Australia
Two weeks in the South Island: glaciers, Abel Tasman, Milford Sound, three Queenstown nights.
A 14 day South Island loop from Christchurch: Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve, Queenstown, Milford Sound transport, Franz Josef, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay, Marlborough wine tasting and Kaikōura. Maximum 18 guests.
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Two weeks is enough to do the South Island properly, and this loop starts and finishes in Christchurch. A local driver guide takes a maximum of 18 guests in a custom-outfitted Mercedes Sprinter with panoramic windows, with free onboard WiFi.
The route hits Tekapo, home of the world's largest Dark Sky Reserve, and the Church of the Good Shepherd, then three nights in Queenstown with transport to Milford Sound (cruise optional). Further along are the rugged West Coast township of Franz Josef, Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks and blowhole walk, the Cape Foulwind and Ohau Point seal colonies, the Castle Rock Walk, Abel Tasman National Park, a Golden Bay day trip and Marlborough wine tasting, then the Kaikōura coastline, famed for its marine wildlife.
Included are 13 nights in flash pack dorm accommodation and breakfast daily. Late bookings within 14 days of departure depend on availability.
Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Three nights in Queenstown
Franz Josef and the West Coast
Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay
Kaikōura coastline and seal colonies
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Public reviews of the operator who runs this tour on the ground.
"The tour leans more towards people looking for thrills via optional activities but there’s enough to do for more laid back visitors. The South Island is a must if you’re a nature lover."
Jakub Wasylkowski
Tripadvisor review
"Right from the first phone call this trip was perfect. The customer service and ease of planning took all the stress out of making sure I had the best experience start to finish. I didn’t want it to end and I will be recommending this trip to everyone I know."
Kirsty
Tripadvisor review
"Experienced some amazing places and did incredible activities all tailored to your own preferences."
Sophie O
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Traveller reviews, source shown on each · shown as excerpts.
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Wellington
6 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Christchurch to Queenstown
7 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
17 days · 16 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Queenstown
13 meals included
$4399 AUD
≈ $259/day
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$3549
