Budget South Island Adventure - 7 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Lake Tekapo - Explore local bike trails and unwind in lakeside hot springs, stargazing in the world’s largest Dark Sky Reserve
- Queenstown - Experience the adventure capital of the world with activities like skydiving, bungee jumping, canyoning, and ziplining
- Milford Sound - Join an optional cruise through the UNESCO-listed fjord, admiring colossal waterfalls, ancient forests, mountain landscapes, and playful dolphins
- Franz Josef - Take in stunning ice formations via hikes or helicopter tours, or opt for quad biking, kayaking, or relaxing in hot tubs.
- Wanaka - Enjoy a scenic stop before journeying along rugged coastlines, rainforests, glaciers, and waterfalls travelling through Haast Pass.
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Trip includes
- 6 breakfasts & 1 dinner
- 6 nights accommodation in shared and mixed-sex dorms
- Escorted by an expert local driver/guide
- Transportation in a luxury vehicle with Wi-Fi, leather seats, USB chargers, air-conditioning and a sound system perfect for road trip singalongs
- The world's largest Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
- Church Of The Good Shepherd
- Transport to Milford Sound (cruise optional)
- The rugged west coast township of Franz Josef
- Castle Rock walk
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
Christchurch - Tekapo. You will be picked up in Christchurch at 09:00 (see the Trip Notes for details). We commence our journey from Christchurch to the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, one of New Zealand's most picturesque destinations. We can explore the lo...
Tekapo - Queenstown. This morning, after breakfast, you have the opportunity to partake in activities and hikes that we may not have been able to enjoy the previous day. Our journey will continue, taking us from Tekapo to Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital. O...
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown. After breakfast, we will journey from Queenstown to UNESCO-listed Milford Sound, one of the greatest wildernesses in the Southern Hemisphere. The scenery here is punctuated with lofty mountains and deep glacial valleys. We reac...
Today you have the opportunity to experience thrilling activities in Queenstown. Whether it’s bungee jumping, canyon swings, or horseback riding, there’s something to suit every level of adventure. You can enjoy one of New Zealand’s most picturesque skydives, explore trails on a bike ride, try your hand at luging, or take a jet boat ride up the canyon.
Queenstown - Wanaka - Franz Josef. Leaving Queenstown this morning, after breakfast, we will make our way from Queenstown to Franz Josef, stopping for a break in the picturesque town of Wanaka. We will then embark on an amazing journey along the rugged coastline, ...
Prepare your crampons because Franz Josef might just be the most breathtaking destination you'll ever encounter. Discover the spectacular ice formations sculpted over millennia, and choose between hiking, an optional scenic helicopter tour, or both, for an unforgettab...
Franz Josef - Christchurch. After breakfast this morning, we will depart from Franz Josef and make our way to Christchurch. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a quick stop in the beautiful town of Hokitika before embarking on a spectacular journey through Arthur’s Pass, surro...
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Tip for your tour guide / driver. We recommend you allow $4 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture.
- Optional activities and experiences (book locally - approximate pricing is in the Trip Notes)
- Airport transfers
Accommodation
No official maximum age but these tours are aimed at the 18-30s market. Accommodation is in mixed-sex dorm rooms of up to 8 in hostels. This is a budget, backpacker-type product. Older pax should be steered towards Pure Discoveries product or Wild Kiwi's premium tours.
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