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- Platinum Operator
- G Adventures
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 20
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Wellington's vibrant nightlife
- Cross Cook Strait with stunning views
- Hike and relax in Abel Tasman National Park
- Visit a seal colony at Cape Foulwind
- Cruise through the iconic Milford Sound
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Wellington
- Day 2 Wellington/Abel Tasman National Park (1B, 1D)
- Day 3 Abel Tasman National Park (1B)
- Day 4 Abel Tasman National Park/Westport (1B, 1D)
- Day 5 Westport/Franz Josef (1B, 1D)
- Day 6 Franz Josef (1B)
- Day 7 Franz Josef/Queenstown (1B)
- Day 8 Queenstown (1B)
- Day 9 Milford Sound Day Trip/Queenstown (1B)
- Day 10 Queenstown (1B)
- Day 11 Queenstown to Tekapo (1B, 1D)
- Day 12 Tekapo (1B)
- Day 13 Tekapo to Christchurch (1B)
- Day 14 Christchurch/Kaikoura (1B)
- Day 15 Kaikoura/Wellington (1B)
- Day 16 Wellington (1B)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Cambridge Hotel
HotelDays 1, 15The Barn Cabins & Camp
CampingDays 2, 3Bazil's Hostel & Surf School
Hostelday 4Rainforest Retreat
HotelDays 5, 6Nomads Queenstown Hostel
HostelDays 7, 8, 9, 10Lakes Edge Holiday Park
HotelDays 11, 12Drifter Christchurch Hotel
Hotelday 13Dusky Lodge
Lodgeday 14
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G Adventures
Number of tours
907
Age Range
12 to 90 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
patrick· February 21st, 2024Excellent tour. Definitely recommendShow more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the recommendation, Patrick. We are glad you had such an excellent experience.Trip date: February 2024- ASarah Kendall· October 28th, 2022Amazing met some great people and made great memoriesShow moreG Adventures commented on this reviewOur world deserves more you!Trip date: October 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- Pavla· May 30th, 2020ZERO stars if i could. I have booked a trip with this company as i met some people in Central America seemingly enjoying their time. Wow - how things changed fast with COVID. After i find out our country closes borders i immediately contacted Gadventures to let them know im cancelling 10 days ahead and take the cost of cancellation fee as i know for fact i wont be able to make it for the trip. I hang on the chat for endless hours only to be cut off every 3-4 hours (every single time being 1 hour "next to chat to the agent"). So i emailed them. Automatic reply they will get back in 4-6 weeks. OK, no problem i get you are busy with all the COVID stuff i cant wait some time. But since no one was available on the phone imagine you exchange emails: i write - reply in 4 weeks - i reply the same day - reply in 4 weeks and so on. "we are sorry you are frustrated" in every email, but surely you undestand our situation. So are you stealing from me or are making me your free money lender?? There are institutions for this called BANKS, you arrogants! Funnily enough after I cancelled and took the loss - they sent out their email they are "suspending". They asked me to file a claim with insurance company - isnt it you business to refund since you cancelled in the end (not suspended! never opted for this!!)?. They still refuse to refund anything! ZERO. Totally self-oriented and dont care about their customers at all (wont be able to travel to NZ anymore and do not wish to travel with them EVER again after this). Once you hand them the money its lost FOREVER. Such rude and unethical behaviour - which i believe is also completely illegal - it completely unacceptable. As i have seen on trustpilot i am one of many customers they cheated and mistreated like this. I have already started the legal efforts. Wishing we were suing? Alright. Im sure more people will. Awful. Never, ever, again. Be smart, don't lose your money with this "100% departures guaranteed" company which is rather "never see you money again". Wish you good luck Gadventures with all the suing ahead of you. You surely deserve it for how you treat your customers that spend their hard-earned money with you just to get cheated on and laughed in their face in the end!Show moreTrip date: March 2020
- RDRebecca· January 19th, 2020Breathtaking sights, great people and a well put together tour. I felt like I saw the best of what the South has to offer. Although it’s an amazing area of the world, I’m sure I’ll be back one day. I met some lovely people. CEO Robyn was an amazing organiser and was the best!Show more
Trip date: December 2019 - GMGrace· December 15th, 2019Great people and scenery, plenty of options to either do activities or just hang out!Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- MMMarina· July 30th, 2019Fantastic trip with a great group and an outstanding leader, who kept us entertained throughout the trip! Everything was planned and detailed for you. Any queries, you could just ask.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you Marina.Trip date: June 2019
- DDainRowley· March 6th, 2019The itinerary was very good always busy but I would of liked an extra day in kaikora and maybe a bit more time in Christchurch. The bus ride was very comfy and always entertaining it just got bit to hot sometimes. All the hostels was very good unfortunately we wasn’t able to make it franz Josef and had a night Dunedin and that hostle wasn’t very clean and didn’t feel safe their. 4 stars for meal didn’t mean to click 3 food was good could of done with couple extra meals. Sparkles was amazing she so bubbly and fun always made sure everyone was okay even when the landslide happened she was so chilled out and made such a poor situation all good and didn’t course stress , wonderful women and hope to see her again!!!Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewSo happy to hear - thank you Dain.Trip date: February 2019
