South Island Lick Tour
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- Starts
- Christchurch
- +4 Destinations
- New Zealand South Island
- Ends
- Christchurch
Highlights
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown.
- Take one of the world's most scenic train journeys.
- Get your adrenaline pumping with activities galore!
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains.
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier.
- Age range
- 18 to 60 year olds
- Accommodation
- Hostel, Lodge
- Max Group Size
- 16
- Transportation
- Train & Rail, Mini-coach
- Travel style
- Adventure, Discovery, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year
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42 Reviews
- Excellent
- 64%
- Good
- 31%
- Average
- 2%
- Rather Poor
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- Bad
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- KWKathrynWritten on May 12, 20194.5 - Excellent
Great taste of NZ South Island it was a quick tour so didn’t expect too much time at each stop but a bit more time in Wanaka would have been awesome!
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Haka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, Kathryn, thanks for your 5-star review of our South Island seven-day tour! We're so glad you had a wonderful time, and we agree, it's so tricky to give every beautiful spot in NZ the time it deserves. Thanks for coming on tour with us! - AAllieGiesenWritten on May 4, 20193.5 - Good
The van / transport is very uncomfortable - definitely needs to be upgraded, especially with that much time in the van. Also - breakfast included each day? Must be a hoax because there was definitely not breakfast provided daily. There was some fruit 2... Read more
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora Allie, Thank you for taking the time to review our most popular tour and for the feedback about the transport. We have reviewed the transport option used for your tour and have made the decision not to use that vehicle for any further tours. We're unsure why you did not experience our daily breakfast as this is something that is definitely included and set up by the guides daily. Yes, we're lucky to have Ruth as one of our amazing tour guides and we're so glad she showed you the best of the South Island. - HHaileySuinaWritten on May 2, 20195.0 - Excellent
Best tour, friendliest guide, great stops all for a decent price. You couldn’t get this type of experience from any other tour provider!
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora Hailey, thank you for your five-star review of our seven-day South Island Tour! We are thrilled that you had a fantastic time seeing the best of the South Island with Ruth as your guide. We hope we get to welcome you back on tour again! 
MathildeWritten on May 1, 20194.0 - GoodIt was a really interesting tour... The trip back to Christchurch really exhausted but can be appreciated by many. The heater in the room was not enough to warm up for a night of 1degree. Despite all these, I will definitely come back as the experience was... Read more
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, Mathilde, thank you for your great review of our 7-day South Island adventure tour! We're so glad that overall you had a fantastic experience and that Rhys showed you the bets of the South Island. We can't wait to welcome you back on tour with us one day to explore the North Island! We wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon!- GraceWritten on April 25, 20195.0 - Excellent
Awesome tour, nice small group! 10/10
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora! Thanks so much for your 10/10 review for Haka Tours! We're so glad you had an amazing time with us and enjoyed the small group tour of the spectacular South Island! - AAlisonBirrellWritten on April 11, 20194.0 - Good
Great to have a small group and great to have no WiFi on the bus!
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, Alison! Thanks for your great review of Haka Tours and our South Island tour. We agree! Sometimes no connectivity is a great thing – especially when there are so many amazing landscapes to admire on the drive! - JJosannePaxtonWritten on April 11, 20193.5 - Good
The changes in itinerary were disappointing but unavoidable. The train ride was canceled due to maintenance on the tracks and Franz Josef was canceled due to the bridge outage. We understand that those are not in the control of Haka. What was... Read more
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, Josanne. Thank you for taking time to write this review. We're sorry that the weather and other conditions outside our control affected your tour. We take on all feedback from our guests and always strive to improve our tours and educate our guides. We have addressed the issues you have raised with your guide who also does receive great feedback and we see this as an important lesson and an opportunity for him to improve his skills as a guide. Thank you, again for your time in writing the review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our Queenstown Lodge. - NNaomiWritten on April 11, 20195.0 - Excellent
Amazing scenery, excellent guide, and lots of fun activities. Would definitely travel with Haka Tours again.
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, Naomi, thank you for your great review of Haka Tours. We're so pleased that you had an amazing time and we hope we get to host you or your friends in the future! - RRamckeSteenHeikeWritten on April 11, 20192.0 - Rather poor
Changing the Route from Franz Josef Glacier to Dunedin. It would be good to find anything on the westcoast and Not a other City. The Guide wasn‘t interessted in the older Passanger. I couldn‘t understand bis speaking.
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewThank you for taking time to review your tour, we take on all feedback and always aim to improve our tours and give feedback to our guides. Unfortunately bad weather affected the West Coast of the South Island while you were there, so our operations team made the decision to move your tour to roads that were safe and not affected by rain. Thanks again for taking the time and joining us on tour. - CChinLeeWritten on April 1, 20195.0 - Excellent
This itinerary is excellent for 7 days. It takes you to south island must see places. Transportation is also excellent sine our group was only 9 and we had 16 seats. Accommondation is hostel and the hostels used are pretty good. Our guide Alex is very... Read more
Show detailed ratingsHaka Tours commented on this reviewKia ora, ChinLee, thank you for this five-star review of your South Island tour! We're pleased you had a great time exploring the South Island with your guide, Alex, and your tour mates. Best wishes from Haka Tours.
