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A single supplement is available at an additional cost of £865, if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.

Can i cut short my tour on day 10 wothout going to steward island? Would you provide any discount if so? Would U provide transportation back to christchurch?

What's the age group of travellers? What's the difficulty level? any other requirements I should be aware of?

Can we have private facilities on day 11 at Stewart Island?

Where's the meeting point location at Christchurch and finishing location at Queenstown?

Is there a combined North and South Island tour?

Unfortunately, we do not have a tour combining both New Zealand south and north island tours. However, we would advise you to check out our other New Zealand trips.

Looking for a South Island tour for my mother in law. She is in her 70's from France and relatively fit and mobile. She is interested in a tour that is approximately 10 days but is flexible. She would like a guided tour with others where everything is organised. Her English is reasonable.

This trip has a physical rating of 3 which means this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. Our Tour Leader will help her and guide her through out the trip and she will be with our group of fellow travelers during all activities.

My husband can walk with a cane for a mile or so, but is rather slow. He also needs to use a restroom frequently (90-120 minutes). He would be fine sitting in the van or on a bench while others walk, as long as there were interesting things to see. Is this tour or one of your other NZ tours suitable for him? Would the driver/other passengers happily accommodate his need for frequent restroom breaks?

Yes, I think that should be fine. As long as he has someone traveling with him who can assist with stairs or uneven floors when on a walk. The Guide will check in with him before the walks, it is up to the guide to make the final decision if a walk is safe for him to do. If he won't be able to attend a walk he might need to wait in the van or at a nearby café for a while. But most of the activities should be fine for him.

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New Zealand South Island Adventure

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch - Hanmer Springs - Reefton - Westport
Included Activities
- Reefton - Historic Town Visit
- Reefton - Goldfields Museum with Local Storyteller
- Reefton - Billy Tea with 'The Bearded Miners'
- Westport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
- Westport - Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Hanmer Springs - Natural Hot Pools dip
Landmarks
Hanmer Springs
Lewis Pass National Reserve
Southern Alps
Reefton
Buller Gorge
Cape Foulwind
Day 2
Cape Foulwind - Charleston - Punakaiki - Kumara
Included Activities
- Westport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
- Westport - Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
- Charleston - Nile River Gorge Rainforest Train Ride
- Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk
Landmarks
Cape Foulwind
Charleston
Nile River Canyon
Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
Kumara
Day 3
Hokitika - Okarito Lagoon - Fox Glacier
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hokitika - Gorge Visit
- Okarito - Okarito Lagoon Walk
Landmarks
Hokitika Gorge
Okarito Lagoon
Westland National Park
Southern Alps
Fox Glacier
Day 4
Fox Glacier
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fox Glacier - Lake Matheson Walk
Optional Activities
- Franz Josef Glacier visit
- Pounamu (greenstone) workshop - learn to carve your own piece
- Various walks in the Fox Glacier area
- Local pub visits
Landmarks
Lake Matheson
Southern Alps
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 5
Fox Glacier - Ship Creek - Mt Aspiring National Park - Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt Aspiring National Park - Thunder Creek Falls walk
Optional Activities
- Ship Creek - walk through swamp forest
- Ship Creek - explore sand dunes and coastal forest
Landmarks
Ship Creek
Mt Aspiring National Park
Thunder Creek Falls
Wanaka
Lake Wanaka
Day 6
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Lake Wanaka shores
- Cruise to Mou Waho Island
- Short walks in the Wanaka area
- Visit to #thatwanakatree
- Cafe visits with lake views
Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Mou Waho Island
Wanaka
Day 7
Wanaka - Crown Range - Queenstown - Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Te Anau - Glow Worm Cave with Cruise & Guide - NZD135
Landmarks
Crown Range
Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Day 8
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Milford Sound - Nature Boat Cruise
- Milford Sound - Leader-led walk to Milford Lookout
- Milford Sound - Walk to Mirror Lakes & Lake Gunn
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Tasman Sea
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn
Day 9
Te Anau - The Catlins
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- The Catlins - Leader-led walk to Nugget Point & McLean Falls
Landmarks
The Catlins
Nugget Point
McLean Falls
South Pacific Ocean
Day 10
The Catlins - Stewart Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stewart Island - Scenic Ferry Crossing
Landmarks
Stewart Island
Foveaux Strait
Rakiura National Park
Day 11
Stewart Island
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stewart Island - Village & Bay Trip - NZD59
- Stewart Island - Wild Kiwi Encounter - NZD249
- Stewart Island - Beaks & Feathers Kiwi Spotting - NZD175
- Stewart Island - Ulva Island Explorer - NZD129
- Cruises on bays and inlets spotting penguins and seabirds
- Walks along forested coastal tracks
- Learn about local flora and fauna
- Beach picnic lunch
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Stewart Island
Rakiura National Park
William Bay
Ulva Island
Day 12
Stewart Island - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Adventure activities in Queenstown
- Exploration of Central Otago vineyards
- Visit to historic mining towns
Landmarks
Queenstown
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Central Otago

