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Daily Mileage: 2-8 Miles
8 Days
Starting From
$5,545.00
12 Days
Starting From
$7,295.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionWhile most walking tours of New Zealand’s South Island skip over its majestic north coast, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on the best of the island! On this unique Country Walkers adventure, you’ll explore the splendid vistas of the Southern Alps, the pristine shores of Lake Rotoiti, and take a boat ride to the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park—a rich coastal environment unspoiled by car traffic. Here, you’ll stay in a secluded lodge perched deep in the coastal forest—just a short walk from the smooth shores of Awaroa Beach. Surrounded by wildlife, you’ll discover wetlands and sub-tropical bush that are home to native pūkeko, oyster-catchers, and songbirds—even getting up close to the cheeky, flightless weka. Cruise through the incomparable beauty of Marlborough Sounds as the ship’s captain pauses by a greenlip mussel farm—pulling ropes of plump, succulent shellfish straight from the sea. Along the way, you’ll enjoy New Zealand’s renowned farm-to-table cuisine, superlative vintages, and the cheerful camaraderie of your insightful Kiwi guides.
Country Walkers is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
This tour is one of our Guided Walking Adventures, rated easy to moderate, averaging 2-8 miles of walking per day. The walking terrain is varied, including well-worn forest paths, exposed trails with rocks and roots, and stretches of sandy beach in Abel Tasman National Park. You will cross many suspension bridges, which are well-built and not very high. While this is not a mountain-climbing tour, there are daily ascents and descents. You travel through extremely diverse climate zones and correspondingly varied walking terrain including high alpine, temperate rainforest, and coastal paths.
Tour Day | Choose Your Route Option | Miles per Option | Hours per Option** | Elevation per Option** | Activity Level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Walk | 3 | 01:30 | easy-moderate | |
2 | Short Long |
0.5 2 |
00:30 01:00 |
easy easy |
|
3 | Short Long |
2 5 |
01:00 02:30 |
easy moderate |
|
4 | Walk | 3-5 | 01:30-02:30-02:30 | easy-moderate | |
5 | Walk | 6 | 03:30 | easy-moderate | |
6 | Long Short |
1 1 |
00:30 00:30 |
moderate easy |
|
7 | Walk | 7 | 03:30 | easy-moderate |
Alternate options may be available
**Route mileage, hours, and elevation gain/loss are all approximate
***Elevation gain/loss indicated if greater than 500 feet
Itinerary
Wed, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 26 - 2025
Show Itinerary:
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first nights aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Flying to New Zealand requires crossing the International Date Line, so this day is “lost.”
Start off your first day in Christchurch right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Meet in Christchurch. Conical Hill Walk; 3 miles, easy to moderate
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, meet your guides at the Chateau on the Park at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. They will be wearing Country Walkers shirts. Please be dressed for walking.
Drive from Christchurch this morning to Hanmer Springs, a walker’s paradise of forested hills dotted with soothing thermal baths. The small town was discovered and settled for its hot springs, which today lure those seeking curative waters in a pastoral setting. Upon arrival, set off on a short scenic walk among diverse sub-alpine flora. The iconic Conical Hill Walk features a gentle climb that zigzags through exotic varieties of trees, including Japanese cypress and giant fir. At the summit, enjoy spectacular views of the sweeping Hanmer Basin. Relax here for a while at the lookout where a plaque honors the work of Duncan Rutherford, an early settler who helped develop the area.
Later, browse the charming center of Hanmer Springs, with its colorful galleries and inviting shops and restaurants. Then it’s time to indulge in the thermal pools around which the town was established. A soak in the springs’ soothing, mineral-rich waters will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for your New Zealand adventure.
Note: Please have your swimwear easily accessible in your day bag if you wish to soak in the thermal pools.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
0.5 mile, easy, Honeydew Walk; 2 miles, easy
After breakfast, you begin the northeast drive to the small alpine village of St. Arnaud. En route, enjoy a short, easy walk through an alpine environment. Once you reach the Alpine Lodge, your home for the next two days, you’ll have time to settle into your room before rejoining the group. Located on the northern shores of Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud is a favored base for New Zealand trampers exploring the picturesque contours of Nelson Lakes National Park. This 390-square-mile stretch encompasses the surrounding mountains and sparkling waters of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa—its vistas are magnificent, as you will discover.
Head out directly from the lodge to trace a loop trail, the Honeydew Walk. This mostly flat trail provides the perfect introduction to the plants and birdlife that call the northern mountains of the South Island home—from thick beech forests and grassy tussocks to kākāriki (parakeet) and korimako (bellbird).
This evening, join your fellow walkers and guides for a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients. Throughout your adventure, you’ll dine on fresh foods harvested from local farms and the surrounding sea. Though much of New Zealand’s cuisine is British-based, modern-day dishes have Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Rim influences.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 miles, moderate, Optional – Brunner Peninsula; 2 miles, easy
A hearty breakfast at your lodge provides fuel for today’s longer walk. With a guide-prepared picnic lunch in your pack, travel to the trailhead for the Mt. Robert Circuit. There, you set out on a loop around the flank of Pourangahau, the mountain’s indigenous name. These slopes were crowded with beech trees until 1887, when a fire consumed many of them. In the ensuing years, early settlers favored grass growth over tree regeneration for the grazing of sheep. Still an actively recovering forest today, it provides a fascinating glimpse of the area’s natural history.
