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A rural deserted beach at sunset, hypnotising rays of pink mirror across the sea, fishing boats float aimlessly, Halfmoon Bay, New Zealand

Stewart Island & The South East Coast Holidays


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New Zealand holidays in the idyllic and lesser traversed Stewart Island & the South East Coast boast an abundance of wildlife experiences and beautiful scenery.

Explore the harbour city of Dunedin with its Scottish heritage and spot waddling penguins on a cruise around the neighbouring Otago Peninsula, or up the coast in historic Oamaru. Get truly off the beaten track in Catlins Forest Park; see Nugget Point Lighthouse, tumbling waterfalls and rugged undulating coastline, dotted with vast deserted beaches. Offshore, rural Stewart Island is the country’s southernmost point, a haven for hikers and offers the best chance of spotting kiwis roaming free.

Trailfinders offers a range of Stewart Island holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore New Zealand on a fly drive holiday, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine New Zealand with Australia or the Pacific – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO STEWART ISLAND & THE SOUTH EAST COAST

Nobody offers more ways to explore New Zealand than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Stewart Island & the South East Coast holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
South Island Uncovered
New Zealand
Fly Drive Holiday
12 days / 11 nights

Explore the path less trodden on this captivating journey encompassing the delights of Akaroa, abundant nature experiences on the scenic south east coast and the rural beauty of Stewart Island.

Guide Price: €3,425 pp

Guide Price: £2,859 pp

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New Zealand's Food and Wine Trail
New Zealand
Fly Drive Holiday
17 days / 16 nights

Couple outstanding gourmet delicacies with world-class wineries on this foodie journey of the senses, staying in some of New Zealand’s most unique and distinctive properties.

Guide Price: €4,575 pp

Guide Price: £3,659 pp

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New Zealand Getaway
New Zealand
Guided Group Journey
15 days / 14 nights

Marvel at natural wonders, admire the spectacular scenery and soak up the Maori culture.

Guide Price: €5,869 pp

Guide Price: £4,695 pp

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Southern Spotlight
New Zealand
Guided Group Journey
9 days / 8 nights

This shorter tour focuses on South Island’s stunning scenery.

Guide Price: €3,565 pp

Guide Price: £2,885 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN STEWART ISLAND & THE SOUTH EAST COAST

We feature a great range of accommodation in New Zealand’s Stewart Island & the South East Coast, with something to suit all budgets.

What you won’t find here are thousands of New Zealand hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Stewart Island Lodge
4 star

Stewart Island & The South East Coast

Nestled on a sunny hillside, this unique lodge is a peaceful base from which to explore the incredible wildlife inhabiting remote Stewart Island, including the iconic brown kiwi.
Pen-y-bryn Lodge, Oamaru
4 plus star

Stewart Island & The South East Coast

Meaning the ’Top of the Hill’ in Welsh, this elegant Victorian heritage property dates from 1889 and offers warm hospitality.
Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle, Dunedin
4 star

Stewart Island & The South East Coast

Set in the grounds of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Lodge features a colonial farmhouse design and beautiful gardens.

WHAT TO DO IN STEWART ISLAND & THE SOUTH EAST COAST

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, New Zealand’s Stewart Island & the South East Coast are also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be exploring the local wildlife on the Otago Peninsula, the next travelling by rail through the spectacular Taieri Gorge.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand holiday to life.
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour
3.5 hours
  • Royal Albatross colony
  • Otago Peninsula
  • Seasonal wildlife
Village and Bays Tour
1 hour
  • Rakiura National Park
  • Observation Rock
  • Paterson Inlet

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