Natural Attractions of the Central Otago Region of the South Island

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Guided Nature Walks
It is our privilege to take you into some of the most beautiful and spectacular areas in the Queenstown region and show you the flora, fauna and history and geography which makes this such a special area.
Milford Sound Spectacular
Real Journeys offers a range of daytime and overnight cruises on Milford Sound as well as coach and flight connections. Grand, brooding, serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to cruise its length – and wonder. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock walls washed with waterfalls.
Kiwi Birdlife Park
Queenstown’s unique visitor attraction showcasing New Zealand native flora, fauna, kiwi and other native birds. Enjoy a 20 minute show (held 3 times daily) and see examples of New Zealand’s wonderful bird life! Just minutes from Queenstown’s town centre, take a gentle stroll in our eight acres of park surrounded by native flora and fauna.
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
Have you ever seen limestone passages sculpted by water up close? Have you drifted in silent darkness beneath the luminous blue-green shimmer of thousands of glowworms? A visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves with Real Journeys on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a fascinating experience.
Franz Josef Glacier Tours
We welcome you to join our professional guides and experience the ultimate New Zealand adventure activity - glacier walks, heli hikes and ice climbing on The Franz Josef Glacier!
Ultimate Hikes
Queenstown based Ultimate Hikes is New Zealand's premier guided walking operator. We offer a range of guided multi-day and single day walks throughout the spectacular and varied terrain of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Milford Flights
Over the Alps to Milford Sound ... one of the World's Most Magnificent Scenic Flights. No visit to Queenstown is complete without a trip to Milford Sound, one of the world's most scenic areas. Let yourself be captivated by the breathtaking and awe inspiring views that can only be experienced from the air.