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Day 1 0 : Tuesday 28 October 2025 - Lords River
Returning northwards along the shores of Stewart Island’s
east coast, Heritage Explorer ventures into the sheltered
waters of Lords River, the longest navigable river on Stewart
Island at 8 kilometres. Considered one of the most spectacular and unspoilt areas of New Zealand and the country’s
Amazon, a historic deed was signed in 1999 to protect the
area’s 3,515 hecatres of virgin native forest. Here we will take
the opportunity to enjoy a Zodiac safari up this fascinating
winding estuary with its tannin-stained water reminiscent of
Fiordland as it snakes its way to the ocean from the interior
of Stewart Island.
– Oban - Invercargill
This morning Heritage Explorer returns to Oban where, after
a final breakfast and farewells, you are transferred to the
Stewart Island Ferry for your return sailing to Bluff.
On arrival at Bluff we’ll have time for a drive through
Invercargill enroute to the airport for a midday departure to
Christchurch connecting to Auckland or elsewhere.
The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star
hotel situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the
South Island of New Zealand. Quiet, private and nestled in
nature, The Rees Hotel Queenstown epitomises southern
hospitality at its finest. It offers an authentic New Zealand
experience. You are just a lovely lakeside 30 minute stroll or
5 minute free shuttle ride from the centre of town.You will
be staying in an Executive Lakeview room (as pictured).
Days with Rain
Average High Temperature
Average Low Temperature
October
October
October
Auckland
17.0
17.7
11.2
Queenstown
11.7
14.9
4.2
Stewart Island
18.2
14.4
5.5
Weather Check
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