TOUR OVERVIEW

Explore & experience New Zealand to the fullest from the secluded beaches of the coast to the volcanic craters in the North, to the glaciers, mountains & fjords in the South. Adventure activities abound - sea kayaking & snorkelling, underground black water rafting, bungee, jet boating, mounain biking and kayaking. The perfect combination of sights and activities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of a professional tour guide.
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• 8 nights budget lodging, 1 night overnight cruise boat
• Overnight Milford Sound Cruise (Day cruise May-Sep departures with optional Dart River Jet Safari)
• Kayaks on the Milford Wanderer (Oct-Apr only)
• Skyline Gondola trip in Queenstown

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (Paid Locally)

• Bungy Jumping NZ$123-260
• Glacier Flights NZ$190-360
• Jet Boating NZ$109-219
• Mountain Biking NZ$50
• Parapent NZ$185
• River Rafting NZ$82-185
• Winter Ski Pass NZ$75-90

FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Please note, from 19th April 2012 onwards this tour will include 1 extra day in the arrival city, on which you can arrive during the day, check into our hostel and enjoy free time in the city. There will be a group welcome meeting at the hostel at 7.30pm.

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as road conditions, weather, local restrictions and group input may vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your tour leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

• Tour departs from CHRISTCHURCH at 0730.

• Day 1: Christchurch - Punakaiki

Going west from Christchurch we head over the fertile Canterbury plains heading for the mountains. We leave the dry East Coast and cross the dividing range to go down to the lush, green and moist West Coast. The countryside changes radically as great deep blue rivers spring from the steep mountainsides.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 2: Punakaiki - Franz Joseph Glacier

The drive down the coast today is beautiful. We have several cultural activity options before leaving for Franz Joseph Glacier along the coast of forests, lakes and hidden beaches. We then pull in to Franz Joseph Glacier for a view of the glacier before night falls.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 3: Franz Joseph Glacier

Today we have many options. There are spectacular flights available in both helicopters and ski planes. The flights offer unequalled views of the mountains, valleys and glaciers and there is the option of a snow landing depending on the trip you pick. There are also guided walks onto the glacier and excellent light hikes available in the valley.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 4: Franz Joseph Glacier - Queenstown

We drive the remainder of the west coast and climb up through the Haast pass into the Southern Alps. This is a stunning drive with fantastic views of the mountains, rivers and lakes. Lots of great stops to take photos today. Tonight we arrive in Queenstown for three full days of fun and activities.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 5-7: Queenstown

Over these three days you have the chance to see and experience the extreme activity capital of the world. There is simply no end to the fantastic line up of activities including, bungy, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, helicopter rides, jet boats and paragliding. There is also a huge variety of shops, restaurants and fun things to see in town. On day one in Queenstown we will do a tour of the area in the bus to orientate you on Queenstown and to show you the outer areas like Arrowtown which is a quaint old gold mining town with lots of history. After that you have two days free to enjoy the area and do your own thing. An unforgettable place.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 8: Queenstown - Milford Sound

We drive through to Milford Sound to go aboard the Milford Wanderer floating hotel fjord cruiser for your overnight cruise through the fjords. This place is stunning with tall mountain peaks, waterfalls and crystal clear water. You get to paddle a kayak over the tranquil waters and to see fantastic marine life. During the winter months of May to September this is a day trip only without kayaking. We also offer the awe-inspiring Dart River Jet Safari as an alternative to Milford for those who would prefer this in winter.
Accommodation: Cruise boat included

• Day 9: Milford Sound - Omarama/Mt Cook National Park

After returning to dry land we drive up to Omarama near the foot of New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook. The drive is over expansive high country farmland with views of the Alps, rivers and lakes. Here we have a last night with all the gang before returning to Christchurch. This night will be spent in Mt Cook National Park whenever possible.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Day 10: Omarama/Mt Cook- Christchurch

We swing into Mt Cook and hope to catch a view of this spectacular mountain. There are wonderful lake views and photo opportunities galore. From there we continue on to Christchurch to say our fond farewells.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 - 18:00 hrs in Auckland on day 21

Please note, from 19th April 2012 onwards this tour will include 1 extra day in the arrival city, on which you can arrive during the day, check into our hostel and enjoy free time in the city. There will be a group welcome meeting at the hostel at 7.30pm.

TOUR: NZS SOUTH ISLAND ADVENTURE departing from CHRISTCHURCH

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