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10 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 10
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch to Methven

    Start point
    Hereford Street, Christchurch-Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (Lobby of the IBIS Hotel, 09:00 - 09:15)
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Zip lining adventure - 4 lines including highest and longest ziplines in New Zealand at Christchurch Adventure Park
    • Guided hiking to secret waterfall spot with Canterbury Plains views
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Adventure Park
    Victoria Park
    Southern Alps
    Rakaia Gorge
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  2. Day 2

    Methven to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch during rafting), Dinner (Classic Kiwi BBQ)

    Included Activities

    • White water rafting on Rangitata River including grade 5 rapid sections
    • Safety brief and on-water training from professional guide
    • Classic Kiwi BBQ dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking around grade 5 rapid sections instead of paddling
    Landmarks
    Peel Forest
    Rangitata River
    Lake Tekapo
  3. Day 3

    Lake Tekapo to Wanaka

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the shores of Lake Wanaka)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through MacKenzie High Country with views of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mt Cook
    • Guided return hike to Rob Roy Glacier in Matukituki Valley
    Landmarks
    Lake Pukaki
    Aoraki Mt Cook
    Lindis Pass
    Lake Wanaka
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Matukituki Valley
    Rob Roy Glacier
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  4. Day 4

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak rental and freedom paddle on Lake Wanaka
    • Half day local activity
    • Rock climbing
    • Canyoning
    • Scenic helicopter flights
    • Lake cruises
    • Skydiving
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
  5. Day 5

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Downhill mountain biking trails
    • Cross country mountain biking trails
    • Epic day hikes in mountains
    • Hang gliding from local peaks
    • Paragliding from local peaks
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon swinging
    • Luge riding from Skyline gondola
    • Submersible shark rides
    • Commercial jet sprint experience
    • Off-roading
    • Quad biking
    • River surfing
    • Skydiving
    • Helicopter flights
    • Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit guided tours
    • Wine tastings and platters at Gibbston Valley vineyards
    Landmarks
    Cardrona Valley
    Crown Range
    Queenstown
    Skyline Queenstown
    Gibbston Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Additional adventure and adrenaline activities
    • Sightseeing tours
    • Hikes
    • Spa days
    • Wine tours
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Lake Te Anau

    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Kawarau Bungy Bridge jump (world's first bungy site)
    • Nevis Bungy jump (134m)
    • Nevis Swing (world's highest swing)
    • Evening lake cruise and glowworm viewing
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Bridge
    Nevis Bridge
    Lake Te Anau
    Fiordland National Park
  8. Day 8

    Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Milford Sound sea kayaking adventure
    • Scenic drive from Te Anau on Milford Road
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities including NZ fur seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound
    Milford Road
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  9. Day 9

    Fiordland to Queenstown

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch with unbelievable lake and glacier views during mountain bike ride)

    Included Activities

    • Cross-country mountain bike ride through glacial valleys (approximately 35km, 3.5-4 hours)
    • Picnic lunch with lake and glacier views during bike ride
    • Historic steamship cruise from Walter Peak to Queenstown Bay aboard TSS Earnslaw or Lady of the Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Electric bike rental for the mountain bike ride
    Landmarks
    Walter Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
    Queenstown Bay
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  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    End point
    Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Airport Ave, Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand (Main Terminal Building, 09:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jet boating experience through Shotover Canyons with 360-degree spins
    Landmarks
    Shotover Canyon
    Queenstown
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    January 20th, 2019
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    This adventure tour was top notch! Russ has a very extensive knowledge of the south island and built an adventure...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • NZ Adventure reviewer 2
    July 13th, 2018
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    Russ is an Awesome guide and had an excellent trip. Super fun
    Traveled in November 2016

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    Shelley

    Asked on February 7th, 2023

    Will we have a chance to visit Mt John Observatory on day 2 night? May I know where will we live and eat every day before booking? I would like to try some adventure activities. Should I book them by myself, or the guide can help me get discounts? Does the tour fee cover the fee of visiting Glowworms on day 7? Will we have BBQ on TSS Earnslaw steamship?

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    • Adventure JunkiesOperatorWritten February 2023

      1. Yes. We will stay in Tekapo on night 2 and so if there is space available you can book onto a Mt John star gazing tour. 2. Your guide chooses where we eat daily based on our location and the groups dietaries and preferences. A few examples of accommodation are Brinkley Resort Methven, Clearbrook Wanaka and Red Tussock in Te Anau. 3. Your guide will be able to recommend great activities and can help you make arrangements whilst on tour. 4. Glow worms tours are not part of this itinerary however there is time for you to do this in Te Anau and your guide can help you arrange it. 5. Unfortunately due to some changes brought about by Covid-19 we will not be cruising on the TSS Earnslaw this season, hopefully we'll continue next season as things come back to normal.

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      Shelley

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Do we only go kayaking at Milford Sound, or we can also experience the cruise or underwater observatory? Can the guide give me a ride to Mt John or Good shepherd Church at night? May I know when will the free time start at the Day 9 and 10?

    • Adventure JunkiesOperatorWritten February 2023

      At this present time there isn't availability for the kayaking in Milford Sound, however that does mean that we can instead include a full cruise of Milford Sound for you which includes a visit to the underwater observatory. The Church of the Good Shepherd is a short 10 minute flat walk from your accommodation in Tekapo. If you partake in a stargazing tour then it will include transport up Mt John. Our guides MAY be able to take you up there but it depends on timings. Day nine does not have much in the way of free time, however you can make arrangements for the afternoon of day 10. There will be additional free time all day on day 6 in Queenstown which you can make arrangements for as well as the morning of day 7 in Queenstown.

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    April

    Asked on July 29th, 2022

    Would we be odd ones out due to our age and less physical stamina.

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    • Adventure JunkiesOperatorWritten July 2022

      We have shared many great adventures with visitors from all over the world and with groups that have been mixed in different age groups and fitness levels. Tours that have been mixed in this way have proven to be really enjoyable and some of the most memorable! Our itineraries and activity inclusions have been carefully designed to enable anyone with a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the tour at their own pace.

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