Check out NZ's 3rd major island, Stewart Island
The Burt Pass
Price: NZ$355 *
Minimum Travel Days: 3
Start: Queenstown
End: Queenstown
* Save $NZ 15 if you have a YHA, BBH, MAD, VIP or PETERPANS card
What to bring? Good walking shoes, a day pack, sunblock, bug repellant, a warm fleece (sweatshirt/jersey), a waterproof jacket and some clothes!
Is accommodation included? Your driver will book accommodation for you but the cost is not included in your pass (you’ll just need to pay as you go).
Do I need personal travel insurance? There is no travel insurance cover included in the price of a Stray pass. Stray strongly recommends that you take some out to cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability. We highly recommend World Nomads travel insurance.
- Why?
- Highlights
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The Burt Pass
South Coast of the South Island. Three - four days minimum, a great trip as you get to see amazing scenery, remote areas and wildlife plus learn about the early settlers history. Includes unique opportunity to stay on our third major island – Stewart Island.
NOTE: in summer (October 13th - April) the Burt pass is a 4 day trip and includes Dunedin, please see the summer timetable on our homepage for more details.
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The Burt Pass Highlights
+ The stunning fiord of Milford Sound and historic Gunn’s Camp
+ The natural untouched beauty of Stewart Island and its wildlife
+ The Catlins wilderness area for sealions and remote scenery
+ Miners' history and cabins, Fiordland National Park
The Burt Pass Itinerary
Queenstown to Invercargill and Stewart IslandWe depart Queenstown at 6am and express through to Bluff to meet the ferry at 9.30am to uniquely give you the chance to stay on New Zealand’s third major island ’Stewart Island’. There is a great Stray combo deal for the return ferry and a Milford Sound Cruise for $155 (save $55!) On the island there are options of: great walks, Ulva Island for the birdlife; fishing, kayaking, scooter hire and mountain bike hire to explore this remote oasis. For those not wanting to go to Stewart Island the bus will drop you off at our hostel in Invercargill on the way to Bluff and you can spend the day doing the Bluff Hill walk and checking out NZ’s southern most city.
Stewart Island to Gunn’s CampWe depart Stewart Island on the 8am ferry and then Invercargill at 9:30 after a brief shopping stop. We head to Waipapa Point beach to see the historic lighthouse and spot huge sealions! We then head west through Riverton stopping at the new museum Te Hikoi for history on the early Maori and sealers and for a mean feed (slang for delicious meal) of fish and chips for lunch! Heading north we stop at Clifden to check out the limestone caves and if wet we have the option to see the awe–inspiring Ata Whenua movie in Te Anau before heading through to our unique overnight stop at Gunn’s camp, a historic camp on the edge of the Hollyford Track.
Gunn’s Camp to QueenstownThis morning you have time to visit the quaint museum onsite at Gunn’s Camp, walk to the hidden waterfalls, go kiwi bird spotting or just sit back and enjoy the surroundings of a World Heritage National Park. We depart just before midday and then enjoy one of the most scenically amazing drives in the world on our way to Milford Sound. This involves passing staggering waterfalls, and a magnificent descent from the Homer Tunnel 3,000 feet to Milford Sound at sea level. At Milford, you have the option of a boat trip to travel deeper into the Sound to really appreciate this stunning fiord for $56. We then express back to Queenstown arriving at about 6.30pm.
The Burt Pass Travel Deals
Milford Sound
Milford Sound and Stewart Island Combo Save $55 » View Advert
Real Journeys Milford Sound Scenic Cruise & Stewart Island Ferry Combo deal - Book both trips for only $155 (save $55)!
Queenstown
AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown - Save $24 + Free t-shirt! » View Advert
Bungy in Queenstown - Home of the World's 1st commercial Bungy!
Save up to $24 with Stray and get a t-shirt for FREE when you complete your Bungy!
The Buffalo Club - 2 for 1 drinks! » View Advert
Get in the Buff!
Get 2 for 1 drinks of tap beer, house wine and house spirits until midnight!
Info & Track - Save $$$ » View Advert
Save on lots of activities!
- High Country Horses 2hr ride for only $115 (save $20!)
- Save $30 on Milford Sound Fly–cruise–fly! Depart at 8am or 2pm and pay only $365.
- Routeburn Canyoning for only $199 (normally $225)!
- Helicopter line remarks flight. Save $65 when starting at 3.30pm!
- Serious Fun River Boarding for $10 less! Pay only $139.
Ask for your preferred activity - more Stray discounts available when you book at Info & Track!
Shotover Canyon Swing - Save $10 » View Advert
Do the famous Shotover Canyon Swing for $199. Not thrilled enough yet? Pay only $39 for any extra jump!
Or watch others jumping for $20.
Winnies Gourmet Pizza Bar - $12 Pizzas! » View Advert
Happy Hour Drinks and Cheap Pizzas!
Show your Stray pass to pay less on drinks until midnight and enjoy pizzas for only $12 when ordered until 6pm!
Base Queenstown, Discovery Lodge » View Advert
Base Queenstown sets the standard in luxury budget accommodation, with amazing alpine and lake views, high quality facilities and a central location in New Zealand's scenic adventure capital.
The truly modern Base Queenstown, is the most centrally located hostel in Queenstown. We are open 24 hours so that you can maximise your valuable time and enjoyment in one of the world's most incredible locations.
NZONE - From only $249! » View Advert
Tandem skydive over this amazingly scenic area with this award-winning company.
9,000ft $249
12,000ft $299
15,000ft $399
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