New Zealand Winter Adventure
14 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
- Tour Operator:
- Active Adventures
- Max group size:
- 14
- Age range:
- 16 to 90
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 171916
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$5,499
+ $824 Taxes
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Plan your adventure:
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Marvel at the illuminated glowworm caves of Te Anau
- Go for a hike in the winter wonderland of Franz Josef Glacier
- Escape the chill with a dip in the Copland Valley hot pools
Itinerary
Start and end in Christchurch! With the Active Adventure tour New Zealand Winter Adventure, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Christchurch, New Zealand and 13 other destinations in New Zealand. New Zealand Winter Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, insurance, meals and more.
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive, hike Mt John
- Day 2 Hike Aoraki Mt Cook National Park or ski/snowboard Ohau Ski Area
- Day 3 to 4: Option A, Hike and overnight in Mt Aspiring National Park
- Day 3 amp; 4: Hike Mt Aspiring National Park and Wanaka options
- Day 3 to 4: Option B, Explore Wanaka
- Day 4 (afternoon): Bike Wanaka
- Day 5 Free day in Queenstown
- Day 6 Hike Kepler Track and explore Te Anau glow worm caves
- Day 7 Cruise on Milford Sound, explore Fiordland National Park
- Day 8 Scenic journey to the West Coast
- Day 9 Hike to Copland Valley hot pools, Westland National Park
- Day 10 Hike up the Valley
- Day 11 Hike Copland Valley
- Day 12 Kayak Okarito Lagoon, hike near Franz Josef Glacier
- Day 13 Hike Punakaiki rainforest and beaches
- Day 14 Depart for home
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
Where You'll Stay
Hotel
Lodge
Hut
Operated by Active Adventures
Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of achievement, the pleasure of good company and the warmest hospitality on our incredible adventure vacations. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand - we're a small group with a big promise. We sweat the small stuff and look after all the details so that you don't have to. Join us on a small group adventure tour that goes beyond your bucket list!
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- ABarry· November 6th, 2019I have nothing but wonderful things to say. This is exactly what we were hoping for. New Zealand is spectacular with wonderful sights and sounds at every turn, friendly people and outstanding pies. The trip was very well planned with outstanding... Show moreTrip date: May 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AAmy· August 19th, 2019Visiting New Zealand in the winter is not to be missed- uncrowded trails, Milford Sound to yourself and snowcapped peaks at every turn. Active Adventures Winter Rimu trip gives a great and in-depth immersion around the South Island. The variety of... Show moreTrip date: July 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AStephen· October 30th, 2018I joined the group in Christchurch for the 10 day option, from the get go this trip was amazing. Not only were my fellow travel companions a blast to be with, the scenery breath taking, our guides Koru and Carrie were outstanding. The level of... Show moreTrip date: July 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AMatthew· October 7th, 2018Simply put the Winter Rimu was a trip of a lifetime. The scenery was spectacular as was the awesome group of people with amazing leaders, D.K. & Elder.Trip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AAlyssa· September 30th, 2018This trip was simply amazing. Being able to explore the South Island of New Zealand with someone catering to you made it that much more enjoyable. I didn’t have to plan out meals, where I should go or anything! I loved having a local guide show me New... Show moreTrip date: October 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AAllison· September 16th, 2018Our Winter Rimu trip was fantastic from beginning to end. We had a few travel snafus getting into New Zealand but Active Adventures was easy to reach when we needed them and once picked up, Koru immediately put us at ease and took over the hard work.... Show moreTrip date: August 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AJoshua· September 7th, 2018Thank you Active Adventures - but Thank you DK and Elder for the most amazing trip ever! They really showed their passion and love for their country and were very keen and kind to show each and every one of us their individual attention and make us feel... Show moreTrip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AMarc· September 7th, 2018This truly was the trip of a lifetime, largely due to the expert knowledge and camaraderie of DK and Elder, along with an amazing group of fellow travelers.Trip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AWhitney· July 13th, 2018Active Adventures' Winter Rimu is a memory maker. The views, excursions, story swapping, endless laughter, and rad people will forever be etched in my memory bank. Our sweet as guides, DK and Elder, made every day insanely fun. They are so unbelievably... Show moreTrip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- ACatriona· July 13th, 2018My fifth 'Active Adventures' trip didn't disappoint! Great weather, great hiking, great group and of course, great trip leaders, DK and Elder. The ""Winter Rimu"" showcased the amazing New Zealand landscape in a different light from the summer ""Rimu""... Show moreTrip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
Dates & Availability
14 days
New Zealand Winter Adventure
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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