Basix
18 to 35s
Essential New Zealand: South Island
12 days
Start
Christchurch, New Zealand
Finish
Wellington, New Zealand
Trip Code
PHYS
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hostel (multi-share) (11 nights)
From £1,606(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore Queenstown from all angles. Take the Skyline Gondola above the town for panoramic views over the Remarkables Mountain range and across Lake Wakatipu, then race downhill on a luge and stop for a feed at the popular Fergburger.
Join a wine tasting at the largest wine cave in New Zealand and the region’s oldest vineyards in the Gibbston Valley.
Spend a night at Lake Tekapo – explore the stunning purple lupins (in spring), turquoise waters and snow-dusted peaks and tuck into some delicious Kiwi kai (food) along the way
See all the highlights of the South Island on short hikes near Franz Josef Glacier and Makarora, soaking up the beauty of New Zealand’s varied landscapes – think glaciers, mountains, lakes and vast beaches.
Soak up the country's natural wonders at Milford Sound or get your heart rate up with skydiving, surfing and more during your free time.
Is this trip right for you?
Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share dormitories with shared facilities. Dorms consist of 4-8 beds. Our first preference is always single gender rooming allocation. If this isn’t possible, accommodation will be in mixed gender dorms. People travelling together may be separated due to rooming configurations. You may also be required to share with non-Tuuur travellers.
Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share dormitories with shared facilities. Dorms consist of 4-8 beds. Our first preference is always single gender rooming allocation. If this isn’t possible, accommodation will be in mixed gender dorms. People travelling together may be separated due to rooming configurations. You may also be required to share with non-Tuuur travellers.
Itinerary
Adventure awaits - discover the limestone landscape, clear waters and snowy peaks of the South Island
Journey through the South Island of New Zealand on this 12-day adventure. Explore the limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations and see the blowholes at Punakaiki. Take a ferry through Marlborough Sounds and spend a night at Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and snowy peaks. Spend two days in Queenstown and enjoy plenty of free time to skydive, surf, stargaze or unwind with your new friends.
Inclusions
Meals
1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Hostel (multi-share) (11 nights)
Included activities
Lake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
Christchurch - City Tour
Fairlie - Southland Style Lunch
Queenstown - Luge
Queenstown - Skyline Gondola
Queenstown - Fergburger
Queenstown - Kawarau Gorge
Arrowtown - Village visit
Gibbston Valley - Wine Tasting
Makarora - Blue Pools Track
Franz Josef Glacier - Forest Walk
Punakaiki - Rocks & Blowhole Visit
Westport - Kiwi BBQ Dinner
Westport - Kawatiri Experience
Westport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
Picton - Ferry through the Marlborough Sounds
Optional activities
Lake Tekapo - Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - NZD50
Lake Tekapo - The Summit Experience - NZD209
Lake Tekapo - The Crater Experience - NZD129
Queenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
Queenstown - Nevis Bungy - NZD395
Queenstown - Time Tripper - NZD20
Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
Queenstown - Canyoning - NZD239
Queenstown - Canyon Swing - from - NZD295
Queenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
Queenstown - Dart River Funyaks - from - NZD495
Queenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Franz Josef - Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
Franz Josef - Quad Biking - NZD244
Franz Josef - Waiho Hot Tubs - from - NZD89
Franz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
Franz Josef - Heli-Hiking Tour - from - NZD695
Franz Josef - Carve your own Pounamu Necklace - NZD94
Charleston - GlowWorm Cave Adventure - NZD165
Westport - Surfboard Hire - NZD45
Charleston - Underworld Cave Rafting - NZD245
Westport - Surfing Lesson - NZD90
Abel Tasman National Park - Cruise and Anchorage Walk - NZD138
Abel Tasman National Park - Canyoning - from - NZD319
Abel Tasman National Park - Full Day Sailing - NZD213
Abel Tasman National Park - Skydiving - from - NZD280
Wellington - Botanic Garden - Free
Wellington - Cable Car (return) - NZD12
Wellington - Te Papa Museum - NZD35
Wellington - Mount Victoria Lookout - Free
Wellington - Weta Workshop Tour - NZD45
Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary - NZD26
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Important notes
1. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share dormitories with shared facilities. Please refer to the ‘Is this trip right for you?’ section of your Essential Trip Information.
2. A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. If you are a single traveller this will give you a single room, if you are travelling as a couple a double room will be allocated to you. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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