10 Days | Discover the natural beauty of a land made for adventurers
New Zealand’s South Island has a reputation as one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth, yet it still manages to defy expectations. On this 10-day round trip from Christchurch, you’ll be met with astonishing sight after astonishing sight as a local leader shows you what they love about their country. Get your heart racing in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, discover the laidback delights of postcard-perfect Wanaka, stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier, and cross the Southern Alps on one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. Between glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks, you’ll soon see what all the fuss is about.
Trip overview
- Start
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Finish
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- New Zealand
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PHKS
- Start and finish your adventure in the city of Christchurch, where your local leader will show you the innovative and creative ways the city is rebuilding after a devastating earthquake in 2011.
- Live it up in the adventure capital of the world – Queenstown. Whether you fancy bungy jumping, jet boating, horseback riding or wine tasting, there’s something here to entice everyone.
- Get to know Wanaka, one of New Zealand’s prettiest towns (and that’s saying something!) and visit Mou Waho Island – an island in a lake on an island in another lake on an island in the ocean!.
- Visit a local gallery in Franz Josef and carve a pendant out of pounamu while learning about the precious stone’s significance to Maori culture.
- Take one of the world’s most scenic train journeys – cross the spectacular Southern Alps on the famous TranzAlpine from the West Coast to Christchurch.
- This trip is run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 September 2023 - 30 April 2025
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle, Train
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
- Lake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
- Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
- Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
- Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
- Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
- Queenstown - Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
- Queenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD265
- Queenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD270
- Queenstown - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
- Queenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD52
- Queenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
- Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
- Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
- Queenstown - Time Tripper - NZD15
- Queenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD135
- Wanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
- Wanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
- Franz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
- Franz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
- Franz Josef - Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
- Franz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
- Franz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided.
3. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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