As you climb steadily toward the summit, your hike offers sweeping views of Lake Rotoiti. You can make use of the huts and shelters along the way to take a break and marvel at the dramatic scenery. As you ascend, the forest recedes, and you walk past alpine herbs and shrubs. At the mountain’s open face, you pass several scree-filled gullies before crossing the ridge for your return hike. For a gentler walk, follow the Brunner Peninsula Nature Trail, a mostly flat loop path with views from Kerr Bay and West Bay across Lake Rotoiti to surrounding peaks. If you wish, enjoy the lake’s beach and browse the visitor center before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon or swim. In the event of rain in New Zealand’s unpredictable climate, your guides provide wet-weather options.
Savor another delectable dinner at the lodge tonight, then perhaps go for a walk to search for the Southern Cross in the night sky. Visible year-round only from the Southern Hemisphere, it is among the smallest of constellations: four bright stars shining close together.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Abel Tasman Coast Track; 3 or 5 miles, easy to moderate
You leave the magnificent mountains of St. Arnaud and Nelson Lakes National Park behind this morning, traveling north to the coast. Enjoy the scenic, two-hour drive, arriving at seaside Kaiteriteri in time to enjoy lunch in the village before boarding the Sea Shuttle that will whisk you to New Zealand’s acclaimed Abel Tasman National Park. As you cruise, take in the marine vistas and marvel at the famous Split Apple Rock, a massive granite boulder cleaved in half over millennia by wind and water. You also pass Adele Island, home to a colony of fur seals, and numerous pristine beaches lapped by crystalline turquoise waters.
Disembark at either Medland’s Beach for a long option or Tonga Quarry to set off along the celebrated Abel Tasman Coast Track, heralded as one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” by the Department of Conservation. This magnificent trail leads past rocky outcrops, quiet sheltered coves, and golden, palm-fringed beaches. You’ll arrive at your lodge late this afternoon. You may wish to head down to the beach for a swim or simply relax on your room’s private deck, perhaps pausing to chat with other walkers passing through. As the day draws to a close, the day-hikers leave and a hush falls over the lodge; you are among the lucky few to experience this magical place overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 miles, easy to moderate
The beauty of Abel Tasman is its shape-shifting character. Over millennia, tidal activity has sculpted the landscape, which has some of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand. Park walks often involve crossing inlets, but only at low tide and when conditions allow. Rest assured that, with a flexible mindset and readiness to change course, your experience in this breathtaking region will be richly rewarding.
If you wish, you may join your guide on a four- to five-hour walk from your lodge to Totaranui. Your walk and return shuttle are timed to work with the tides. You depart the lodge with a packed lunch and traverse the Awaroa Inlet, lush with beech, rimu, and matai forest with sweeping views of the wilderness. Descend into Totaranui, passing giant rata trees in their clifftop habitats. Upon arrival at Totaranui’s National Park headquarters, peruse the informative exhibit on local ecology, and walk down to the beach for a swim. After time to relax, board the Sea Shuttle back to Awaroa. This afternoon, enjoy time on the nearby beach, or head out for some birdwatching in search of petrels, herons, or even penguins. Or seek out other wildlife in the Awaroa wetlands, perhaps deer or wild goats. Regroup with your fellow travelers for dinner together in the dining room of the Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1 mile, moderate; Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, 1 mile, easy
This morning, “have a lie-in,” as the locals say, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Once you’re ready for the day, spend an hour or so traversing the Sky Track Trail, a splendid loop walk open only to guests of the lodge. The path climbs about 300 feet above the inlet, affording breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and azure waters along the coastline.
In the late morning, walk five minutes from the lodge to the beach to catch the Sea Shuttle back to Kaiteriteri. From here, enjoy a scenic drive to Havelock, the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Before reaching Havelock, discover ancient rimu trees and enjoy expansive views of the Pelorus River on the Circle Loop Trail at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. In the north of this spectacular coastal region, a vast expanse of sea-drowned valleys forms dozens of secluded bays, islands, and beaches. It’s an ideal place for exploration on foot. In the south, the undulating hills are blanketed with vineyards that produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Later, stop in for lunch at a riverside cafe and enjoy the laid-back vibration of the small, artistic community.
This afternoon, embark on a private cruiser and set off across shimmering waters to reach your lodge on Kenepuru Sound. About an hour later, arrive at Portage Bay and your home for the next two nights, with easy access to Kenepuru Sound from a private dock. Enjoy fresh-from-the-water seafood during dinner on your own this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7 miles, easy to moderate
The Marlborough Sounds comprise one of New Zealand’s most fascinating playgrounds for outdoor lovers. And your lodge is ideally positioned for you to take full advantage of the surrounding beauty and invigorating activities. Join us for a final and unforgettable walk along portions of the 43-mile Queen Charlotte Track, one of New Zealand’s most remarkable walks.
After breakfast, embark a water taxi from the lodge’s dock to the start of your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, traversing the ridgeline of hills that surround the sound. As you cruise, the captain enlightens you about greenshell mussels, a local delicacy. On foot, follow the Portage Track through native bush along rolling ascents and descents, marveling at magnificent views over the mirror-like water, reflecting the distant hills and sky. Your walk ends with a leisurely descent back to your hotel in Portage Bay, where you might hop on a paddleboard or kayak before the evening descends, both free for use by guests of the hotel.
