Description
Discover the unparalleled beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on the NZ Adventure South. This immersive journey takes you to iconic destinations, including Milford Sound, Queenstown, and the Franz Josef Glacier, offering breathtaking scenery at every turn.
Enjoy scenic hikes through pristine national parks, and indulge your adventurous side with thrilling optional activities like skydiving and bungee jumping. Guided by experts and shared with fellow travelers, the NZ Adventure South is the ultimate way to experience the South Island’s natural wonders and adrenaline-packed adventures.
Departures
- Departs Christchurch
- Ends: Queenstown
Inclusions
- Airport pickup
- 8 nights accommodation
- Christchurch city orientation
- Lake Tekapo hot pools
- Mount John hike
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
- Hooker Valley hike
- Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
- Queenstown city orientation
- Milford Sound cruise
- Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
- All transport
- Meals as indicated on itinerary
- Experienced group leader and local guides
- 24/7 assistance & support in New Zealand
- Help with all onward travel after the trip
- + This tour is 100% carbon neutral!
Not Included
- External Flights
- Travel insurance (must have travel insurance to join this tour)
- Visas
- Some meals
Highlights
- Explore Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Kayak on Lake Wanaka
- Experience the thrill of Queenstown
- Sail through the awe-inspiring beauty of Milford Sound
- Speed through rugged canyons on an exhilarating jet boat ride
Your Travel Itinerary
Kia ora! Landing in Christchurch, we’ll meet you at our hostel to settle in and refresh. Tonight you’ll meet up with the rest of your travel crew and get excited about all the adventures yet to come in New Zealand!
Explore the lively city of Christchurch, where history and culture come to life around every corner, before heading to the stunning beauty of Lake Tekapo!
Today we’ll take a hike up Mt John where we’ll get 360-degree views of the Southern Alps before soaking our tired muscles in some hot pools.
We’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the southern alps towards Tekapo. Known for its milky turquoise hue, Lake Tekapo is an alpine oasis! This afternoon we’ll stretch our limbs hiking the iconic Hooker Valley track. This walk winds us through the valley to grant unforgettable views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand.
Today we’ll check out the highlights of Wanaka, including going kayaking on the stunning Lake Wanaka and discovering the famous Wanaka Tree. We’ll later hike up Mount Iron for stunning views of the local area including The Pisa range, Upper Clutha Basin and the mesmerising Southern Alps.
Today we’ll travel to the beautiful city of Queenstown.
Leaving Queenstown, today we’re heading to the majestic Milford Sound. We’ll hop on a boat to cruise around the fjord, feeling tiny amongst sheer cliff faces, ancient forests, and plunging waterfalls.
Today we’ll show you around stunning Queenstown with an orientation walk. The good news is that our first jolt of adrenaline isn’t far off, as this afternoon we’ll be zipping through Canyons on a jet boat going over 80 km/h. Tonight we’ll get together one last time for our farewell dinner.
This morning your unforgettable South Island adventure comes to an end. Check out and journey home, stay in Queenstown, or continue the next leg of your travels with the new friends you’ve made! Whatever your plans, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.
Important info before travel
- Passport & Flight Tickets
- Travel Insurance Documents
- Sneakers/Trainers or Good Walking/Outdoor Shoes
- Casual Summer Clothes (Oct-April)
- Casual Winter Clothes (April-Oct)
- Light Rain Jacket
- Insect Repellant
- Eye Patch & Small Sword
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