- Krisztina· February 28th, 2019Worth the price, great itinerary, Summer was an excellent guide. Breakfast could have been a bit more "colourful", but still did it. Regrettably weather is out of anyone's hand, but Summer made sure, that we have alternative options and activities. Would recommend.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks Krisztina.Trip date: November 2018
- Julie· February 27th, 2019Great trip, highly recommend as a fun way to see the South Island.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks Julie.Trip date: February 2019
- JCJolien· February 4th, 2019Great tour to experience 2 weeks of the...Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks for sharing Jolien.Trip date: December 2018
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- -25%From Thursday24 Jul, 2025To Friday8 Aug, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$2,799US $2,099
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Diane
Asked on May 4th, 2025How many people are on the tour and what is the age profile / demographic of the people on the tour
G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025For the tour New Zealand: South Island Encompassed, the current group demographics are as follows: 9 people confirmed, the majority being female, 5 solo-traveller(s), birthdate decade age range being early-1990s to mid-2000s, the majority being born in the 1990s.
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Diane
Traveler•Written May 2025No not aware of the difference I saw the tour as available.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
Please note that this tour is On Request. This means your booking is not confirmed until we receive notification from our local operations team. Please allow 3-4 business days for processing, in order to confirm that all of the components of the tour package can be confirmed for you. This may include but is not limited to accommodations, activities, and transport. While we endeavour to provide a response within this timeframe, it is important that you are aware that there may be certain situations that take a little longer. If your place is available, you will be booked and confirmed on the tour. If it is not available, you will be issued a full refund of any pre-authorised funds.
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Keith
Asked on March 18th, 2025How is the group meeting arranged on the first day of the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Upon arrival at the Joining Hotel, check for a note or bulletin board in the reception detailing the Welcome Meeting on day 1, usually between 5pm and 7pm. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details.
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Yannick
Asked on March 12th, 2025What are the rooming arrangements for the accommodations?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Accommodations involve 4-6 group members sharing rooms, sometimes dormitory-style, generally split by gender, with shared bathroom facilities.
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Bernardo
Asked on January 18th, 2025Can I get a private room during the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Private rooms are not available as accommodations are usually in hostels with shared rooms.
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Nora
Asked on December 3rd, 2024Where do I complete the necessary documents for the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
You should complete the Good to Go forms as soon as possible to ensure all travel requirements are met ahead of the tour.
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Anke
Asked on November 1st, 2024Where does the tour start and what is the meeting point?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
The tour starts at the Cambridge Hotel, Wellington. Look for a welcome note in the reception for details about the Welcome Meeting.
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Holly
Asked on October 20th, 2024Can she still join the tour? Please advise.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
Our 18-to-thirtysomethings tours are designed for travellers aged 18-39 years old wishing to form interpersonal connections with travellers around their age, while visiting a new destination. Travellers must be 39 years old or younger (but at least 18 years old) as of Day 1 of the departure date of the tour. We do often have travellers outside of this age range who are interested in our 18-to-thirtysomethings trips; however, we have to hold true to our promise on delivering the interpersonal experience we wish to offer with this product. We can not book anyone outside of this age range.
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Pieter
Asked on July 20th, 2024What are the requirements for travel insurance for the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
It is mandatory for travelers to have emergency medical travel insurance covering medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation, totaling at least $200,000 USD.
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Serhat
Asked on June 18th, 2024What is meant by 'private vehicle' in the itinerary?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
A private vehicle means transport arranged by us that is not public, providing more comfort during travel.
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Daniela
Asked on June 12th, 2024How are transport facilities arranged?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
All transportation during the tour is arranged by us and will consist of private vehicles ensuring timely and comfortable travel.
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