The Backcountry Collection: Multi Day Edition
Experience the true South Island with a multi day expedition through untouched wilderness and authentic high country locations.
Travel through the South Island’s remote rivers, alpine valleys and expansive backcountry on a refined multi day expedition shaped entirely around you.
Your Expedition Through the South Island
Duration: Custom designed to suit you.
A luxury expedition travelling across the South Island’s wild rivers, alpine valleys and remote backcountry locations.
Explore the South Island’s Remote Wilderness
Travel through braided rivers, high country valleys and untouched wilderness that few people ever experience. Each day takes you deeper into iconic South Island landscapes shaped by mountains, water and wide open terrain.
Stay in Authentic and Comfortable Backcountry Locations
Enjoy a curated mix of accommodation including remote huts, comfortable homesteads or boutique lodges. Every night is selected to match your preferred level of comfort while keeping you close to the heart of the backcountry.
Tailored Experiences Each Day
Shape your expedition around the weather, the river conditions and what you want to experience. Optional add-ons include scenic hikes, photography outings, guided fishing opportunities and responsible high country hunting experiences where permitted. Your guide adjusts the pace and activities to suit your interests.
Crossing the South Island
Journey from the East Coast’s braided river country to the lush bush lined waterways of the West Coast. With a guide who knows the land, the huts and the weather patterns, each day unfolds seamlessly and safely.
What’s Included
Guided multi day jet boat expedition
Accommodation tailored to your comfort level
All meals, snacks and drinks
Guided commentary and local storytelling
All safety equipment and lifejackets
Time for exploring, hiking, fishing, hunting add-ons and photography
Ideal For
Travellers wanting a premium, deeply immersive New Zealand experience
Couples, families and small groups seeking multi day backcountry exploration
Guests wanting personalised itineraries and flexible daily plans
Adventurers wanting access to remote rivers, valleys and high country huts
Visitors interested in fishing, hunting, photography or wilderness activities
Good to Know
Duration, routes and accommodation types are fully customisable
Weather and river conditions guide the itinerary each day
Fishing and hunting activities depend on regulations and seasonal conditions
Fitness requirements vary depending on chosen activities
Private guiding ensures a personalised and seamless experience
Pricing varies based on comfort level, accommodation choices and inclusions
A Journey Across the South Island
From Christchurch to Queenstown and everywhere in between, your itinerary is crafted around your timeframe, interests and sense of adventure. Accommodation and final costs vary depending on the level of comfort and inclusions you choose. With expert guiding throughout, this becomes more than a trip. It becomes a story you will carry for life.
“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement.”
—Sir David Attenborough