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14 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 3 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch to Greymouth to Punakaiki

    Landmarks
    TranzAlpine Train Route
    Pancake Rocks
    Blowholes
  2. Day 2

    Punakaiki

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pancake Rocks
    • Wander through coastal rainforests
    • Explore limestone cliffs and caves
    • Walk along the rugged coastline
    • Kayak through Paparoa National Park
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Blowholes
    Paparoa National Park
  3. Day 3

    Punakaiki to Abel Tasman

    Landmarks
    Nelson Lakes
    Abel Tasman National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak along the golden shores
    • Hike the coastal track
    • Canyoning
    • Skydiving
    • Walk along the beach
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  5. Day 5

    Abel Tasman to Marlborough Region

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a local winery for lunch and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Region Vineyards
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  6. Day 6

    Marlborough Region to Kaikoura

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
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  7. Day 7

    Kaikoura to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Spot seals
    • Whale-watching tour
    • Swim with dolphins
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Landmarks
    Rakaia Gorge
    Geraldine
    Lake Tekapo
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  9. Day 9

    Lake Tekapo to Te Anau

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
    Landmarks
    Mt Difficulty Vineyard
  10. Day 10

    Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise through Milford Sound fiord
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Queenstown
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  11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping
    • Skydiving
    • Jet boating
    • Scenic hike
    • Stroll around the city's charming streets
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    Queenstown
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  12. Day 12

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Landmarks
    Wanaka
    Franz Josef
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  13. Day 13

    Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

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

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill

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4.7(219 reviews)
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11 hours
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