Tonight, gather with your travel mates for dinner in the hotel’s dining room.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you travel to the town of Nelson, the oldest city on the South Island, where there will be time to explore on your own or walk to the hilltop “Centre of New Zealand,” which many believe to be the nation’s geographic center. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of surrounding hills and the city of Nelson. You say goodbye to your guides after an included lunch downtown. The small city is yours to explore for the remainder of the day. Your luggage will be delivered to your hotel, and your guides will provide walking maps so that you may return to the hotel at your leisure in the afternoon. Please note that check-in may not be available until after 3:00 p.m.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After an included breakfast this morning, a complimentary shuttle to the Nelson Airport, about 10 minutes away, will be provided by SuperShuttle based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first nights aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Flying to New Zealand requires crossing the International Date Line, so this day is “lost.”
Start off your first day in Christchurch right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Meet in Christchurch. Conical Hill Walk; 3 miles, easy to moderate
After enjoying an included breakfast at your hotel, meet your guides at the Chateau on the Park at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. They will be wearing Country Walkers shirts. Please be dressed for walking.
Drive from Christchurch this morning to Hanmer Springs, a walker’s paradise of forested hills dotted with soothing thermal baths. The small town was discovered and settled for its hot springs, which today lure those seeking curative waters in a pastoral setting. Upon arrival, set off on a short scenic walk among diverse sub-alpine flora. The iconic Conical Hill Walk features a gentle climb that zigzags through exotic varieties of trees, including Japanese cypress and giant fir. At the summit, enjoy spectacular views of the sweeping Hanmer Basin. Relax here for a while at the lookout where a plaque honors the work of Duncan Rutherford, an early settler who helped develop the area.
Later, browse the charming center of Hanmer Springs, with its colorful galleries and inviting shops and restaurants. Then it’s time to indulge in the thermal pools around which the town was established. A soak in the springs’ soothing, mineral-rich waters will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for your New Zealand adventure.
Note: Please have your swimwear easily accessible in your day bag if you wish to soak in the thermal pools.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
0.5 mile, easy, Honeydew Walk; 2 miles, easy
After breakfast, you begin the northeast drive to the small alpine village of St. Arnaud. En route, enjoy a short, easy walk through an alpine environment. Once you reach the Alpine Lodge, your home for the next two days, you’ll have time to settle into your room before rejoining the group. Located on the northern shores of Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud is a favored base for New Zealand trampers exploring the picturesque contours of Nelson Lakes National Park. This 390-square-mile stretch encompasses the surrounding mountains and sparkling waters of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa—its vistas are magnificent, as you will discover.
Head out directly from the lodge to trace a loop trail, the Honeydew Walk. This mostly flat trail provides the perfect introduction to the plants and birdlife that call the northern mountains of the South Island home—from thick beech forests and grassy tussocks to kākāriki (parakeet) and korimako (bellbird).
This evening, join your fellow walkers and guides for a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients. Throughout your adventure, you’ll dine on fresh foods harvested from local farms and the surrounding sea. Though much of New Zealand’s cuisine is British-based, modern-day dishes have Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Rim influences.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 miles, moderate, Optional – Brunner Peninsula; 2 miles, easy
A hearty breakfast at your lodge provides fuel for today’s longer walk. With a guide-prepared picnic lunch in your pack, travel to the trailhead for the Mt. Robert Circuit. There, you set out on a loop around the flank of Pourangahau, the mountain’s indigenous name. These slopes were crowded with beech trees until 1887, when a fire consumed many of them. In the ensuing years, early settlers favored grass growth over tree regeneration for the grazing of sheep. Still an actively recovering forest today, it provides a fascinating glimpse of the area’s natural history.
As you climb steadily toward the summit, your hike offers sweeping views of Lake Rotoiti. You can make use of the huts and shelters along the way to take a break and marvel at the dramatic scenery. As you ascend, the forest recedes, and you walk past alpine herbs and shrubs. At the mountain’s open face, you pass several scree-filled gullies before crossing the ridge for your return hike. For a gentler walk, follow the Brunner Peninsula Nature Trail, a mostly flat loop path with views from Kerr Bay and West Bay across Lake Rotoiti to surrounding peaks. If you wish, enjoy the lake’s beach and browse the visitor center before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon or swim. In the event of rain in New Zealand’s unpredictable climate, your guides provide wet-weather options.
Savor another delectable dinner at the lodge tonight, then perhaps go for a walk to search for the Southern Cross in the night sky. Visible year-round only from the Southern Hemisphere, it is among the smallest of constellations: four bright stars shining close together.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Abel Tasman Coast Track; 3 or 5 miles, easy to moderate
You leave the magnificent mountains of St. Arnaud and Nelson Lakes National Park behind this morning, traveling north to the coast. Enjoy the scenic, two-hour drive, arriving at seaside Kaiteriteri in time to enjoy lunch in the village before boarding the Sea Shuttle that will whisk you to New Zealand’s acclaimed Abel Tasman National Park. As you cruise, take in the marine vistas and marvel at the famous Split Apple Rock, a massive granite boulder cleaved in half over millennia by wind and water. You also pass Adele Island, home to a colony of fur seals, and numerous pristine beaches lapped by crystalline turquoise waters.
Disembark at either Medland’s Beach for a long option or Tonga Quarry to set off along the celebrated Abel Tasman Coast Track, heralded as one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” by the Department of Conservation. This magnificent trail leads past rocky outcrops, quiet sheltered coves, and golden, palm-fringed beaches. You’ll arrive at your lodge late this afternoon. You may wish to head down to the beach for a swim or simply relax on your room’s private deck, perhaps pausing to chat with other walkers passing through. As the day draws to a close, the day-hikers leave and a hush falls over the lodge; you are among the lucky few to experience this magical place overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 miles, easy to moderate
The beauty of Abel Tasman is its shape-shifting character. Over millennia, tidal activity has sculpted the landscape, which has some of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand. Park walks often involve crossing inlets, but only at low tide and when conditions allow. Rest assured that, with a flexible mindset and readiness to change course, your experience in this breathtaking region will be richly rewarding.
