How can we find out the number of participants in our tour?

For participant numbers, please check with your tour operator closer to the date.

What happens if the tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances?

While unlikely, if the tour is canceled, you will need to refer to your travel insurance for coverage.

What is the minimum age requirement for the tour?

The minimum age to join the tour is 11 years, but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What types of tents are provided for the camping part of the tour?

Tents are designed to comfortably fit two people, and you can upgrade if needed.

Can we pre-book activities like the Routeburn Track?

Activities like the Routeburn Track need to be booked independently; your guide can assist with transportation.

Are laundry facilities available during the trip?

Laundry facilities will be available every day, and advance notice will be provided if they are not.

What happens if I need to change my ferry booking?

You can request a change to your ferry booking at the terminal.

Is it necessary to arrange insurance for the tour?

Yes, getting good travel insurance is recommended to cover potential cancellations.

Will there be opportunities to charge electronic devices during the tour?

There are plenty of places to charge devices throughout the tour, and having a power pack is advisable.

Can I rent a bike only for certain days during the trip?

Bikes must be rented for the entire duration of the tour; partial rentals are not available.

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Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic

13 days

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From Christchurch to Picton

4.5

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Plan your adventure:

Tour Operator:: Flying Kiwi
Max group size:: 26
Age range:: 18 to 65
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 76628

Places You’ll See

Christchurch
Mount Cook
Moeraki
Dunedin
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Queenstown
Lake Wanaka
Fox Glacier
Abel Tasman National Park
Picton

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Highlights

Kayak in pristine waters while whale watching
Swim with the dolphins around the Kaikoura
Visit the most photogenic lake in New Zealand, Lake Pukaki
Travel through stunning alpine scenery to Milford Sound

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH – LAKE TEKAPO
Day 2 LAKE TEKAPO
Day 3 LAKE TEKAPO TO OAMARU VIA AORAKI/MT COOK
Day 4 OAMARU TO TE ANAU
Day 5 FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
Day 6 TE ANAU TO QUEENSTOWN
Day 7 QUEENSTOWN
Day 8 QUEENSTOWN – LAKE HAWEA
Day 9 LAKE HAWEA – FOX GLACIER
Day 10 FOX GLACIER - PUNAKAIKI
Day 11 PUNAKAIKI – ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Day 12 ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Day 13 ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK – PICTON

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Flying Kiwi

4.5

(104 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

Since 1988 Flying Kiwi has been recognised as New Zealand's leading adventure tour company. These unique tours focus on getting further off the beaten track - mixing stunning, remote locations with New Zealand's must see highlights. Every trip is carefully structured to provide a range of...

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Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Flying Kiwi
4.5

Sharon
· March 30th, 2017
Fabulous experience, great tour. tour leader and helper. Would highly recommend Flying Kiwi.
Flying Kiwi commented on this review
thanks sharon - so pleased you loved the tour and please recommend away :)
Trip date: March 2017
EG
Eric
· January 12th, 2017
Great itinerary, fantastic tour leaders, wonderful food, and overall terrific experience. Not only were the tour leaders friendly, the trip was very well organized and ran very smoothly. It was very apparent that Flying Kiwi has worked hard to refine the workings of their tours to provide a terrific experience (custom trailer setup for cooking and storage, amazing meals, well selected camping sights in wonderful locations, and well organized schedules). I have been on many camping trips with other tour companies in other countries, but none compare with the excellent organization and often unique camping sites Flying Kiwi provided.
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Flying Kiwi commented on this review
thanks for the kind words Eric and great to hear you enjoyed the experience. :)
Trip date: December 2016

Dates & Availability

13 days

Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic

From Christchurch to Picton

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What our customers ask about this tour

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How can we find out the number of participants in our tour?
For participant numbers, please check with your tour operator closer to the date.
July 29, 2024
What happens if the tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances?
While unlikely, if the tour is canceled, you will need to refer to your travel insurance for coverage.
July 29, 2024
What is the minimum age requirement for the tour?
The minimum age to join the tour is 11 years, but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
July 29, 2024
What types of tents are provided for the camping part of the tour?
Tents are designed to comfortably fit two people, and you can upgrade if needed.
July 29, 2024
Can we pre-book activities like the Routeburn Track?
Activities like the Routeburn Track need to be booked independently; your guide can assist with transportation.
July 29, 2024
Are laundry facilities available during the trip?
Laundry facilities will be available every day, and advance notice will be provided if they are not.
July 29, 2024
What happens if I need to change my ferry booking?
You can request a change to your ferry booking at the terminal.
July 29, 2024
Is it necessary to arrange insurance for the tour?
Yes, getting good travel insurance is recommended to cover potential cancellations.
July 29, 2024
Will there be opportunities to charge electronic devices during the tour?
There are plenty of places to charge devices throughout the tour, and having a power pack is advisable.
July 29, 2024
Can I rent a bike only for certain days during the trip?
Bikes must be rented for the entire duration of the tour; partial rentals are not available.
July 29, 2024

Good to Know

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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.
- 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 December 27th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 27th, 2024, a minimum payment of $140 is required to confirm your booking with Flying Kiwi. 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 36 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 Flying Kiwi will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Flying Kiwi" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Accessibility
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