Please advise the price if only one traveler.

The South Island Escape departing on the 25th July is $4,699, this price is based on a twin share. An upgrade to a private room is available for NZ$150 per night. If you opted for the upgrade this would bring the total to NZ$5,599.

Just wondering about the size of the group? Thanks

This tour has a maximum group size of 14 guests.

I'm weighing up a couple of South Island Tours. We would require a double/ Queen room or Twin Room. We are both 74 years. Are there any further other additional taxes, costs or expected small fees? I think the following are additional costs - Milford Cruise/lunch, Lunch/wine taste. Star Gaze Tekapo, and visit Lake Te Anua. If so, as we are on a budget can you give an idea of prices of those activities? Also Xmas Day I think is on the road between Franz Joseph and Christchurch. Is there a suggested lunch venue (maybe at Christchurch ?) for Xmas Lunch.

Your tour price of $4,699 NZD per person (including GST) is the full cost of the trip. All transport, accommodation, breakfasts, and included activities noted in the itinerary are covered which includes the cost of Milford, lunch at Mt Difficulty with wine tasting, free star gazing in Tekapo (you are staying in the largest Dark Sky reserve so you'll see stars on a clear night), We over night in Te Anau during the tour so visiting here is included. Optional glow worms caves are offered. For Christmas Day, the tour is travelling from Queenstown to Franz Josef. It's a beautiful drive day! Your guide can help organise something special for Christmas evening and also lunch if guests on tour are up for it.

Do you provide pickup and drop off from Christchurch airport? When will first-day trip start?

I am 46 years. The trip is designed for 39 year younger, right?

I would like to book the southern Voyager tour and ask for an exception on my age (45). I am active and enjoy outdoors. I don't mind sleeping in youth hostels and have done so many times before. No other tours are available on my dates. This is the perfect tour for me, for the time I will be in New Zealand. I would like to join the southern voyager 7 day tour.

Wild Kiwi Tours are designed for 18 - 39-year-olds to give our guests the opportunity to travel with people their own age. It's less about fitness or anything else and more about making lifelong connections with people their age, which our guests appreciate. Unfortunately, you fall out of the age bracket. As an alternative, our Wild Kiwi Premium trips offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of New Zealand's nature and culture, and giving you the opportunities to get involved in adrenaline-fuelled and fun activities along the way. Would this be an option for you?

Is there a private room available for the May 31 departure and what would be the total cost?

Wild Kiwi Adventure tours are designed for young, energetic travellers aged 18 to 39. These trips focus on thrill, exploration, and connection—ideal for those looking to meet like-minded adventurers and dive into an action-packed itinerary. Accommodation is in mixed hostel dorms, creating a fun, social atmosphere throughout the journey.

What is the age range of the people who are already signed up for this tour?

On the 22nd of March South Island Escape the ages of travellers are between 40- 60.

Pax asking if her son can join the this tour, her son will turn 18 on January

Unfortunately, due to Health and Safety precautions, we are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years on the date of departure.

Can you please tell me if the price you quote for each of the tours is per person?

Indeed, our tour prices are based off NZD currency, Per Person.

How quickly do the tours fill up – how far in advance would you recommend we book?

Our Premium Tours are becoming quite popular. As we move closer to the departure date, it will fill up quite quickly due to the New Year and for summer being our peak season in New Zealand. I would recommend booking sooner as it is a guaranteed spot.

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Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Start point
4 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Main Entrance of The Wydnham Garden Hotel, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast), Lunch (Local food and drinks in Geraldine)
Included Activities
- Travel through Rakaia Gorge
- Stargaze at Tekapo - the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world
Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Geraldine
Lake Tekapo
Day 2
Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast), Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
Included Activities
- Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
- Visit the largest lake in the South Island - Lake Te Anau
Landmarks
Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau
Day 3
Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast), Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Milford Sound with lunch onboard
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Queenstown
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Jet boating
- Scenic hike
- Leisurely stroll around the city
Day 5
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Landmarks
Wanaka
Franz Josef
Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier walk
- Thermal pools
- Helicopter tour
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch
End point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Drop off at Christchurch airport, 16:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika - famous for jade carvings
- Arthur's Pass - stunning mountain landscapes
- Castle Hill - limestone rock formations
Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill

Landmarks
Rakaia Gorge
Geraldine
Lake Tekapo

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Mt Difficulty Vineyard
Lake Te Anau

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Milford Sound
Queenstown

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Wanaka
Franz Josef

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Franz Josef Glacier

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Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Castle Hill

