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New Zealand’s South Island in Depth
14 Days | Discover a bounty of natural wonders in New Zealand’s South Island
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Start
Wellington, New Zealand
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Finish
Wellington, New Zealand
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Trip Code
PHRYC
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
6 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation
Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (13 nights)
From £1,777(14 days)
Trip Informations
From glaciers to golden beaches, rainforests to resort towns and glittering lakes to gigantic peaks, New Zealand’s South Island truly has it all. Embark on a 14-day adventure through some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes, and with a local leader by your side, you’ll also see the beneath the surface. Encounter creativity and resilience in Christchurch, gaze at out-of-this-world stars in Lake Tekapo, get your adrenaline pumping in Queenstown and take your time in postcard-pretty Wanaka. Stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier, stay in the heart of Punakaiki’s subtropical rainforest and explore the pristine coastline of Abel Tasman National Park.
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explore the coastal delights of Abel Tasman National Park, where secluded coves and golden beaches make walking, kayaking and swimming a real joy.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Friends and Family Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Friends and Family customers. Friends and Family works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Wellington / Kaikoura
- DAY 2Kaikoura / Christchurch
- DAY 3Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
- DAY 4Queenstown
- DAY 5Queenstown
- DAY 6Queenstown / Wanaka
- DAY 7Wanaka / Franz Josef
- DAY 8Franz Josef
- DAY 9Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
- DAY 10Punakaiki
- DAY 11Abel Tasman National Park
- DAY 12Abel Tasman National Park
- DAY 13Abel Tasman National Park / Wellington
- DAY 14Wellington
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts
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Private Vehicle, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Multi-share hostel with shared facilities (13 nights)
festival Activities
circleMarlborough - Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
circleWellington - Mount Victoria Lookout
circleKaikoura - Visit to a Seal Colony
circleLake Tekapo - Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
circleChristchurch - City Tour
circleQueenstown - Kawarau Gorge
circleArrowtown - Village visit
circleWest Coast - Haast Pass
circleWest Coast - Lake Hawea Lookout
circleFranz Josef - Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
circleHokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
circlePunakaiki - Overnight in a Rainforest Retreat
circlePunakaiki - Pancake Rocks Visit
circleMarlborough - Visit Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Paddle a Waka (war canoe)
museum Add on activities
circleKaikoura - Dolphin Encounter - NZD115
circleKaikoura - Whale Watching - NZD165
circleKaikoura - Albatross Encounter - NZD175
circleKaikoura - Wildlife Kayaking - NZD140
circleLake Tekapo - Dark Sky Project - NZD50
circleLake Tekapo - Tekapo Springs Hot Pool - NZD35
circleLake Tekapo - Hike up Mt John - Free
circleQueenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD265
circleQueenstown - Canyoning - NZD229
circleQueenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD159
circleQueenstown - Paragliding - NZD299
circleQueenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD270
circleQueenstown - Canyon Swing - from - NZD259
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD645
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD245
circleQueenstown - Skydiving - from - NZD415
circleQueenstown - Nevis Bungy - NZD345
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD670
circleQueenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD52
circleQueenstown - Dart River Funyaks - from - NZD429
circleQueenstown - Time Tripper - NZD15
circleWanaka - Happy Hour on the Lake - NZD59
circleWanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk - NZD159
circleWanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
circleWanaka - Flying Lessons - NZD338
circleWanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise - NZD119
circleWanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD145
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD695
circleFranz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
circleFranz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
circlePunakaiki - Glowworm Caves - NZD145
circlePunakaiki - Skeleton Crew Bone Carving - NZD90
circlePunakaiki - Underworld Tube Rafting - NZD215
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Skydiving - from - NZD399
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Sailing & Walking Excursion - NZD208
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Sea Kayaking - NZD140
circleAbel Tasman National Park - Canyoning - NZD295
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Wellington on Day 1 at 8am. You will depart the city immediately after the welcome meeting. This trip ends on Day 14 in Wellington and you are free to leave at any time.
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2. Accommodation on this trip is in multi-share hostels. Multishare typically includes triple and quad rooms. You may be required to share with group members of a different gender and couples. People travelling together may occasionally be separated due to rooming configurations.
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3. A single supplement 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.
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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.
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5. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Friends and Family Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Friends and Family customers. Friends and Family works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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6. We recommend booking optional activities in advance. Please contact your booking agent if there are any you would like to add to your trip.
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