Forsyth Island, New Zealand (104)Located between the north and south islands of New Zealand in the South Pacific, you'll find a secluded slice of heaven known as Forsyth Island. Located in the Marlborough Sound, Forsyth Island is a popular destination point. Travel with an Arizona family, the Felixes, to the beautiful island.
Forsyth is uninhabited—except for a caretaker couple—and features a lone hilltop lodge called Paru Paru. Follow the Felixes as they partake in a number of outdoor activities available on the island, including kayaking, fishing, and water skiing. Hike the 6,000-foot mountains of the island and join the kids as they visit some tidepools, where they encounter some of the island's friendly wildlife.
Forsyth Island Facts:
- Paru Paru Lodge has three bedrooms and three baths; it sleeps six to eight people.
- Order groceries in advance, or pay for all meals to be prepared and delivered by caretakers.
- Day excursions include tours of New Zealand's nearby wine country vineyards, whale watching, or visits to neighboring islands.
Contact Information:
To view the island:
www.forsyth.co.nz/
To book a trip:
travel@vladi.de
Resources:
Fiordland Underwater, New Zealand's Hidden Wilderness
by Paddy Ryan, Chris Paulin
Tourism New Zealand
www.purenz.com
Air New Zealand
800-262-1234
www.airnewzealand.com
Wellington, New Zealand
www. wellingtonnz.com
Museum of New Zealand
www.tepapa.govt.nz
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