Lodging
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
Days 1 to 2 (2 nights)
The brand new Sudima Kaikōura is a lovely hotel located within a one-minute walk to the beach and center of town. Guest rooms have comfortable ...

Hotels in Nelson
Nelson, New Zealand
Day 3 (1 night)
Day 3 (1 night)
In Nelson, we stay at one of the following properties:
Rutherford HotelGrand Mercure Nelson Monaco Hotel
Awaroa Lodge
Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman Nat'l Park, New Zealand
Days 4 to 5 (2 nights)
Days 4 to 5 (2 nights)
This lodge’s spectacular location can’t be beat—right on the pristine shores of Abel Tasman National Park and accessible only by ...
Omau Settlers Lodge
Westport, New Zealand
Day 6 (1 night)
Day 6 (1 night)
You’ll experience renowned Kiwi hospitality at this owner-operated lodge, perfectly located by the sea. Eight private cottage studios offer ...
Beachfront Hotel
Hokitika, New Zealand
Day 7 (1 night)
Day 7 (1 night)
As the name implies, this comfortable hotel is set right on the beach, close to the heart of Hokitika. We have guest rooms facing the Tasman Sea, so ...
Rainforest Retreat
Franz Josef, New Zealand
Day 8 (1 night)
Day 8 (1 night)
Set in the heart of Franz Josef village, Rainforest Retreat offers a range of options in a convenient location near the glacier. Guest ...
Edgewater Hotel
Wanaka, New Zealand
Day 9 (1 night)
Day 9 (1 night)
The Edgewater has a wonderful and peaceful lakefront location just outside the town of Wanaka (it’s about a 20-minute walk to the town ...
Kinross Cottages & Vineyard
Gibbston, New Zealand
Days 10 to 11 (2 nights)
Days 10 to 11 (2 nights)
These brand-new chalet-style duplex cottages are set on a 50-acre vineyard in the Gibbston Valley just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown. Here ...
Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Day 12 (1 night)
Day 12 (1 night)
The Fiordland Jewel is a deluxe 20-passenger vessel that offers an intimate sailing experience in the beauty of Milford Sound, one of the Southern ...
Extension Accommodations
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