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New Zealand South Island Express
8 days • 4.9
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8 days
Start
Christchurch, New Zealand
Finish
Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip Code
PHRS
Min Age
18
Trip Size
6 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Private Vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (7 nights)
From £1,052(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Starting off in Christchurch, see the cool and creative ways the city has rebuilt post-earthquake before heading to the stunning shores of Lake Tekapo.
Calling all adventure seekers! Queenstown is overflowing with adrenaline-pumping activities, so dive straight in or sit back with a glass of world-class local wine.
It just doesn’t get better looking than Wanaka. From its centrepiece lake to surrounding mountains, uncover all this pretty little spot has to offer.
Stand in awe of the epic Franz Josef glacier and visit a local gallery to learn about the significance of pounamu (greenstone) to Maori culture while carving your own pendant.
All aboard for one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys – take the famous TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps for the final stretch of your adventure.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. Dorms generally consist of 4-8 beds (private rooms are available on request). You may be required to share with non-Tuuur travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to rooming configurations.
Itinerary
Find out what makes the South Island one of the world’s most admired places
This is the New Zealand you’ve always heard about – endless lakes, snow-capped mountains and pristine glaciers. Spend seven days discovering the best of the South Island with a passionate local leader at the helm. Encounter creativity and resilience in Christchurch, gaze at out-of-this-world stars in Lake Tekapo, get your adrenaline pumping in Queenstown, take your time in postcard-pretty Wanaka and stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier. With thrilling activities available around every corner, this adventure is sure to get your heart racing (and that’s just from the views!). IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" when you manage your booking on our website.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
Private Vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (7 nights)
Included activities
Lake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
Christchurch - City Tour
Queenstown - Kawarau Gorge
Arrowtown - Village visit
West Coast - Haast Pass
West Coast - Lake Hawea Lookout
Franz Josef - Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
Optional activities
Lake Tekapo - Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - NZD50
Lake Tekapo - The Crater Experience - NZD129
Lake Tekapo - The Summit Experience - NZD209
Lake Tekapo - Hike up Mt John - Free
Queenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Queenstown - Canyoning - NZD239
Queenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
Queenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
Queenstown - Canyon Swing - from - NZD295
Queenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
Queenstown - Skydiving - from - NZD430
Queenstown - Nevis Bungy - NZD395
Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
Queenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD64
Queenstown - Dart River Funyaks - from - NZD495
Queenstown - Time Tripper - NZD20
Wanaka - Happy Hour on the Lake - NZD64
Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk - NZD159
Wanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise - NZD119
Wanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
Franz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
Franz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
Franz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
Franz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Christchurch on Day 1 at 8am. You will depart the city immediately after the welcome meeting. This trip ends on Day 8 in Christchurch and you are free to leave at any time.
2. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes 4-8 beds. You may be required to share with group members of a different gender, couples and non-Tuuur travellers outside of your group. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to rooming configurations.
3. A single supplement (with shared bathroom facilities) is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your 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.
4. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.
5. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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