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YAJUAN5.0•November 2025
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Great appreciation given to Big Ben in Wild Kiwi! All details before booking via Tour Radar have been given timely and precise. Sure easy to communicate via emails and phone calls 7/24. This was my first time to use Tour Radar and best experience! Everything is set safe in mind before my trip starts.Show more
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Helen5.0•February 2025
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We really enjoyed our tour of South Island. It was very well organised and Telli, our guide, was absolutely...
We really enjoyed our tour of South Island. It was very well organised and Telli, our guide, was absolutely brilliant! He was knowledgeable, informative, kind and had a great sense of humour – everybody warmed to him and he went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. We didn't have the funds to splash out on the extra activities but we still enjoyed every location we visited. There was so much to see and do, and we were lucky to have a really fantastic group of fellow travellers. All the accommodation was clean and comfortable, and Telli recommended places to eat and drink. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wild Kiwi.Show more
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Terry
Asked on March 8th, 2026
Please advise the price if only one traveler.
Price / Availability
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- Wild KiwiOperator•Written March 2026
  The South Island Escape departing on the 25th July is $4,699, this price is based on a twin share. An upgrade to a private room is available for NZ$150 per night. If you opted for the upgrade this would bring the total to NZ$5,599.
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Tania
Asked on October 24th, 2025
Just wondering about the size of the group? Thanks
Group size
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2025
  This tour has a maximum group size of 14 guests.
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Stacey
Asked on August 28th, 2025
I'm weighing up a couple of South Island Tours. We would require a double/ Queen room or Twin Room. We are both 74 years. Are there any further other additional taxes, costs or expected small fees? I think the following are additional costs - Milford Cruise/lunch, Lunch/wine taste. Star Gaze Tekapo, and visit Lake Te Anua. If so, as we are on a budget can you give an idea of prices of those activities? Also Xmas Day I think is on the road between Franz Joseph and Christchurch. Is there a suggested lunch venue (maybe at Christchurch ?) for Xmas Lunch.
Accommodation
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
  Your tour price of $4,699 NZD per person (including GST) is the full cost of the trip. All transport, accommodation, breakfasts, and included activities noted in the itinerary are covered which includes the cost of Milford, lunch at Mt Difficulty with wine tasting, free star gazing in Tekapo (you are staying in the largest Dark Sky reserve so you'll see stars on a clear night), We over night in Te Anau during the tour so visiting here is included. Optional glow worms caves are offered. For Christmas Day, the tour is travelling from Queenstown to Franz Josef. It's a beautiful drive day! Your guide can help organise something special for Christmas evening and also lunch if guests on tour are up for it.
P
Pam
Asked on August 15th, 2025
Do you provide pickup and drop off from Christchurch airport? When will first-day trip start?
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  Pam
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I am 46 years. The trip is designed for 39 year younger, right?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
  Yes, our Southern Voyager tour is one of our Adventure tours, designed for travellers aged 18–39. Alternatively, we'd recommend our South Island Escape tour departing on the 15th of November 2025, one of our Premium tours with no age restriction, featuring 3 - 4 star accommodation. The tour departs from the Wyndham Garden City Hotel in Christchurch. The tour price is based on twin-share accommodation, meaning you'd share a twin room with another Wild Kiwi Tours guest of the same gender.
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  Pam
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I would like stargaze and glowworm night tour, which I found in the brocher of Southern Voyager. I did not see them in "Premium - South Island Escape". May I have more details about "Premium - South Island Escape"
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
  The South Island Escape follows the same itinerary as the Southern Escape. The only difference between the two tours is the accommodation: the Southern Voyager stays in flashpacker hostels, while the South Island Escape offers 3 - 4 star accommodation. You'll have the opportunity to go stargazing in Tekapo and visit the glowworm caves in Te Anau en route to Milford Sound.
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  Pam
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Upon the price, what is GST charge? I browse most tour schedule among various operators, only WildKiwi charges GST. Please explain.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
  GST is the Goods and Service Tax in New Zealand. We've listed it separately for full transparency.
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Anna
Asked on June 17th, 2025
I would like to book the southern Voyager tour and ask for an exception on my age (45). I am active and enjoy outdoors. I don't mind sleeping in youth hostels and have done so many times before. No other tours are available on my dates. This is the perfect tour for me, for the time I will be in New Zealand. I would like to join the southern voyager 7 day tour.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2025
  Wild Kiwi Tours are designed for 18 - 39-year-olds to give our guests the opportunity to travel with people their own age. It's less about fitness or anything else and more about making lifelong connections with people their age, which our guests appreciate. Unfortunately, you fall out of the age bracket. As an alternative, our Wild Kiwi Premium trips offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of New Zealand's nature and culture, and giving you the opportunities to get involved in adrenaline-fuelled and fun activities along the way. Would this be an option for you?
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  Anna
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  Is this tour offered starting on Saturday 6 September, 2025?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2025
  Unfortunately not. The next available departure is the 18th of October.
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Tiffany
Asked on May 21st, 2025
Is there a private room available for the May 31 departure and what would be the total cost?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
  Wild Kiwi Adventure tours are designed for young, energetic travellers aged 18 to 39. These trips focus on thrill, exploration, and connection—ideal for those looking to meet like-minded adventurers and dive into an action-packed itinerary. Accommodation is in mixed hostel dorms, creating a fun, social atmosphere throughout the journey.
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  Tiffany
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Is there a private room available for this departure and what would be the cost?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
  The total cost for the trip per person is $4699 NZD. A Private room upgrade is possible for a surcharge of $140 per room and night. The tour offers an array of benefits: Professional tour guide to assist in planning and organising every aspect of your trip, Luxury transport, Six nights' accommodation at our carefully selected hotels, Daily freshly prepared breakfast, Milford Sound Cruise, Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard, Ample time to explore Queenstown, Visit the largest lake in the South Island - Lake Te Anau
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Ross
Asked on February 6th, 2025
What is the age range of the people who are already signed up for this tour?
Age Range
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2025
  On the 22nd of March South Island Escape the ages of travellers are between 40- 60.
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Debra
Asked on October 12th, 2024
Pax asking if her son can join the this tour, her son will turn 18 on January
Age Range
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
  Unfortunately, due to Health and Safety precautions, we are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years on the date of departure.
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Jose
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
Can you please tell me if the price you quote for each of the tours is per person?
Price / Availability
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written July 2024
  Indeed, our tour prices are based off NZD currency, Per Person.
D
Dale
Asked on June 3rd, 2024
How quickly do the tours fill up – how far in advance would you recommend we book?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2024
  Our Premium Tours are becoming quite popular. As we move closer to the departure date, it will fill up quite quickly due to the New Year and for summer being our peak season in New Zealand. I would recommend booking sooner as it is a guaranteed spot.

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