If you wish, you may join your guide on a four- to five-hour walk from your lodge to Totaranui. Your walk and return shuttle are timed to work with the tides. You depart the lodge with a packed lunch and traverse the Awaroa Inlet, lush with beech, rimu, and matai forest with sweeping views of the wilderness. Descend into Totaranui, passing giant rata trees in their clifftop habitats. Upon arrival at Totaranui’s National Park headquarters, peruse the informative exhibit on local ecology, and walk down to the beach for a swim. After time to relax, board the Sea Shuttle back to Awaroa. This afternoon, enjoy time on the nearby beach, or head out for some birdwatching in search of petrels, herons, or even penguins. Or seek out other wildlife in the Awaroa wetlands, perhaps deer or wild goats. Regroup with your fellow travelers for dinner together in the dining room of the Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1 mile, moderate; Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, 1 mile, easy
This morning, “have a lie-in,” as the locals say, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Once you’re ready for the day, spend an hour or so traversing the Sky Track Trail, a splendid loop walk open only to guests of the lodge. The path climbs about 300 feet above the inlet, affording breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and azure waters along the coastline.
In the late morning, walk five minutes from the lodge to the beach to catch the Sea Shuttle back to Kaiteriteri. From here, enjoy a scenic drive to Havelock, the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Before reaching Havelock, discover ancient rimu trees and enjoy expansive views of the Pelorus River on the Circle Loop Trail at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. In the north of this spectacular coastal region, a vast expanse of sea-drowned valleys forms dozens of secluded bays, islands, and beaches. It’s an ideal place for exploration on foot. In the south, the undulating hills are blanketed with vineyards that produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Later, stop in for lunch at a riverside cafe and enjoy the laid-back vibration of the small, artistic community.
This afternoon, embark on a private cruiser and set off across shimmering waters to reach your lodge on Kenepuru Sound. About an hour later, arrive at Portage Bay and your home for the next two nights, with easy access to Kenepuru Sound from a private dock. Enjoy fresh-from-the-water seafood during dinner on your own this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7 miles, easy to moderate
The Marlborough Sounds comprise one of New Zealand’s most fascinating playgrounds for outdoor lovers. And your lodge is ideally positioned for you to take full advantage of the surrounding beauty and invigorating activities. Join us for a final and unforgettable walk along portions of the 43-mile Queen Charlotte Track, one of New Zealand’s most remarkable walks.
After breakfast, embark a water taxi from the lodge’s dock to the start of your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, traversing the ridgeline of hills that surround the sound. As you cruise, the captain enlightens you about greenshell mussels, a local delicacy. On foot, follow the Portage Track through native bush along rolling ascents and descents, marveling at magnificent views over the mirror-like water, reflecting the distant hills and sky. Your walk ends with a leisurely descent back to your hotel in Portage Bay, where you might hop on a paddleboard or kayak before the evening descends, both free for use by guests of the hotel.
Tonight, gather with your travel mates for dinner in the hotel’s dining room.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you travel to the town of Nelson, the oldest city on the South Island, where there will be time to explore on your own or walk to the hilltop “Centre of New Zealand,” which many believe to be the nation’s geographic center. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of surrounding hills and the city of Nelson. You say goodbye to your guides after an included lunch downtown. The small city is yours to explore for the remainder of the day. Your luggage will be delivered to your hotel, and your guides will provide walking maps so that you may return to the hotel at your leisure in the afternoon. Please note that check-in may not be available until after 3:00 p.m.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After an included breakfast this morning, a complimentary shuttle to the Nelson Airport, about 10 minutes away, will be provided by SuperShuttle based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Sat, Jan 18 to Sat, Jan 25 - 2025
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Meet in Christchurch. Conical Hill Walk; 3 miles, easy to moderate
Your guides meet you at the Chateau on the Park at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. They will be wearing Country Walkers shirts. Please be dressed for walking.
Drive from Christchurch this morning to Hanmer Springs, a walker’s paradise of forested hills dotted with soothing thermal baths. The small town was discovered and settled for its hot springs, which today lure those seeking curative waters in a pastoral setting. Upon arrival, set off on a short scenic walk among diverse sub-alpine flora. The iconic Conical Hill Walk features a gentle climb that zigzags through exotic varieties of trees, including Japanese cypress and giant fir. At the summit, enjoy spectacular views of the sweeping Hanmer Basin. Relax here for a while at the lookout where a plaque honors the work of Duncan Rutherford, an early settler who helped develop the area.
Later, browse the charming center of Hanmer Springs, with its colorful galleries and inviting shops and restaurants. Then it’s time to indulge in the thermal pools around which the town was established. A soak in the springs’ soothing, mineral-rich waters will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for your New Zealand adventure.
Note: Please have your swimwear easily accessible in your day bag if you wish to soak in the thermal pools.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
0.5 mile, easy, Honeydew Walk; 2 miles, easy
After breakfast, you begin the northeast drive to the small alpine village of St. Arnaud. En route, enjoy a short, easy walk through an alpine environment. Once you reach the Alpine Lodge, your home for the next two days, you’ll have time to settle into your room before rejoining the group. Located on the northern shores of Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud is a favored base for New Zealand trampers exploring the picturesque contours of Nelson Lakes National Park. This 390-square-mile stretch encompasses the surrounding mountains and sparkling waters of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa—its vistas are magnificent, as you will discover.
