16 days
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed
From Wellington to Wellington
Tour Highlights
- Max group size:
- 20
- Age range:
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Operated in:
- English
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$2,499
-30%
US
$1,749
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Places You’ll See
Highlights
Highlights
- Go hiking, kayaking, cycling and bungee jumping!
- See rainforests, glaciers and coastlines
- Stay in a floating boat hostel
- Experience a wilderness hostel deep in the rainforest
Itinerary
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- 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
- Day 9: Queenstown
- Day 10: Queenstown/Te Anau (1B, 1L)
- Day 11: Te Anau/Central Otago (1B, 1D)
- Day 12: Central Otago (1B)
- Day 13: Wedderburn/Christchurch (1B)
- Day 14: Christchurch/Kaikoura (1B)
- Day 15: Kaikoura/Wellington (1B)
- Day 16: Wellington (1B)
What's included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hostel
Lodge
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- MMMarinaJuly 30, 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.
G Adventures commented on this reviewThank you Marina.Trip date: June 2019Review collected by G Adventures - DDainRowleyMarch 06, 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... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewSo happy to hear - thank you Dain.Trip date: February 2019
KrisztinaFebruary 28, 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.... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks Krisztina.Trip date: November 2018- JulieFebruary 27, 2019Great trip, highly recommend as a fun way to see the South Island.G Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks Julie.Trip date: February 2019
- JCJolienFebruary 04, 2019Great tour to experience 2 weeks of the highlights of the South islandG Adventures commented on this reviewYES! Thanks for sharing Jolien.Trip date: December 2018
- ACailin HOctober 28, 2018This is my second trip with G and it did not disappoint. It's well organised and well pacedTrip date: October 2018Review collected by G Adventures
- AStaci GOctober 21, 2018Everything was amazing!Trip date: October 2018Review collected by G Adventures
- AMaraike KOctober 20, 2018Because it doesn't matter if you are a single traveller or not. Either or you meet great people and make friends all over the world! And you get to see another countryTrip date: October 2018Review collected by G Adventures
- AMelissa DOctober 07, 2018Overall was an amazing experience, saw so many beautiful places and met incredible peopleTrip date: September 2018Review collected by G Adventures
- AMadeline BSeptember 07, 2018It was awesome and the bus driver made the experience 10x better. Recommend to everyone.Trip date: August 2018Review collected by G Adventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many people are in the group?
This is a small group tour so there is a Max 20 passengers and an average of 16.
- Is this a good trip for a 28 year old solo female?
This is a great trip with G Adventures! They run amazing trips that are very popular with solo travellers. Solo travellers would be automatically paired up with another solo traveller of the same gender, or they have the option to pay a single supplement and have their own accommodations.
- Do you stick to your 18-39 age requirements for your trips?
The trip will have a mix of ages with a range of solo travellers, friends and couples travelling together, however G Adventures trips are very popular with solo travellers which make up about 50% of their travellers.
- Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
- Do you have any advice regarding with luggage?
In general we always advise a big backpack and a small one, so that you leave the big one at the hotel and carry only the small on during the day.
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