover that good beer is so much more than just bending your elbow. Visit Blue River Dairy, Southland’s Sheep Milk Café, where you can enjoy cheese tasting and a chance to try the best cheeseroll in Southland.

Tuesday 25 January

Invercargill – Catlins – Dunedin

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After breakfast we drive into the Catlins. Highlights include podocarp forests, rugged coastlines, hidden lakes and stunning waterfalls. The natural landscapes are enthralling. 

 

Wednesday 26 January

Dunedin

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A morning city sights tour includes Signal Hill, the world’s steepest street and the Botanical Gardens. An afternoon optional tour to the Royal Albatross Centre on the Otago Peninsular is not be missed.

Optional Tour: Royal Albatross Centre

Albatrosses are the world’s largest seabirds. They normally breed on remote islands and spend at least 85 percent of their lives at sea, well away from land and human view. Dunedin’s Taiaroa Head is the only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world and is a great day out from Dunedin (group numbers are limited).Most breeding albatross will have returned and will be nesting, we should hopefully see between 2- 5 nesting birds or newly hatched chicks. 

Thursday 27 January

Dunedin – Auckland

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This morning we have some free time and lunch before we transfer to the airport for our flight home. 

 

Inclusions

• Six nights hotel accommodation (see details)

• • Cooked breakfasts daily (Stewart Island - continental breakfast) 

• Two lunches and six dinners

• All sightseeing and entrance fees as specified

• Commentaries provided by your experienced escort, drivers and local guides

• Comfortable air-conditioned coaches with panoramic windows

• Return airfares from Auckland - Invercargill and Dunedin - Auckland and other destinations (conditions apply)

• Return flights Invercargill - Stewart Island

• Pukekohe Travel escort subject to 15 passengers travelling 

 

Cost

Cost Per Person *
Auckland - Auckland		Twin ShareSingle 
   $2,902

S3,424

*This is a cash or cheque price. Credit cards will incur a 2% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment

Exclusions

• Cancellation insurance

• Items of a personal nature

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $400 per person will secure a place on the tour.  

• FULL PAYMENT is due no later than 10 December 2022

• Bookings made after  10 December 2022 will require full payment

Cancellations

• Deposit – non refundable

• After 10 December 2022– no refund

• All cancellation charges are on a per-person basis.  

• If this tour is cancelled due to Covid 19 government travel restrictions, and a refund is available, Pukekohe Travel reserves the right in addition to any supplier imposed amendment and cancellation fees, to charge a service and administrative fee of $150 per person

 

Travel Insurance

We strongly advise all participants to take out suitable travel insurance to cover cancellation costs. Please ask us for a quote.

 

Optional Tour

Wednesday 26  Royal Albatross (Dunedin) $55 per person  

Albatrosses are the world’s largest seabirds. They normally breed on remote islands and spend at least 85 percent of their lives at sea, well away from land and human view. Dunedin’s Taiaroa Head is the only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world and is a wonderful day out from Dunedin. The tour includes some walking to see the nesting Albatross (numbers are limited). Most breeding albatross will have returned and will be nesting, we should hopefully see between 2- 5 nesting birds or newly hatched chicks. 

 

Health and Fitness

Walking tours are an important part of the itinerary and a good standard of health is required with the ability to walk on uneven surfaces and negotiate stairs


Note: Pukekohe Travel reserves the right to correct errors and omissions on our website without recourse.
* Itinerary subject to change

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