Head out directly from the lodge to trace a loop trail, the Honeydew Walk. This mostly flat trail provides the perfect introduction to the plants and birdlife that call the northern mountains of the South Island home—from thick beech forests and grassy tussocks to kākāriki (parakeet) and korimako (bellbird).
This evening, join your fellow walkers and guides for a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients. Throughout your adventure, you’ll dine on fresh foods harvested from local farms and the surrounding sea. Though much of New Zealand’s cuisine is British-based, modern-day dishes have Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Rim influences.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 miles, moderate, Optional – Brunner Peninsula; 2 miles, easy
A hearty breakfast at your lodge provides fuel for today’s longer walk. With a guide-prepared picnic lunch in your pack, travel to the trailhead for the Mt. Robert Circuit. There, you set out on a loop around the flank of Pourangahau, the mountain’s indigenous name. These slopes were crowded with beech trees until 1887, when a fire consumed many of them. In the ensuing years, early settlers favored grass growth over tree regeneration for the grazing of sheep. Still an actively recovering forest today, it provides a fascinating glimpse of the area’s natural history.
As you climb steadily toward the summit, your hike offers sweeping views of Lake Rotoiti. You can make use of the huts and shelters along the way to take a break and marvel at the dramatic scenery. As you ascend, the forest recedes, and you walk past alpine herbs and shrubs. At the mountain’s open face, you pass several scree-filled gullies before crossing the ridge for your return hike. For a gentler walk, follow the Brunner Peninsula Nature Trail, a mostly flat loop path with views from Kerr Bay and West Bay across Lake Rotoiti to surrounding peaks. If you wish, enjoy the lake’s beach and browse the visitor center before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon or swim. In the event of rain in New Zealand’s unpredictable climate, your guides provide wet-weather options.
Savor another delectable dinner at the lodge tonight, then perhaps go for a walk to search for the Southern Cross in the night sky. Visible year-round only from the Southern Hemisphere, it is among the smallest of constellations: four bright stars shining close together.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Abel Tasman Coast Track; 3 or 5 miles, easy to moderate
You leave the magnificent mountains of St. Arnaud and Nelson Lakes National Park behind this morning, traveling north to the coast. Enjoy the scenic, two-hour drive, arriving at seaside Kaiteriteri in time to enjoy lunch in the village before boarding the Sea Shuttle that will whisk you to New Zealand’s acclaimed Abel Tasman National Park. As you cruise, take in the marine vistas and marvel at the famous Split Apple Rock, a massive granite boulder cleaved in half over millennia by wind and water. You also pass Adele Island, home to a colony of fur seals, and numerous pristine beaches lapped by crystalline turquoise waters.
Disembark at either Medland’s Beach for a long option or Tonga Quarry to set off along the celebrated Abel Tasman Coast Track, heralded as one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” by the Department of Conservation. This magnificent trail leads past rocky outcrops, quiet sheltered coves, and golden, palm-fringed beaches. You’ll arrive at your lodge late this afternoon. You may wish to head down to the beach for a swim or simply relax on your room’s private deck, perhaps pausing to chat with other walkers passing through. As the day draws to a close, the day-hikers leave and a hush falls over the lodge; you are among the lucky few to experience this magical place overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 miles, easy to moderate
The beauty of Abel Tasman is its shape-shifting character. Over millennia, tidal activity has sculpted the landscape, which has some of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand. Park walks often involve crossing inlets, but only at low tide and when conditions allow. Rest assured that, with a flexible mindset and readiness to change course, your experience in this breathtaking region will be richly rewarding.
If you wish, you may join your guide on a four- to five-hour walk from your lodge to Totaranui. Your walk and return shuttle are timed to work with the tides. You depart the lodge with a packed lunch and traverse the Awaroa Inlet, lush with beech, rimu, and matai forest with sweeping views of the wilderness. Descend into Totaranui, passing giant rata trees in their clifftop habitats. Upon arrival at Totaranui’s National Park headquarters, peruse the informative exhibit on local ecology, and walk down to the beach for a swim. After time to relax, board the Sea Shuttle back to Awaroa. This afternoon, enjoy time on the nearby beach, or head out for some birdwatching in search of petrels, herons, or even penguins. Or seek out other wildlife in the Awaroa wetlands, perhaps deer or wild goats. Regroup with your fellow travelers for dinner together in the dining room of the Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1 mile, moderate; Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, 1 mile, easy
This morning, “have a lie-in,” as the locals say, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Once you’re ready for the day, spend an hour or so traversing the Sky Track Trail, a splendid loop walk open only to guests of the lodge. The path climbs about 300 feet above the inlet, affording breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and azure waters along the coastline.
In the late morning, walk five minutes from the lodge to the beach to catch the Sea Shuttle back to Kaiteriteri. From here, enjoy a scenic drive to Havelock, the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Before reaching Havelock, discover ancient rimu trees and enjoy expansive views of the Pelorus River on the Circle Loop Trail at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. In the north of this spectacular coastal region, a vast expanse of sea-drowned valleys forms dozens of secluded bays, islands, and beaches. It’s an ideal place for exploration on foot. In the south, the undulating hills are blanketed with vineyards that produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Later, stop in for lunch at a riverside cafe and enjoy the laid-back vibration of the small, artistic community.
