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New Zealand South Island Adventure

12 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.6
8,852 traveler reviews
New Zealand South Island Adventure - Intrepid Travel
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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
12
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
217911
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanmer Springs' natural hot pools
  • Ride through rainforest on the Nile River Train
  • Walk around the mirror-like Lake Matheson
  • Cruise the stunning waters of Milford Sound
  • Spot kiwis on rugged Stewart Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch / Reefton / Westport
  2. Day 2 Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
  3. Day 3 Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
  4. Day 4 Fox Glacier
  5. Day 5 Wanaka
  6. Day 6 Wanaka
  7. Day 7 Queenstown / Te Anau
  8. Day 8 Milford Sound / Te Anau
  9. Day 9 The Catlins
  10. Day 10 Stewart Island
  11. Day 11 Stewart Island
  12. Day 12 Stewart Island / Queenstown
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,298

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

88%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Maximilian
    · September 24th, 2024
    Loved the whole trip Our guide Duli was amazing he read our wishes from our lips and made them happen
  • Namfon
    · June 11th, 2024
    I really enjoyed and had a good vocation with this tour. Our guide (Robbie John) was great taking care of us. The...
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  • Heti-Maria
    · October 15th, 2024
    The Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure was the most amazing tour I've been on in my time in Australia! The tour...
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Dates & Availability

12 days
New Zealand South Island Adventure
From Christchurch to Queenstown

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Good to Know

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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.