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Active New Zealand (9 Days)

9 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
4.7
6,183 traveler reviews
Active New Zealand (9 Days) - Contiki

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Plan your adventure:
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Platinum Operator
Contiki
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 8 - 50
Age range 18 to 35

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Fox Glacier
    Fox Glacier
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Mount Cook
    Mount Cook
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Highlights

  • Walk the West Coast Tree Top Walk
  • Helicopter view of Fox Glacier
  • Cruise on the stunning Lake Wānaka
  • Bungy jump at the first commercial site
  • Hike the scenic Routeburn Track

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier via West Coast Tree Top Walk
  2. Day 2 Fox Glacier to Wānaka
  3. Day 3 Wānaka
  4. Day 4 Wānaka to Queenstown via Kawarau Bridge Bungy and Arrowtown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown and Glenorchy
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown to Mount Cook National Park via Twizel and Hooker Valley
  9. Day 9 Mount Cook National Park to 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

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • The Brownston Hostel (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6, 7

  • Mt Cook Lodge & Motel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 8

Operated by

Contiki

4.7
(6,183 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

539

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

84%

Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for...

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Nigel
    · March 10th, 2024
    Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way
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  • Jinyoung
    · February 3rd, 2024
    Get more money for activities you will not regret
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Active New Zealand (9 Days)
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 243405

  • 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
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 65 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 Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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