Landmarks
Hanmer Springs
Lewis Pass National Reserve
Southern Alps
Reefton
Buller Gorge
Cape Foulwind

Landmarks
Cape Foulwind
Charleston
Nile River Canyon
Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki
Pancake Rocks
Kumara

Landmarks
Hokitika Gorge
Okarito Lagoon
Westland National Park
Southern Alps
Fox Glacier

Landmarks
Lake Matheson
Southern Alps
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Ship Creek
Mt Aspiring National Park
Thunder Creek Falls
Wanaka
Lake Wanaka

Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Mou Waho Island
Wanaka

Landmarks
Crown Range
Queenstown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Tasman Sea
Mirror Lakes
Lake Gunn

Landmarks
The Catlins
Nugget Point
McLean Falls
South Pacific Ocean

Landmarks
Stewart Island
Foveaux Strait
Rakiura National Park

Landmarks
Stewart Island
Rakiura National Park
William Bay
Ulva Island

Landmarks
Queenstown
The Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Central Otago

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Age Range

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Response rate

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Trevor
February 27th, 2026
4
Heads up: I joined this tour of the South Island having come direct from a tour of the North Island with GAdventures....
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Susan
January 26th, 2026
4
The trip was excellent for adventure activities.
Melanie
October 13th, 2025
5
This tour shows you all the main destinations in New Zealand. You get a good impression of the country and the...
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Alan
Asked on January 2nd, 2025
Have you price for single room
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  A single supplement is available at an additional cost of £865, if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.
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Angela
Asked on November 24th, 2024
Can i cut short my tour on day 10 wothout going to steward island? Would you provide any discount if so? Would U provide transportation back to christchurch?
Tour Details
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  Angela
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  What's the age group of travellers? What's the difficulty level? any other requirements I should be aware of?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  As of now, we have 12 confirmed passengers on the 22 Dec departure and their age range will be as below, 20 to 20 years - 01 passenger, 30 to 39 years - 03 passengers, 40 to 49 years - 04 passengers, 50 o 59 years - 02 passengers, 60 to 69 years - 02 passengers. Physical rating for this trip is rated at 3 out of 5 = This trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included, and a good level of fitness is required. Yes, you certainly can leave trip on day 10, but there won't be any cost reductions for this. Since you will be leaving the trip early, you will have to make your own transport arrangements.
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Douglas
Asked on September 17th, 2024
Can we have private facilities on day 11 at Stewart Island?
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  Douglas
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Where's the meeting point location at Christchurch and finishing location at Queenstown?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  Since you are not looking to travel until 2026 we cannot guarantee your accommodations on Stewart Island. The earlier you book the better chance of receiving a hotel stay with private facilities. The accommodations on the island are very limited, by pre-planning and booking early you have a better chance.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  The joining point for this trip is at the Drifter, I will list the address below for you. Drifter, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, NEW ZEALAND
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Tracy
Asked on May 2nd, 2024
Is there a combined North and South Island tour?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Unfortunately, we do not have a tour combining both New Zealand south and north island tours. However, we would advise you to check out our other New Zealand trips.
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April
Asked on December 18th, 2023
Looking for a South Island tour for my mother in law. She is in her 70's from France and relatively fit and mobile. She is interested in a tour that is approximately 10 days but is flexible. She would like a guided tour with others where everything is organised. Her English is reasonable.
Age Range
Group size
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2023
  This trip has a physical rating of 3 which means this trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. Our Tour Leader will help her and guide her through out the trip and she will be with our group of fellow travelers during all activities.
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Natalie
Asked on July 15th, 2022
My husband can walk with a cane for a mile or so, but is rather slow. He also needs to use a restroom frequently (90-120 minutes). He would be fine sitting in the van or on a bench while others walk, as long as there were interesting things to see. Is this tour or one of your other NZ tours suitable for him? Would the driver/other passengers happily accommodate his need for frequent restroom breaks?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2022
  Yes, I think that should be fine. As long as he has someone traveling with him who can assist with stairs or uneven floors when on a walk. The Guide will check in with him before the walks, it is up to the guide to make the final decision if a walk is safe for him to do. If he won't be able to attend a walk he might need to wait in the van or at a nearby café for a while. But most of the activities should be fine for him.

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