This afternoon, embark on a private cruiser and set off across shimmering waters to reach your lodge on Kenepuru Sound. About an hour later, arrive at Portage Bay and your home for the next two nights, with easy access to Kenepuru Sound from a private dock. Enjoy fresh-from-the-water seafood during dinner on your own this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7 miles, easy to moderate
The Marlborough Sounds comprise one of New Zealand’s most fascinating playgrounds for outdoor lovers. And your lodge is ideally positioned for you to take full advantage of the surrounding beauty and invigorating activities. Join us for a final and unforgettable walk along portions of the 43-mile Queen Charlotte Track, one of New Zealand’s most remarkable walks.
After breakfast, embark a water taxi from the lodge’s dock to the start of your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, traversing the ridgeline of hills that surround the sound. As you cruise, the captain enlightens you about greenshell mussels, a local delicacy. On foot, follow the Portage Track through native bush along rolling ascents and descents, marveling at magnificent views over the mirror-like water, reflecting the distant hills and sky. Your walk ends with a leisurely descent back to your hotel in Portage Bay, where you might hop on a paddleboard or kayak before the evening descends, both free for use by guests of the hotel.
Tonight, gather with your travel mates for dinner in the hotel’s dining room.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional – Centre of New Zealand Walk; 1 mile, easy
After breakfast, you travel to the town of Nelson, the oldest city on the South Island, where there will be time to explore on your own or walk to the hilltop “Centre of New Zealand,” which many believe is the nation’s geographic center. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of surrounding hills and the city of Nelson. You may also forgo the walk and opt to visit the iconic weekly Nelson markets that take place in town each Saturday morning. After lunch at one of the restaurants in town, you will be driven to the airport, arriving at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meet in Christchurch. Conical Hill Walk; 3 miles, easy to moderate
Your guides meet you at the Chateau on the Park at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby. They will be wearing Country Walkers shirts. Please be dressed for walking.
Drive from Christchurch this morning to Hanmer Springs, a walker’s paradise of forested hills dotted with soothing thermal baths. The small town was discovered and settled for its hot springs, which today lure those seeking curative waters in a pastoral setting. Upon arrival, set off on a short scenic walk among diverse sub-alpine flora. The iconic Conical Hill Walk features a gentle climb that zigzags through exotic varieties of trees, including Japanese cypress and giant fir. At the summit, enjoy spectacular views of the sweeping Hanmer Basin. Relax here for a while at the lookout where a plaque honors the work of Duncan Rutherford, an early settler who helped develop the area.
Later, browse the charming center of Hanmer Springs, with its colorful galleries and inviting shops and restaurants. Then it’s time to indulge in the thermal pools around which the town was established. A soak in the springs’ soothing, mineral-rich waters will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for your New Zealand adventure.
Note: Please have your swimwear easily accessible in your day bag if you wish to soak in the thermal pools.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
0.5 mile, easy, Honeydew Walk; 2 miles, easy
After breakfast, you begin the northeast drive to the small alpine village of St. Arnaud. En route, enjoy a short, easy walk through an alpine environment. Once you reach the Alpine Lodge, your home for the next two days, you’ll have time to settle into your room before rejoining the group. Located on the northern shores of Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud is a favored base for New Zealand trampers exploring the picturesque contours of Nelson Lakes National Park. This 390-square-mile stretch encompasses the surrounding mountains and sparkling waters of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa—its vistas are magnificent, as you will discover.
Head out directly from the lodge to trace a loop trail, the Honeydew Walk. This mostly flat trail provides the perfect introduction to the plants and birdlife that call the northern mountains of the South Island home—from thick beech forests and grassy tussocks to kākāriki (parakeet) and korimako (bellbird).
This evening, join your fellow walkers and guides for a delicious dinner of locally sourced ingredients. Throughout your adventure, you’ll dine on fresh foods harvested from local farms and the surrounding sea. Though much of New Zealand’s cuisine is British-based, modern-day dishes have Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Rim influences.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 miles, moderate, Optional – Brunner Peninsula; 2 miles, easy
A hearty breakfast at your lodge provides fuel for today’s longer walk. With a guide-prepared picnic lunch in your pack, travel to the trailhead for the Mt. Robert Circuit. There, you set out on a loop around the flank of Pourangahau, the mountain’s indigenous name. These slopes were crowded with beech trees until 1887, when a fire consumed many of them. In the ensuing years, early settlers favored grass growth over tree regeneration for the grazing of sheep. Still an actively recovering forest today, it provides a fascinating glimpse of the area’s natural history.
As you climb steadily toward the summit, your hike offers sweeping views of Lake Rotoiti. You can make use of the huts and shelters along the way to take a break and marvel at the dramatic scenery. As you ascend, the forest recedes, and you walk past alpine herbs and shrubs. At the mountain’s open face, you pass several scree-filled gullies before crossing the ridge for your return hike. For a gentler walk, follow the Brunner Peninsula Nature Trail, a mostly flat loop path with views from Kerr Bay and West Bay across Lake Rotoiti to surrounding peaks. If you wish, enjoy the lake’s beach and browse the visitor center before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon or swim. In the event of rain in New Zealand’s unpredictable climate, your guides provide wet-weather options.
