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South Island Adventure - 9 days

9 days
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From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.6
2,436 traveler reviews
  • Scenic view of a town by a vibrant blue lake with mountains in the background.
  • Speeding boat through a narrow gorge with rocky cliffs.
  • Lone tree in a calm lake with colorful sunset sky and mountains.
  • Snow-capped mountain range with a pathway in the foreground.
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Group Size 4 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at around 19:00)
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch orientation tour
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
    Lake Tekapo
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  3. Day 3

    Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mount John hike
    • Visit to Lake Tekapo hot pools
    Landmarks
    Mount John
    Southern Alps
  4. Day 4

    Lake Tekapo to Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike with views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park
    Landmarks
    Southern Alps
    Aoraki/Mt Cook
    Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
    • Visit to Wanaka Tree
    • Mount Iron hike
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
    Wanaka Tree
    Mount Iron
    Pisa Range
    Upper Clutha Basin
    Southern Alps
  6. Day 6

    Wanaka to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving
    • Bungee jumping
    • Canyoning
    • Zip-lining
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Lake Wakatipu
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Milford Sound and return

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
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  8. Day 8

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
  9. Day 9

    Queenstown

    Landmarks
    Queenstown

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    March 16th, 2026
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    I am requesting for an age restriction exception. I will turn to age 47 in November 2025. It is okay to book your trip

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      This tour has a strict max age limit of 45yrs sorry, we do have alternate tours available however!

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