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11 Day 'Takahe' South Island Select Tour

11 days
From Picton to Christchurch
5.0
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11 Day 'Takahe' South Island Select Tour - Stray Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 22
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Hike to Franz Josef Glacier
  • Cruise through Milford Sound
  • Stargaze in Mount Cook
  • Walk around Lake Matheson

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH TO MARAHAU (ABEL TASMAN)
  2. Day 2 MARAHAU (ABEL TASMAN)
  3. Day 3 MARAHAU (ABEL TASMAN) TO HOKITIKA
  4. Day 4 HOKITIKA TO FRANZ JOSEF
  5. Day 5 FRANZ JOSEF
  6. Day 6 FRANZ JOSEF TO QUEENSTOWN
  7. Day 7 DAY TRIP TO MILFORD SOUND
  8. Day 8 QUEENSTOWN
  9. Day 9 QUEENSTOWN TO MOUNT COOK
  10. Day 10 MOUNT COOK TO CHRISTCHURCH
  11. Day 11 DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Stray Travel

Number of tours

9

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

90%

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Customer Reviews

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    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
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    4.0
  • 4.3
  • TW
    · December 13th, 2024
    This tour was an unforgettable way to see the best of New Zealand's South Island in just 11 days! Perfect for the first-time travelers interested in exploring this beautiful island. The tour was well-organized, with comfortable hotels, and a great group of like-minded tourists. Most importantly, James, our local Maori tour guide made all the difference on this trip! He was attentive to the wishes of everyone individually and ensured we all were able to experience the landmarks and the activities we came to enjoy. He freely shared his personal knowledge of local and Maori customs, history, and culture, a standout perk you won't find anywhere else! We left New Zealand with many wonderful photos and endless memories of this amazing trip!
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    Hi Tammy, Wow! Thank you so much for your amazing review. We're so happy you had such a brilliant time on our tour and in particular with James, our Guides really do make all the difference and we'll be sure to pass along your feedback to him! Kind... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024

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11 days
11 Day 'Takahe' South Island Select Tour
From Picton to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 204572

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