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10 Day South Island Explorer

10 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
8 traveler reviews
10 Day South Island Explorer - Backyard Roadies
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Tour Operator:
Backyard Roadies
Max group size:
12
Age range:
18 to 40
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
234887
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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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
  2. Day 2 Lake Tekapo - Mt. Cook - Wanaka
  3. Day 3 Wanaka - Arrowtown - Te Anau
  4. Day 4 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown - Lake Hāwea - Haast Pass - Franz Josef
  8. Day 8 Franz Josef
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef - Hokitika - Punakaiki
  10. Day 10 Punakaiki - Castlehill - Christchurch
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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

Backyard Roadies

5.0
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

3

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

within 3 days

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.

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  • A
    · May 11th, 2023
    I 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
  • A
    · May 11th, 2023
    As 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 you
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    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · May 11th, 2023
    I really enjoyed the trip! Thank you
    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · May 11th, 2023
    The 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!!
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    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · March 22nd, 2023
    It 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
  • A
    · March 22nd, 2023
    This 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!
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    Trip date: March 2023
  • A
    · March 22nd, 2023
    I’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
  • A
    · March 22nd, 2023
    I 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!
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    Trip date: February 2023

Dates & Availability

10 days
10 Day South Island Explorer
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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  • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before January 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Backyard Roadies. 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.
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