Itinerary
Download PDF Brochure- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to MacKenzie Country
- Day 2 MacKenzie Country to Queenstown
- Day 3 Queenstown
- Day 4 Queenstown to Wanaka
- Day 5 Wanaka to Franz Josef
- Day 6 Franz Josef
- Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
Travel guide
Prepare for an adventure in this stunning destination with our travel guide.
What's included
Accommodation
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Flights
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Optional
Additional Services
Videos
- South Island Tour of New Zealand with Haka Tours
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- Haka Tours - Small Group Adventure Tours
Questions & Answers
Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
Is there a hotel list available?
The tour operator has advised that they do not have a full list of accommodations available for the South Island Lick tour, as the accommodations change so frequently. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. However, a couple of examples of accommodations they use for this tour are the Haka Lodge in Christchurch and YHA in Wanaka - hopefully, this can give you a better idea of the kind of accommodation you can expect on tour.
What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight | Tekapo. Price: $370
Bungy | Kawarau Bridge | Queenstown. Price: $205
Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari | Queenstown. Price: $195
Milford Sound Full Day (Coach / Cruise / Coach) | Queenstown. Price: $125
Milford Sound Half Day (Fly/Cruise/Fly) | Queenstown. Price: $510 - $535
Bungy | Kawarau Bridge | Queenstown. Price: $205
Bungy | Nevis - NZs Highest! | Queenstown. Price: $50 - $275
Canyon Swing | Queenstown. Price: $229
Canyoning | Queenstown. Price: $219
Extreme Jet Boating | Queenstown. Price: $149
Horse Trekking | Glenorchy (Queenstown). Price: $190
Paragliding | Queenstown. Price: $239
Skydive | Queenstown. Price: $349 - $449
Aerobatic Plane Flight | Wanaka. Price: $299
Bungy | Kawarau Bridge | Queenstown. Price: $205
Bungy | Nevis - NZs Highest! | Queenstown. Price: $50 - $275
Skydive | Wanaka. Price: $349 - $449
Aerobatic Plane Flight | Wanaka. Price: $299
Glacier Heli Hike | Franz Josef. Price: $459
Glacier Kayaking | Franz Josef. Price: $115
Heli Experience with Snow Landing | Franz Josef. Price: $250
Quad Biking | Franz Josef. Price: $160
Personalised Tour Video - TikiPici. Price: $285 - $1200
Please note that this list is a guideline only and that prices are subject to change.Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
Guides who have led this tour
- "I am a typical Kiwi male who loves to explore. I thrive on challenge and live by the rule there is no..."
What are people saying about TourRadar?
What are people saying about TourRadar?
- Andrew3rd January 2019It's not the first time I've used this site for 3 very good reasons. It's easier to navigate than most of the individual companies websites, it's a one stop shop (all the tours from the different companies are in one place) and to top it off its often cheaper than going direct
Availability
South Island Lick Tour
- Upcoming departures
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
- January 2020
- February 2020
- March 2020
- WednesdayJun 12, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysTuesdayJun 18, 2019to ChristchurchOnly 3 seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
- MondayJun 24, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysSundayJun 30, 2019to ChristchurchOnly 1 seat left$135$884-15%USD $748
- WednesdayJul 3, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysTuesdayJul 9, 2019to Christchurch7 seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
- SundayJul 14, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysSaturdayJul 20, 2019to Christchurch10+ seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
- WednesdayJul 24, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysTuesdayJul 30, 2019to Christchurch5 seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
- MondayAug 5, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysSundayAug 11, 2019to Christchurch10+ seats left$134$876-15%USD $743
- WednesdayAug 14, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysTuesdayAug 20, 2019to Christchurch8 seats left$134$876-15%USD $743
- FridayAug 16, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysThursdayAug 22, 2019to Christchurch10+ seats left$175$876-20%USD $701
- WednesdaySep 4, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysTuesdaySep 10, 2019to Christchurch10+ seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
- MondaySep 16, 2019from Christchurch7 DaysSundaySep 22, 2019to Christchurch10+ seats left$135$884-15%USD $748
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- Location
- Start and end in Christchurch.
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- Deposit
- TourRadar only requires a deposit of $99 to confirm this Haka Tours booking. The remaining balance is then payable 50 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 16 July 2019 the full payment of $701 is necessary.
- Cancellation policy
- No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 50 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of $701 for South Island Lick Tour, but the deposit of $99 is non-refundable. If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies.
- Availability
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Haka Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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- The following cards are accepted for Haka Tours : Visa - Master Card - American Express
Destinations
- Christchurch (New Zealand)
- 182 km
- Lake Tekapo (New Zealand)
- 184 km
- Queenstown (New Zealand)
- 52 km
- Wanaka (New Zealand)
- 170 km
- Franz Josef (New Zealand)
- 199 km
- Christchurch (New Zealand)
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