The Expedition

The Expedition

A journey into the profound silence of the wilderness. Navigate the deep-blue reaches of the fjords by private charter and retreat to tented luxury accessible only by air.

Active couplesAdventure seekersThrill loversNovember–March (summer)

This is New Zealand for people who want to feel alive. Not reckless — exhilarated. The kind of travel where you land a helicopter on a glacier before breakfast, jet-boat through a canyon after lunch, and spend the evening watching the Milky Way from a place where light pollution simply doesn't exist.

The Wilderness & Adventure journey takes you to the South Island's most dramatic landscapes, but always with a level of comfort and expertise that means you can push your boundaries without ever feeling out of your depth. Our guides are the best in the country — mountaineers, pilots, and naturalists who've spent their lives in these mountains and rivers.

Every day offers a choice: go bigger or go deeper. Heli-hike a glacier or walk a gentle valley trail. Jet-boat a river or kayak a lake. The itinerary flexes around you.

Key experiences

Glacier heli-hike on Franz Josef
Shotover Canyon jet boat
Milford Sound kayaking
Dark sky stargazing at Aoraki
Skydive over Queenstown (optional)

Your route

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Day by day

Arrive into Queenstown and transfer to your adventure lodge. Evening briefing on the journey ahead over dinner.

  • Welcome dinner and journey briefing

Overnight: Azur Lodge, Queenstown

What's included

  • All premium lodge accommodation
  • All adventure activities as described
  • Helicopter transfers and scenic flights
  • Expert guides throughout
  • All meals at selected restaurants and lodges

Every journey is fully customisable