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From Christchurch to Franz Josef
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Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Christchurch to Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Blowholes
    Southern Alps
  3. Day 2

    Punakaiki

    Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal rainforest exploration
    • Limestone cliffs and caves exploration
    • Beach walks
    • Kayaking through Paparoa National Park
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Paparoa National Park
  4. Day 3

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Seal colony viewing
    • Lighthouse visits
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Nelson Lakes
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  5. Day 4

    Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kimi Ora Eco Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking along golden shores
    • Coastal track hiking
    • Canyoning
    • Skydiving
    • Beach walks
    • Wildlife spotting (Tui and Tuatara)
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  6. Day 5

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting at local winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch & Wine Tasting in Marlborough
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Vineyards
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Marlborough to Kaikoura

    Marlborough to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sudima Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura Coastline, Famed for its Marine Wildlife

    Optional Activities

    • Seal spotting
    • Whale watching
    • Dolphin swimming
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Coastline
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Kaikoura to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kaikoura Coastline, Famed for its Marine Wildlife

    Optional Activities

    • Seal spotting
    • Whale watching tour
    • Dolphin swimming
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura Coastline
  9. Day 8

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peppers Bluewater Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Geraldine
    Landmarks
    Rakaia Gorge
    Lake Tekapo
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  10. Day 9

    Lake Tekapo to Te Anau

    Lake Tekapo to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch & Wine Tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Landmarks
    Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Lake Te Anau
  11. Day 10

    Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)

    Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Milford Sound Cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise including lunch onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting on cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
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  12. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Millennium Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Jet boating
    • Scenic hiking
    • City exploration and strolls
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Wanaka exploration
    Landmarks
    Wanaka
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  14. Day 13

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided glacier walk
    • Thermal pools
    • Helicopter tour
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  15. Day 14

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hokitika jade carving exploration
    • Arthur's Pass viewing
    • Castle Hill limestone formations exploration
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill

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