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- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 18
- Age range 18 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Christchurch - Start and end your journey in the South Island's largest city, with free time to explore
- Lake Tekapo - Relax beside the stunning turquoise waters of the lake and indulge in cycling, hiking and other optional activities
- Queenstown - Spend three nights in New Zealand's adventure capital, with endless possibilities and a day trip to Milford Sound
- Franz Josef - Discover this ancient glacier with hiking or an optional scenic helicopter flight
- Punakaiki - See the famous Pancake Rocks and enjoy free time to explore or embark on optional excursions
- Abel Tasman National Park - Take an included day trip to Golden Bay and enjoy a free day for skydiving, canyoning or kayaking
- Marlborough - Taste the best New Zealand wines with an included tasting session at a local winery
- Kaikoura - Spot whales and dolphins at the shoreline or on a boat trip and enjoy scenic cliff walks along the coast
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
- Day 2 Queenstown
- Day 3 Exploring Milford Sound
- Day 4 Queenstown at leisure
- Day 5 Wanaka & Franz Josef
- Day 6 Franz Josef
- Day 7 Return to Christchurch
- Day 8 Punakaiki
- Day 9 Punakaiki at leisure
- Day 10 Abel Tasman National Park
- Day 11 Golden Bay day trip
- Day 12 Abel Tasman at leisure
- Day 13 Marlborough wine tasting & Kaikoura
- Day 14 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
On The Go Tours
Number of tours
1,318
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
100%
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Dates & Availability
14 days
Budget South Island Explorer - 14 days
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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