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Ultimate New Zealand South Island Tour

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Start and end in Christchurch
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Start point
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Drifter Hotel, Christchurch. , 17:00 - 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch town
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Christchurch to Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Castle Hill Rocks (Kura Tawhiti)
    • Walk to waterfall at Arthur's Pass
    • Guided walk in coastal forest
    Landmarks
    Castle Hill Rocks (Kura Tawhiti)
    Arthur's Pass
  4. Day 3

    Punakaiki

    Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pororari River Loop Track hike

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk to Pancake Rocks and Punakaiki Cavern
    • Underworld Adventures glow worm cave tour
    • Underground river tubing
    Landmarks
    Pororari River Loop Track
    Pancake Rocks
    Punakaiki Cavern
  5. Day 4

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entry to Pounamu Pathways Cultural Center
    • West Coast Canopy Tree Top Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Zipline through trees at West Coast Tree Top Center
    • Guided walk at Hokatika Gorge
    Landmarks
    Pounamu Pathways Cultural Center
    West Coast Tree Top Center
    Hokatika Gorge
  6. Day 5

    Franz Josef or Fox Glacier

    Franz Josef or Fox Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter rides to distant glaciers
    • Scenic boat cruises
    • ATV tours
    • Walk on local trails
    • Relaxation and exploration
  7. Day 6

    Franz Josef to Wanaka

    Franz Josef to Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walks through Mount Aspiring National Park
    • Guided stops at waterfalls and viewpoints

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Wanaka Tree
    • Iron Mountain sunset walk
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Mount Aspiring National Park
    Wanaka Tree
    Iron Mountain
  8. Day 7

    Wanaka

    Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rob Roy Glacier Track hike

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak rental and paddle on Lake Wanaka
    Landmarks
    Rob Roy Glacier
    Lake Wanaka
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  9. Day 8

    Wanaka to Te Anau

    Wanaka to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kepler Track hike (Rainbow Reach to Shallow Bay)
    Landmarks
    Kepler Track
    Lake Manapouri
  10. Day 9

    Te Anau to Milford Sound and back

    Te Anau to Milford Sound and back
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound Cruise
    • Key Summit Track hike
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Key Summit Track
    Lake Marian
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  11. Day 10

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Te Anau to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown Gondola

    Optional Activities

    • Ben Lomond Track self-guided hike
    • Queenstown dining and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Skyline Gondola
    Ben Lomond Track
    The Remarkables
    Lake Wakatipu
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • High-speed jet boat rides
    • TSS Earnslaw scenic cruise with BBQ
    • River rafting
    • Skydiving
    • Shopping and dining in Queenstown
  13. Day 12

    Queenstown to Tekapo Lake

    Queenstown to Tekapo Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hooker Valley Trail hike
    • Tekapo Springs entry

    Optional Activities

    • Stargazing soak at Tekapo Springs
    Landmarks
    Mount Cook
    Mount Cook National Park
    Lake Pukaki
    Hooker Valley Trail
    Hooker Lake
    Tasman Lake
    Tasman Glacier
    Tekapo Springs
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  14. Day 13

    Tekapo Lake to Christchurch

    Tekapo Lake to Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (2-4 PM Drop Off- Airport/ Downtown, 14:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Pie tasting at Fairlie Bakehouse
    Landmarks
    Fairlie Bakehouse

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  • Lynda5.0•March 2026
    Fantastic tour with Fresh Adventures and our guide, Dayton! We really packed it in and enjoyed great hikes and...
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    How much is the tour? Pricing isn't very clear and is confusing.

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    • Fresh AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026

      The tour is $4700 usd and the optional single room upgrade is $950 usd. We only need a $200 deposit to reserve your space.

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    Asked on December 11th, 2025

    I don't really understand the prices. If I select a tour for single person, it's 803€ but on the other end the price is 4214€ for a shared occupation? Can you tell me more about it?

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    • Fresh AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025

      We want to make it easy for solo travelers like you to enjoy the tour, without being forced into a single room if you don't want that, so you can choose to book with a single room, or a shared room. If you'd like to book with a shared room with another solo female traveler, the price is 4027 Euros. If you prefer to book with a single room, the price is 4820 Euros. Which option would work best for you?

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