Travel Reference
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Itineraries
4 WEEKS
The Gentle Option
Ease into things with a couple of days in
Christchurch
, before taking in dramatic coast-
lines, secluded bays and remnant forest on the private
Banks Peninsula Track
. Head inland
to the hot pools of
Hanmer Springs
, priming yourself for the five-day
St James Walkway
through subalpine river valleys and over two easy mountain passes. Continue through Lewis
Pass to
Nelson Lakes National Park
, a wonderful place for low-level nature walks if you
don't fancy the Mt Robert or St Arnaud Range climbs. Meander through the Motueka Val-
ley, popping in to the Tableland within
Kahurangi National Park
, before hitting
Abel Tas-
man National Park
, exploring the idyllic coast by boat, kayak or on foot. Or all three.