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Budget South Island Adventure - 7 days

7 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6 (2,544 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Included Activities
- Visit the world's largest Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
- Explore local bike trails at Lake Tekapo
- Relax in the lakeside hot springs at Lake Tekapo
Optional Activities
- Additional activities and hikes at Lake Tekapo (book and pay locally)
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
Day 2
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Activities and hikes at Lake Tekapo (book and pay locally)
- Skydiving in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Bungee jumping in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Canyoning in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Zip-lining in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Queenstown
Day 3
Milford Sound - Queenstown
Milford Sound - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Cruise of Milford Sound Fjord
- Fergburger meal at local restaurant
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Bungee jumping in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Canyon swings in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Horseback riding in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Skydiving in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Bike ride and trail exploration in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Luging in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
- Jet boat ride up the canyon in Queenstown (book and pay locally)
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 5
Wanaka - Franz Josef
Wanaka - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Included group dinner at a favourite spot of your guide (timing varies by tour and guide))
Included Activities
- Castle Rock walk
Landmarks
Wanaka
Haast Pass
Franz Josef
Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking on Franz Josef glacier
- Scenic helicopter tour
- Quad biking
- Kayaking
- Glacier hot pools
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Franz Josef to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Hokitika
- Journey through Arthur's Pass with views of the Southern Alps
- Visit the Church of The Good Shepherd
- Experience the rugged west coast township of Franz Josef
- Castle Rock walk
Landmarks
Franz Josef
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Church of The Good Shepherd
Castle Rock

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Queenstown

Landmarks
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Wanaka
Haast Pass
Franz Josef

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Church of The Good Shepherd
Castle Rock

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Rating: 4.6 (2,544 reviews)
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4.6

Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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anthony5.0•April 2026
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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Budget South Island Adventure - 7 days

Itinerary

Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lake Tekapo to Queenstown

Optional Activities

Milford Sound - Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Wanaka - Franz Josef

Included Activities

Franz Josef

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Christchurch

Included Activities

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