Savor another delectable dinner at the lodge tonight, then perhaps go for a walk to search for the Southern Cross in the night sky. Visible year-round only from the Southern Hemisphere, it is among the smallest of constellations: four bright stars shining close together.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Abel Tasman Coast Track; 3 or 5 miles, easy to moderate
You leave the magnificent mountains of St. Arnaud and Nelson Lakes National Park behind this morning, traveling north to the coast. Enjoy the scenic, two-hour drive, arriving at seaside Kaiteriteri in time to enjoy lunch in the village before boarding the Sea Shuttle that will whisk you to New Zealand’s acclaimed Abel Tasman National Park. As you cruise, take in the marine vistas and marvel at the famous Split Apple Rock, a massive granite boulder cleaved in half over millennia by wind and water. You also pass Adele Island, home to a colony of fur seals, and numerous pristine beaches lapped by crystalline turquoise waters.
Disembark at either Medland’s Beach for a long option or Tonga Quarry to set off along the celebrated Abel Tasman Coast Track, heralded as one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” by the Department of Conservation. This magnificent trail leads past rocky outcrops, quiet sheltered coves, and golden, palm-fringed beaches. You’ll arrive at your lodge late this afternoon. You may wish to head down to the beach for a swim or simply relax on your room’s private deck, perhaps pausing to chat with other walkers passing through. As the day draws to a close, the day-hikers leave and a hush falls over the lodge; you are among the lucky few to experience this magical place overnight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 miles, easy to moderate
The beauty of Abel Tasman is its shape-shifting character. Over millennia, tidal activity has sculpted the landscape, which has some of the largest tidal ranges in New Zealand. Park walks often involve crossing inlets, but only at low tide and when conditions allow. Rest assured that, with a flexible mindset and readiness to change course, your experience in this breathtaking region will be richly rewarding.
If you wish, you may join your guide on a four- to five-hour walk from your lodge to Totaranui. Your walk and return shuttle are timed to work with the tides. You depart the lodge with a packed lunch and traverse the Awaroa Inlet, lush with beech, rimu, and matai forest with sweeping views of the wilderness. Descend into Totaranui, passing giant rata trees in their clifftop habitats. Upon arrival at Totaranui’s National Park headquarters, peruse the informative exhibit on local ecology, and walk down to the beach for a swim. After time to relax, board the Sea Shuttle back to Awaroa. This afternoon, enjoy time on the nearby beach, or head out for some birdwatching in search of petrels, herons, or even penguins. Or seek out other wildlife in the Awaroa wetlands, perhaps deer or wild goats. Regroup with your fellow travelers for dinner together in the dining room of the Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1 mile, moderate; Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, 1 mile, easy
This morning, “have a lie-in,” as the locals say, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Once you’re ready for the day, spend an hour or so traversing the Sky Track Trail, a splendid loop walk open only to guests of the lodge. The path climbs about 300 feet above the inlet, affording breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and azure waters along the coastline.
In the late morning, walk five minutes from the lodge to the beach to catch the Sea Shuttle back to Kaiteriteri. From here, enjoy a scenic drive to Havelock, the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Before reaching Havelock, discover ancient rimu trees and enjoy expansive views of the Pelorus River on the Circle Loop Trail at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. In the north of this spectacular coastal region, a vast expanse of sea-drowned valleys forms dozens of secluded bays, islands, and beaches. It’s an ideal place for exploration on foot. In the south, the undulating hills are blanketed with vineyards that produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Later, stop in for lunch at a riverside cafe and enjoy the laid-back vibration of the small, artistic community.
This afternoon, embark on a private cruiser and set off across shimmering waters to reach your lodge on Kenepuru Sound. About an hour later, arrive at Portage Bay and your home for the next two nights, with easy access to Kenepuru Sound from a private dock. Enjoy fresh-from-the-water seafood during dinner on your own this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7 miles, easy to moderate
The Marlborough Sounds comprise one of New Zealand’s most fascinating playgrounds for outdoor lovers. And your lodge is ideally positioned for you to take full advantage of the surrounding beauty and invigorating activities. Join us for a final and unforgettable walk along portions of the 43-mile Queen Charlotte Track, one of New Zealand’s most remarkable walks.
After breakfast, embark a water taxi from the lodge’s dock to the start of your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, traversing the ridgeline of hills that surround the sound. As you cruise, the captain enlightens you about greenshell mussels, a local delicacy. On foot, follow the Portage Track through native bush along rolling ascents and descents, marveling at magnificent views over the mirror-like water, reflecting the distant hills and sky. Your walk ends with a leisurely descent back to your hotel in Portage Bay, where you might hop on a paddleboard or kayak before the evening descends, both free for use by guests of the hotel.
Tonight, gather with your travel mates for dinner in the hotel’s dining room.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional – Centre of New Zealand Walk; 1 mile, easy
After breakfast, you travel to the town of Nelson, the oldest city on the South Island, where there will be time to explore on your own or walk to the hilltop “Centre of New Zealand,” which many believe is the nation’s geographic center. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of surrounding hills and the city of Nelson. You may also forgo the walk and opt to visit the iconic weekly Nelson markets that take place in town each Saturday morning. After lunch at one of the restaurants in town, you will be driven to the airport, arriving at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Chateau on the Park
The Chateau on the Park is a resort-style hotel tucked between Hagley Park and the beautiful historic home and gardens of Mona Vale, just minutes from the center of Christchurch. Nestled in five acres (two hectares) of beautiful and tranquil gardens, the 193-room property offers a unique escape, seemingly a world away from city life. The hotel is not air conditioned but does offer WiFi throughout.
