I would like to know if you can give any information about the group of this trip on this departure date. I'm a sporty 53 old lady and I'm a bit concerned there will be only young backpacking adults. Could you share any information or what is your experience?

At this stage, there are currently 6 people confirmed on this date. We have a big trend in last minute bookings at the moment (majority of our bookings are coming through 2 weeks before the departure) so its very likley this will increase. In terms of ages, this is not something we collect as a required field when we take bookings, so I'm not sure of all the ages on the tour right now! I can see someone in their 30's and someone in their 40's however. On our tours, we operate more on a mind set rather than age range, therefore if you're looking for an adventure through out New Zealand with a focus on getting off the beaten track, staying in some cool hostels and experiencing some fun adventure activities then you'd fit right in!

Are you taking bookings that far in advance. Can you advise trekking distance per day

We won't be operating our Weka tour next Feb/March, however we do have some other tours you might like including our Kaka tour which almost exactly the same as the Weka. These tours aren't trekking tours though, we'll make some stops for optional walks but nothing is mandatory.

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11-Day Southern Wonders: The Definitive South Island New Zealand Journey (Christchurch & Wellington Starts)

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Intro
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Day 1
Christchurch to Marahau
Christchurch to Marahau
Start point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Christchurch - 7:30AM, outside Bus Interchange on Lichfield Street, near Colombo Street. Pick up's also available from Wellington or Picton, 07:30)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 2
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (The Barn Cabins & Camp)
Included Activities
- Water taxi to Anchorage Bay
- Hike through Abel Tasman National Park
- Visit Cleopatra's Pools
- Swimming in secluded bays
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Skydiving
- Canyoning (PM)
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Anchorage Bay
Cleopatra's Pools
Day 3
Marahau to Franz Josef
Marahau to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at accommodation)
Accommodation
Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Drive through Buller Gorge
- Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Buller Gorge
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
Hokitika
Day 4
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Glacier hike through native bush
- Access to spa pool
Optional Activities
- Shuttle to the track
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 5
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Haka House Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Walk at Lake Matheson
Landmarks
Lake Matheson
Haast Pass
Lake Hawea
Days 6 - 7
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Haka House Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Swing
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Mountain biking
- Zipline
- Horse riding
Landmarks
Ben Lomond
Queenstown Hill
Bob's Peak
Day 8
Milford Sound
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Haka House Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound day trip
- Milford Sound boat cruise
- Wildlife viewing (Fur Seals, penguins, dolphins)
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
Day 9
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Haka House Lake Tekapo)
Included Activities
- Dark Sky Experience
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Mount John Observatory Hike
- Stargazing
Optional Activities
- Dark Sky Crater Experience
- Tekapo Hot Springs (all seasons)
- Ice Skating
- Snow tubing (winter only)
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mount John Observatory
Day 10
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Drifter Christchurch)
Included Activities
- Explore Christchurch by foot
- Visit Riverside Market
- Visit Botanic Gardens
Optional Activities
- Tourist tram tour
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Riverside Market
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End of Tour
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Breakfast

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Anchorage Bay
Cleopatra's Pools

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Buller Gorge
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
Hokitika

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

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Lake Matheson
Haast Pass
Lake Hawea

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Ben Lomond
Queenstown Hill
Bob's Peak

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Milford Sound
Mitre Peak

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Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mount John Observatory

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River
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The Barn Cabins & Camp
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Arlette3.0•February 2025
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The itinerary was top, the driver was top, but the vehicle was a mini bus waas I could not sit normally and...
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Julie5.0•November 2024
Had a brilliant time on the Weka trip. Lots of opportunity to go for walks. Abel Tasmin was brilliant. Fantastic...
Had a brilliant time on the Weka trip. Lots of opportunity to go for walks. Abel Tasmin was brilliant. Fantastic boat trip on Milford Sound. Had some dreadful weather, resulted in road flooding,Katy did an amazing job driving through a major flood and also driving in bad visibility rain conditions. Nothing was too much for Katie always smiling and sorting us out and made sure we were well stocked with provisions.. big thanks, JoolsShow more
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Hi Jools, Thank you for your fantastic review. We're so happy to hear you loved Abel Tasman and Milford Sound, they're two of our favourite places too! The weather can be so unpredictable in NZ, but we're so glad you made the most of it all regardless! We'll pass on your lovely feedback to Katy too! Kind regards, Rachael
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I would like to know if you can give any information about the group of this trip on this departure date. I'm a sporty 53 old lady and I'm a bit concerned there will be only young backpacking adults. Could you share any information or what is your experience?
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- Stray TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  At this stage, there are currently 6 people confirmed on this date. We have a big trend in last minute bookings at the moment (majority of our bookings are coming through 2 weeks before the departure) so its very likley this will increase. In terms of ages, this is not something we collect as a required field when we take bookings, so I'm not sure of all the ages on the tour right now! I can see someone in their 30's and someone in their 40's however. On our tours, we operate more on a mind set rather than age range, therefore if you're looking for an adventure through out New Zealand with a focus on getting off the beaten track, staying in some cool hostels and experiencing some fun adventure activities then you'd fit right in!
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Are you taking bookings that far in advance. Can you advise trekking distance per day
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- Stray TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  We won't be operating our Weka tour next Feb/March, however we do have some other tours you might like including our Kaka tour which almost exactly the same as the Weka. These tours aren't trekking tours though, we'll make some stops for optional walks but nothing is mandatory.

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