Trip Length
15 Days
Trip Starts
Christchurch
Trip Finishes
Christchurch
Countries Explored: New Zealand
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Trip Style
Active
Trip Code
ONSM
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day New Zealand – South Island Multisport. New Zealand is the perfect place for adrenaline and activity, and there's nowhere in the country more suited to that than the South Island. On this two week trip, cover the ground (or water) by sea kayak, boat, bike, and on foot. Explore Abel Tasman National Park, cruise along the waters of Milford Sound, and take two wheels through the trails around Mt Cook. If you're not out of breath just from reading all that, then it's time to start packing.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Stay: Bealey Quarter
Early start to drive the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura. A free afternoon can also be spent swimming or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters frequent the area. Hikers can opt to go on several day hikes in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. Stay: Dusky Lodge (B)
Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Marahau, situated right on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. Sample some local produce and wine as you travel through the renowned Marlborough wine region. Enjoy free time to explore upon arrival. Stay: The Barn Cabins & Camp (B/D)
Experience the stunning natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by boat, sea kayak and on foot. After a full day of exploring, reward your efforts with a well earned meal at one of Marahau local eateries. Stay: The Barn Cabins & Camp (B/L)
Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Stay: Hotel Lake Brunner (B)
Continue south along the coast towards Franz Josef, stopping for an invigorating walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon. Spend 2 nights staying amongst verdant temperate rainforest. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)
A free day for optional activities. Options include a helicopter hike, a glacier valley walk, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier. Stay: Rainforest Retreat (B)
Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to go mountain biking, skydiving, or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World. Stay: Wanaka Hotel (B)
Enjoy a free afternoon to maximize time for all the optional activities in the area. Opt for a jet boat outing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, sky diving, or a vineyard tour. The options in this adventure capital are endless. Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B)
Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B/L)
Travel to the fjords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat, then return to Queenstown for the night. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. Stay: High Country Lodge Motel
Prepare for an action packed day! Start on two-wheels on a mountain biking excursion around the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. In the afternoon, discover stunning landscapes on foot. Stay: High Country Lodge Motel (B)
Travel back to Christchurch. Head out for an orientation walk with your CEO before enjoying a few hours to explore the city. Stay: Bealey Quarter (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Kayak in the waters of Abel Tasman National Park.
- Try exhilarating adventures in Queenstown.
- Cruise through Milford Sound.
- Cycle at the base of Mt Cook.
- Hike a section of the Routeburn Track.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
- Abel Tasman National Park hike
- Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Punakaiki pancake rocks visit
- Seal colony stop
- Okarito Lagoon walk
- Full-day Routeburn Track hiking excursion
- Fiordland National Park visit
- Cruise through Milford Sound
- Mount Cook cycling excursion
- Hike the Mt Cook region
- Orientation walk in Christchurch
- Free time in Franz Josef and Queenstown
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels/hostels (14 Nights, some multi-share)
- You will be spending your nights in twin-share accommodation. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
- Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Towels and soap are not always provided at overnight stops, so it's best to bring your own for bathing. Bathroom and showering facilities are shared and are very rarely en-suite.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Private vehicle, kayak, boat, bicycle, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures.
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