Overview
Itinerary
Kia ora! Touching down in Christchurch, we'll meet you at our centrally located hostel to settle in.
This evening you'll meet up with the rest of your travel crew and get excited for all the adventures to come!
Discover the vibrant city of Christchurch, where history comes alive at every turn, before we make our way to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tekapo!
Today, we'll hike up the stunning Mount John, where 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic Southern Alps await. Afterward, we'll unwind and recharge by soaking our tired muscles in soothing hot pools—pure bliss!
Get ready for an epic scenic drive through the jaw-dropping Southern Alps as we make our way to the charming lakeside town of Wanaka, nestled beneath towering snow-capped peaks. Along the way, we'll take on the legendary Hooker Valley Hike, winding through a stunning valley that leads us to unbeatable views of Aoraki/Mount Cook—the tallest mountain in New Zealand!
Today we check out all Wanaka has to offer, including going kayaking on the beautiful Lake Wanaka and discovering the famous Wanaka Tree.
Later, we'll tackle the Mount Iron hike, where we'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including the Pisa Range and the Upper Clutha Basin.
After travelling to buzzing Queenstown, we'll get oriented with the high-octane adventure capital of NZ (and dare we say, the world!). For those on the NZ Intro South work add-on, later that afternoon, our team will help make sure you've got everything sorted for living and working in NZ, and get you signed up to our NZ Jobs Program.
Jumping on a fjord cruise, we'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 we'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 we'll get the gang together for our farewell dinner and final night out on the town! Time to see what this backpacker hub is all about after dark!
This morning your Southern Kiwi adventure comes to an end. Prepped and ready for the next leg of your travels along with the new friends you've made, we'll be there for support every step of the way.
Trip Inclusions
- Christchurch City Orientation
- Lake Tekapo Hot Pools
- Mount John Hike
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
- Hooker Valley Hike
- Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
- Queenstown City Orientation
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Jet Boating on Lake Wakatipu
- Work In NZ: NZ Intro South is our comprehensive work and travel package and the ultimate way to get started, including exclusive access to our own ‘NZ Jobs' Program.
- Airport Transfer & Accom: Your included airport transfer will take you to our hostel where you'll start 8 nights in the heart of NZ's most vibrant cities.
- Awesome Group Leader: You'll get an awesome group leader to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip.
- 8 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinners
- 100% Carbon Neutral: We accurately measure the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees.
- Work In NZ: We'll help sort all the important things you'll need before you start working in New Zealand. We'll assist you with opening up a local bank account with Wise, along with a SIM card and IRD Number.
- Intro Jobs Website: You'll get exclusive access to our INTRO Jobs website, where we post lots of great job opportunities every day from our NZ wide network of employers as part of our NZ Jobs Program.
- Unlimited Help & Advice: Your group leader will give you a comprehensive ‘Work in NZ' presentation, as well as one on one advice and support on CV building, job finding, training courses, interview skills and anything else you may need!
- Christchurch - Hostel: 1 night in a great location. With multi-share dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, WiFi, air con, laundry, dining area & kitchen.
- Lake Tekapo - Hostel: 2 nights at a fantastic hostel situated in an amazing location right by Lake Tekapo! With multi-share dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, WiFi, air con, laundry, kitchen, dining area & cinema room.
- Wanaka - Hostel: 2 nights in a relaxed and welcoming hostel in the centre of Wanaka. With multi-share dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, WiFi, laundry, dining area, kitchen & communal lounge.
- Queenstown - Hostel: 3 nights in a great location and vibe. With multi-share dorm rooms, shared bathrooms, WiFi, air con, laundry, kitchen, dining room & cinema and games room.
Brochure
Intro Travel Travel (2025)
Availability
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