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NZ South Island Adventure - 9 Day

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Start and end in Queenstown
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  • Three travellers in matching T-shirts raise their arms on a grassy clifftop overlooking turquoise coastal waters.
  • Traveller relaxing in a self-dug geothermal pool on a sandy beach with waves crashing nearby.
  • Iconic red Wellington Cable Car climbing a steep track with city skyline and harbour below.
  • Stone Church of the Good Shepherd beside turquoise Lake Tekapo under clear blue skies.
  • Adventurer leaps off a bridge in a harness during an exhilarating bungy jump over a rocky gorge.
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  • Identical view of hikers on a boardwalk heading toward Aoraki/Mount Cook under a bright blue sky.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Start point
    1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Reception 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, 18:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch city at own pace
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Included Activities

    • Group stargazing experience

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
    • Relax in Tekapo Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Tekapo Hot Springs
  3. Day 3

    Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
    • Complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
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  4. Day 4

    Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook to Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Fully guided half-day experience through Southern Alps
    • Group tour around base of Aoraki / Mount Cook

    Optional Activities

    • Alpine Scenic Flight upgrade
    Landmarks
    Aoraki / Mount Cook
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  5. Day 5

    Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Group bar crawl through Queenstown nightlife
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • 15,000 ft skydive
    • AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy jump (highest in Southern Hemisphere)
    • Gondola ride for panoramic views
    • Explore Queenstown town
    • Coffee by the lake
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound day trip with boat cruise
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for souvenirs
    • Enjoy a meal with fellow travelers
    • Explore Queenstown
  9. Day 9

    Tour End

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    September 9th, 2018
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    September 8th, 2018
    Ive seen a naked dude dipping his balls in ice here. Im happy

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