Ben Lomond, Fiordland, Stewart-Island & Hollyford Heli-Hike 7D6N, Fully Guided

From A$5,140.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Departing from Queenstown, discover the awe-inspiring Milford Sound, Hollyford Valley and unspoiled natural beauty of the wildlife-rich Stewart Island on foot over seven days. Ben Lomond Track, Stewart Island, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Routeburn Track, Kepler track and Hollyford Heli-hike are all on show in this incredible trip.

Kick off your trip in the 'adventure capital' Queenstown where you hike the lower slopes of Ben Lomond for extensive panoramic views over Lake Wakitipu. Crossing over to Stewart Island you will enjoy some short walks as well as a free day to explore this remote island on foot, kayak or even try to sight New Zealand's iconic flightless bird ‐ the Kiwi.

Stewart Island is one of the few places in the country with the greatest chance of seeing this very shy ...

Trip Highlights

  • Hike to magical viewpoints on Ben Lomond, above Queenstown
  • Visit Stewart Island to see the bird life and maybe spot a Kiwi
  • Trek in Fiordland with spectacular viewpoints and towering rocky walls
  • Indulge in a luxury lodge in a serene remote environment
  • Experience the magnificence of the remote Hollyford wilderness
  • Enjoy a magical helicopter ride over Milford Sound to the secluded Martins Bay

What's Included

  • 5 nights hotel/motel ensuite accommodation on a twin share basis
  • 1 night exclusive use of Martin's Bay private lodge (shared bathroom)
  • Helicopter over Milford Sound into Martin's Bay (Hollyford)
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Ferry to and from Stewart Island
  • Professional qualified driver/guide
  • Packs and poles (on request if required). Please let us know at booking
  • Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
  • Water and snacks while trekking
  • Private vehicle transport

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive - Queenstown - Ben Lomond Hike Invercargill
Homestead Villa Motel
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 Stewart Island
South Sea Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Free day on Stewart Island
South Sea Hotel
Breakfast
DAY 4 Te Anau - Fiordland National Park - Kelper Track
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Milford Sound - Helicopter to Hollyford - Martin's Bay Lodge
Martin's Bay Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Hollyford Valley - Martin's Bay Lodge
Martin's Bay Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 Routeburn Track Key Summits - Queenstown - Depart
None
Breakfast, Lunch

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Queenstown, New Zealand.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Queenstown.


We provide private car or helicopter transfer service. Please contact us to quote and arrange private transfer. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au 

Walking Distance

Day 1: Approximately 5 - 7 km, 2 - 3 hours
Day 2: Approximately 10 km, 4 hours
Day 3: Free day on Stewart Island
Day 4: Approximately 5 - 7 km, 2 - 3 hours
Day 5: Approximately 5 - 7 km, 2 - 3 hours
Day 6: Approximately 20 km
Day 7: Approximately 7 - 10 km, 5 hours

Total: Approximately 52 - 57 km

Weather & Climate

In New Zealand, January and February are the warmest months of the year (Summer). The temperature is in the 75F/25C range. February is generally regarded as the best weather month which means it's also popular on the trail.

March temperatures average at 70F/21C and is the most stable time of year to visit weather-wise, with little rain and low wind. April and May start to get a little cooler in the South, but it offers crisp clear evenings for stargazing.

June to August is Winter. Temperatures in the far south experiences an average of 47F/8C.

September to November start to warm up with flowers dotting the green forests. The average temperature is 58F/15C in the South.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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