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Southern Pioneer - Haka Tours

Southern Pioneer

10 days
1.7
(3)
Start and end in Christchurch
Tour Operator:
Haka Tours
Max group size:
11
Age range:
30 to 70
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
115423
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Highlights

  • Enjoy glamping under the southern skies at Wanaka
  • Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
  • Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
  • Cruise on the magical waters of Milford Sound
  • Travel past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains

Itinerary

Start and end in Christchurch! With the Explorer tour Southern Pioneer, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Christchurch, New Zealand and 5 other destinations in New Zealand. Southern Pioneer includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Ohau (via Lake Tekapo)
  3. Day 3 Ohau to Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown to Wanaka
  6. Day 6 Wanaka
  7. Day 7 Wanaka to Franz Josef
  8. Day 8 Franz Josef
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef to Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Lodge
Motel

Operated by Haka Tours

4.5
(348)
Silver

Haka Tours was born over a decade ago from the dreams of one man who wanted to reimagine how small group adventure tours were run. From the very first tour in June 2007 until now there’s been no looking back, and 12 years on we’re incredibly proud to be regarded as New Zealand’s leading small group adventure operator. As we’ve grown, we’ve stayed true to our core values which remain the key to our success. Ultimately, when you travel with Haka, you’re not travelling with a multinational corporate or a big international brand, but with an authentic, locally-owned business that puts you, the customer, at the centre of everything we do.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Rather poor
    1.7
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Transport
    Average
    2.5
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Average
    3.0
  • 4.5
  • Southern Pioneer reviewer 1
    · January 10th, 2023
    Poor experience, wouldn't recommend Dec. 2022 • I was a part of the PREMIUM NEW ZEALAND GUIDED TOUR- SOUTHERN PIONEER from December 23, 2022 to Jan 1 2023, paying $NZ 3,599. Advertised: You’ll stay in trendy hotels, boutique motels, lodges, and... Show more
    Trip date: December 2022
  • HS
    · January 3rd, 2023
    I was disappointed with the quality of experience in comparison to how it was described by the provider. The accommodation and the comfort of the bus experience was not at the standard I was expecting or as advertised. The included activities were not... Show more
    Trip date: December 2022
  • SP
    · January 6th, 2020
    As a driver getting from location A to B, or excursion X, the guide was capable. But he was unhelpful and provided little information on things to do outside of paid excursions. (I.e. in wanaka....made no mention of wanaka tree, or another hiking... Show more
    Haka Tours commented on this review
    Kia Ora Seema, Thank you so much for your email and taking the time to write to us. We highly value guest feedback in order to continually improve the guest experience on our tours. We are proud of our passionate and experienced tour guides, and... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019

Dates & Availability

10 days
Southern Pioneer
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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