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Hot pools under a dark-sky reserve, Milford Sound, and a Queenstown jet boat to finish.
Dark-sky hot pools at Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook, kayaking glacial Lake Wanaka, a Milford Sound cruise and a jet-boat finale in Queenstown, the South Island's big-ticket scenery, organised.
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Lake Tekapo hot pools under a dark-sky reserve
Mount John hike, 360° Southern Alps
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Kayaking glacial Lake Wanaka
Milford Sound cruise
Jet boating in Queenstown
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Arrive in Christchurch and meet your group and your tour leader, settle in before your first night out together as the adventure begins.
Discover Christchurch, where history comes alive at every turn. Later you'll make your way to the beauty of Lake Tekapo!
Today, you'll hike up Mount John, where 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic Southern Alps await. Afterward, you'll unwind and recharge by soaking the tired muscles in soothing hot pools-pure bliss!
Along the way, you'll take on a beautiful hike, that leads you to unbeatable views of Aoraki/Mount Cook-the tallest mountain in New Zealand!
Today you check out all Wanaka has to offer, including going kayaking on the beautiful Lake Wanaka and discovering the famous Wanaka Tree.
After travelling to buzzing Queenstown, you'll get oriented with the high-octane adventure capital of NZ (and arguably the world!).
Jumping on a fjord cruise, you'll experience the spellbinding combination of towering peaks, forested cliffs, resident seals, and plummeting waterfalls up close and personal. Pick your jaw up off the floor, this is mother nature at her finest!
Today you'll get a splash of adrenaline with a jet-boat ride. Feel the thrill as the highly skilled driver keeps things pumping with 360-degree spins and speeds more than 80km/h. Tonight you'll get the gang together for your farewell dinner and final night out on the town! Time to see what this backpacker hub is all about after dark!
This morning your 17 day trip ends. Check out and journey home, stay in Queenstown, or continue the next leg of your travels with the new friends you've made! Whatever your plans, your tour leader is there to help every step of the way.
Curated stays along the route, a mix of characterful hotels, traditional lodgings and social hostels, all with the essentials sorted.
2 nights in a fantastic hostel right on the lake. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
2 nights in a cosy hostel in the centre of town. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
1 night in a great location. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, kitchen & dining area.
3 nights in the beautiful city of Queenstown. Multi-share rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry & kitchen.
Rooming is typically same-gender multi-share unless a private/twin upgrade is noted, ask us if you'd like a private room.
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