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South Island Youth Adventure - 9 days

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From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.6
2,363 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.
  • Tourist ferry on a reflective lake surrounded by steep mountains.
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  • Bungee jumper with a gorge and several onlookers.
  • Expansive view of a bay surrounded by hills and greenery.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 18-45

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
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Highlights

  • Christchurch - Begin your adventure in the South Island's largest city with an included orientation sightseeing tour
  • Lake Tekapo - Relax beside this scenic lake, with free time to see the famous tiny church set against a majestic backdrop, one of New Zealand’s most photographed spots
  • Mount John - Climb to the summit of the mountain on a 2-3 hour hike, with 360 degree views your reward
  • Wanaka - Kayak on Lake Wanaka, visit the iconic Wanaka Tree and enjoy a hike up Mount Iron
  • Milford Sound - Spot penguins and dolphins on an included cruise at one of New Zealand's most picturesque locations
  • Queenstown - Enjoy an included jet boat ride in New Zealand's adventure capital, with free time for bungee jumping, skydiving, or whatever else you fancy

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch Sightseeing & Lake Tekapo
  3. Day 3 Mount John Hike
  4. Day 4 Lake Tekapo to Wanaka
  5. Day 5 Exploring Wanaka
  6. Day 6 Wanaka to Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Milford Sound
  8. Day 8 Queenstown Jet Boating
  9. Day 9 Queenstown
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  • Jack
    · April 11th, 2025
    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.
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  • Therese
    · August 24th, 2025
    Great tour guides Fabulous
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  • Pamela
    · April 5th, 2025
    The tour was excellent. Haydn, our tour leader, looked after us really well. The itinerary was varied and interesting. The booking left a lot to be desired as On the Go tours could not book a pre or post tour hotel or my return flights from Sydney to Hobart. These were advertised by Tour Radar as bookable extras on the internet and were available to the Americans on our tour.
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    Asked on August 19th, 2025

    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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