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$1,691
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Plan your adventure:
- Operator
- Backyard Roadies
- 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 5 - 12
- Age range 18 to 40
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Cruise through Milford Sound and spot local wildlife
- Stroll through historic Arrowtown and visit sweet shops
- Relax in Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
- Discover Franz Josef Glacier and carve Maori greenstone
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
- Day 2 Lake Tekapo - Mt. Cook - Wanaka
- Day 3 Wanaka - Arrowtown - Te Anau
- Day 4 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown
- Day 6 Queenstown
- Day 7 Queenstown - Lake Hāwea - Haast Pass - Franz Josef
- Day 8 Franz Josef
- Day 9 Franz Josef - Hokitika - Punakaiki
- Day 10 Punakaiki - Castlehill - Christchurch
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Backyard Roadies
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Our tours are not only about experiencing the beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand, they’re about bringing like minded individuals together, learning about our country’s history and the significance of Māori culture whilst creating long-lasting friendships.
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- AAnonymous· May 11th, 2023I loved the South Island, I was able to discover so much on this tour. Thanks Ben for driving safely, being punctual and caring. I’d definitely recommend backyard roadies to my friends !Trip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· May 11th, 2023As I’m 65 years so a lot older than the rest of the group I was nervous at the start. But I was made welcome and fitted into the group well. I avoided the adrenaline trips but was able to be myself and really enjoyed the trip. I was given bottom bunks and would definitely be recommending this group to my peers. Thank youShow moreTrip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· May 11th, 2023I really enjoyed the trip! Thank youTrip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· May 11th, 2023The South Island explorer trip was so good! Ben was amazing throughout the whole experience! He told us some interesting and quirky stories and history about majority of the places we went to and was very helpful with what to do and see during the travels. Also really liked that Maori culture-related activities was included. Would go again!!Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023It was a great experience. Ben - the tour guy showed great passion about the country. It made the whole trip amazing and more fun. Can't wait to travel with you guys again! Thanks for everything!Trip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023This has been an amazing experience! Meeting all the different people and experiencing NZ as a family style road trip. Ben was an outstanding tour guide who made the trip 10x better than I could have imagined. He helped push ourselves to complete activities we wouldn’t usually try. If you keep an open mind, this trip can be so fulfilling. Thank you backyard roadies!Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023I’m so glad that I went on my first solo trip with Backyard Roadies! Ben was the most amazing tour guide, every day was packed full of new adventures and experiences. The small group size was also really great! Would recommend this to everyone (:Trip date: February 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023I was somewhat nervous booking my first group bus tour, however, after the 10 days I can say it has been a blast. I was able to spend time with a great group of people, and by the end it felt like a family road trip. Thanks Ben and Backyard Roadies for a great trip around New Zealand’s south island!Show moreTrip date: February 2023
Dates & Availability
10 days
10 Day South Island Explorer
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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