'Sweet As' South (Start Wellington, Base, 10 Days)

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Cost/day $136

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Alvin "Susie Ferkins is the best tour guide for contiki ever. If you travel to New Zealand, i would recommend Susie Ferkins for the tour guide. She explains everything really clear and recommends some good places to dine and also to party/drink. Everything went smooth and all activities went smooth. The accommodations were really great and Queenstown is one of the best town and have the best accommodatio..."

Excellent: 112 reviews

Starts: Wellington
+8 Destinations: New Zealand South Island
Ends: Christchurch

Highlights

Cruise through gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
Ice climbing at Franz Joseph Glacier
Speed down Shotover River on a jetboat
Unforgetable night life in Queenstown

Age range: 18 to 35 year olds
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Max Group Size: 50
Transportation: Coach / Bus
Travel style: Discovery, Coach / Bus

Start in Wellington and end in Christchurch! With the discovery tour 'Sweet As' South (Start Wellington, Base, 10 Days), you have a 10 day tour package taking you from Wellington to Christchurch and through Wellington, New Zealand and 8 other destinations in New Zealand. 'Sweet As' South (Start Wellington, Base, 10 Days) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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112 Reviews

Excellent: 92%
Good: 8%
Average: 0%
Rather Poor: 0%
Bad: 0%

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Krystle
Written on April 14, 2018
5.0 - Excellent
Unbelievably amazing tour. Everything was extremely professional and well organized. I had the time of my life. I highly recommend this tour.
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Brittany
Written on October 26, 2017
4.5 - Excellent
It was everything i expected plus more our guide ed was really good at his job and raf the driver was the best bus driver iv ever experienced
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Jack
Written on March 28, 2017
4.5 - Excellent
My trip with Contiki was absolutely amazing! Susie and Pat are brilliant. The tour was really organised and we'll run. Definitely recommend doing a tour with Contiki.
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Krystal
Written on March 16, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
Susie is f*****g amazing!!! So helpful, kind, informative and fun! She made the trip awesome!
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Kren
Written on March 10, 2017
4.0 - Good
The trip was amazing. It was my first contiki so I didn't know what to expect. But our trip leader and driver were more than amazing ! They made it a trip of a life time and I've been on two contikis since and neither come close to the New Zealand. The accommodations were wonderful, and the coach we had was more than great to travel the country in.
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Dave
Written on March 3, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
Trip was excellent. Exceeded expectations, and the knowledge Susie had of NZ was thorough and relevant.
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Anthony
Written on March 2, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
It was an awesome trip. I really don't know if there could be a better guide out there than Susie, she was great.
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Alvin
Written on March 1, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
Susie Ferkins is the best tour guide for contiki ever. If you travel to New Zealand, i would recommend Susie Ferkins for the tour guide. She explains everything really clear and recommends some good places to dine and also to party/drink. Everything went smooth and all activities went smooth. The accommodations were really great and Queenstown is one of the best town and have the best accommodation. I would also recommend Pat as the best bus driver for driving Point A to B. Best driving skills. Remember Susie, Never forget the Asian twins and no one can replace them! hahah
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Albert
Written on March 1, 2017
4.5 - Excellent
Probably one of the best tour guide haha...love every bit of the trip. Who knows we may cross path again. Time will tell :). Keep up the good tour guide all the best.
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Caroline
Written on March 1, 2017
5.0 - Excellent
Trip was awesome, way exceeded my expectations. Tour guide susie and driver patty made it!!!
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Introduction

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Day 1: Wellington to Christchurch via Picton and Kaikoura
Day 2: Christchurch to Franz Josef via Arthers Pass and Hokitika
Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Day 5: Queenstown
Day 6: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown
Day 8: Queenstown to Dunedin
Day 9: Dunedin to Lake Ohau
Day 10: Lake Ohau to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

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Questions & Answers

Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.

I am trying to book a tour to visit New Zealand 10-12 days, but can we start the tour on Oct 29th? We are also looking to visit both North and South island.
Unfortunately the only tours we have of New Zealand that depart on 29th October are on the following link - http://www.tourradar.com/d/new-zealand#when=29/10/2016,duration=10-14

As you are looking to do both the North & South Island you will generally need at least 14 days.
Are you flexible with your dates at all? If so there is a fantastic 14 day tour that departs on 30th October to see the details click the following link -
http://www.tourradar.com/t/34723
Just wondering what time does the tour finish on day 10 (looking to book flights to return to Auckland that same day).
The tour ends at 6pm, but it is advised not book flights the same day, because the last day is still a travel day and if there are any delays you might miss your flight. So, just to be on the safe side we advice to book a flight the next day, if possible.
At the beginning of the tour are we supposed to meet the group somewhere or will the tour include a hotel pick up?
Contiki includes an extra day for their North American travellers to arrive and adjust before the tour gets started so you would actually have an additional night of accommodations at the starting point hotel. You can check in any time after 2pm and enjoy Wellington at your leisure. You'll meet with your group and Trip Leader the following morning at the same hotel.

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Guides who have led this tour

Isobel Needham
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Susie Ferkins
"My spontaneous decision to work for Contiki was the best choice I ever made. I still pinch myself to..."

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Ellen22nd July 2018
Booking on line was easy and all confirmation details, including invoice, deposit and final payment was informative.

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