Select Braemar Lodge
Located close to the village yet enveloped in its own pocket of peace and tranquility, Select Braemar Lodge & Spa offers outstanding views across the valley toward the mountains and alpine forests. Each of its 24 air-conditioned, open-plan suites—the largest in Hanmer Springs—features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony. Some suites offer a private outdoor hot tub. During your stay, you might indulge in the services of Spa Braemar, from traditional and therapeutic body treatments to premium beauty therapies.
Alpine Lodge
Alpine Lodge enjoys a pristine natural setting close to the northern shores of Lake Rotoiti. The property’s frontier-style took its inspiration from the surrounding mountains. Rooms are un-air conditioned and feature natural wood and large windows that look out into the open forest. This family-owned property is operated by the founder’s daughter and her husband, Alexandra and Leighton. Their restaurant proudly serves fresh, local cuisine.
Awaroa Lodge
This four-star wilderness lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a pristine setting within Abel Tasman National Park. Contemporary design and comfort are combined with sustainable practices and local building products in the un-air conditioned guest rooms and throughout the grounds. The restaurant and café offer organic fare, much of it from the lodge’s garden or sourced from nearby providers.
The Portage
Conveniently located amid the rustic landscape of Portage Bay, this boutique, casual accommodation offers guaranteed ocean-view rooms with stunning views of Marlborough Sounds. Rooms are intentionally designed without TVs, WiFi connections, or air conditioning to give you the opportunity to unplug and rediscover nature. And with a private water taxi dock readily available, invigorating activities are right outside your door.
The Rutherford Hotel
The Rutherford Hotel Nelson offers comfortable hotel accommodation with a full range of superior guest facilities with in-room WiFi and air conditioning, as well as two restaurants, a café, and a location only a few minutes’ walk from Nelson’s main shopping district and landmark cathedral.
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Queenstown
3 Nights From $795
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $445
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first nights aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Flying to New Zealand requires crossing the International Date Line, so this day is “lost.”
Start off your first day in Queenstown right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, complimentary transportation is provided from your Queenstown hotel to the Queenstown Airport based on the departure time for your flight to Christchurch. A representative from Queenstown Taxis will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and assist with your transportation. Should you encounter any challenges locating the taxi, please call the company’s local representative at +64 3 450 3000.
Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport, gather your luggage and exit baggage claim to look for a representative holding a Country Walkers sign. Enjoy a complimentary shuttle to the Chateau on the Park, about 15-20 minutes away. The shuttle is provided by SuperShuttle. Should you encounter any challenges locating the taxi, please call the taxi company’s local representative at +64 9 522 5100. You may also contact our third-party 24/7 travel assistance provider to advise of your delay and they will contact our transportation service on your behalf. Please note that your hotel room may not be available until 2:00 p.m.; however, you may store your luggage at the reception desk.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for lunch and dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Heritage Queenstown
What's Included | Air Package | Tour Only |
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Exceptional boutique accommodations | ||
21 on-tour meals: 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners | ||
Local guides with you throughout tour | ||
Local wine and/or beer with dinner | ||
Telescopic walking sticks provided on tour | ||
Roundtrip airfare | ||
One extra night in Christchurch | ||
One extra night in Nelson | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
Pre- and post-tour breakfasts | ||
Business-class upgrades availableExceptional boutique accommodations |
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Please note: Special savings cannot be combined with any other offer. Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Prices include all airline surcharges and Government taxes and fees. Ask our Tour Consultants for details. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. Prices are based on preferences selected above, including meals and sightseeing as specified in What’s Included. All prices are subject to change. Departure dates and prices shown may be updated several times daily, and apply to new bookings only.
I felt hurried and didn't get to relax like I had hoped to. We stayed in great places but didn't get to explore them - Ideally I would like to stay 2 or 3 nights on one place. And the trip had harder hiking than I thought. At least one person fell on the scree on a downhill. Please tell people that they will have to do a lot of steep descents on almost all the days.
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New Zealand: The South Island Tour
New Zealand is the most beautiful place in the world. At least, that is the conclusion my wife and I reached during our wonderful Country Walkers trip to the South Island. Among other delights, we were treated to a wondrous mix of mountain and water scenery on the Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough Sounds and fern jungles along along the coastal trails of Abel Tasman National Park. The walking was never too demanding but there was scope to do more for those of us willing to take it on. Our guides, Mark and Sarah, were absolutely superb. Our hotels and…
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New Zealand: The South Island Tour
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Sarah Inglewood
After spending her youth exploring the far corners of the globe, with travel to 90 countries and 6 continents, Sarah Inglewood returned to New Zealand to work as an emergency responder and as part of the police search and rescue team. After spending time working in outdoor education, her passion for the outdoors inspired a move to guiding, where she loves sharing adventures in her beautiful homeland.
Mark Brinsden
Mark Brinsden is an avid adventurer and outdoor enthusiast. He has a diverse background having worked in financial markets and bioscience but it is in tourism where his passion lies. A proud ambassador for all things Kiwi, he enjoys nothing more than sharing the wonders of his home country with fellow travelers and visitors from the world over.
Julia Thorne
From a traditional Kiwi upbringing in Northland, New Zealand, Julia Thorne’s life and vocation have segued through worlds of journalism and editorial photography, to property development, artwork, and eclectic roles in the adventure travel sector. Julia’s undying passion for Aotearoa and sharing its natural treasures and culture with visitors eventually led her to her current adventure-guiding guests around her beloved native country.
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