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New Zealand’s South Island in Depth

14 days
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Start and end in Wellington
4.6
8,904 traveler reviews
New Zealand’s South Island in Depth - Intrepid Travel

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Platinum Operator
Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Wellington
    Wellington
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    Abel Tasman National Park
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Highlights

  • Explore Wellington and Mt Victoria views
  • Cruise through Marlborough Sounds to Picton
  • Watch whales and dolphins in Kaikoura
  • Stargaze in Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Experience Queenstown's adventure sports

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Wellington / Kaikoura
  2. Day 2 Kaikoura / Christchurch
  3. Day 3 Christchurch / Lake Tekapo
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown / Wanaka
  7. Day 7 Wanaka / Franz Josef
  8. Day 8 Franz Josef
  9. Day 9 Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Punakaiki
  11. Day 11 Abel Tasman National Park
  12. Day 12 Abel Tasman National Park
  13. Day 13 Abel Tasman National Park / Wellington
  14. Day 14 Wellington
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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

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

4.6
(8,904 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,268

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

92%

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

  • Elizabeth
    · January 18th, 2025
    The trip was amazing. The guide -Hayley was also wonderful. All in all- 5 stars was not enough. Everything about the...
  • Emma
    · January 11th, 2025
    Very well organised and the guides were extremely knowledgeable!
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 223918

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler 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 March 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 30th, 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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