+ THE BEST WAY TO GET FROM SOUTH TO NORTH +

min tour time: 14/15 days (take extended breaks at any point)

Tour fee: $NZ1984 (inc. food, camp fees, transport,

ferry crossing & shared tent)

Tour starts: Queenstown or Christchurch (add $110 from Chch)
Tour ends: Auckland

Soak up the best of Kiwi on this great journey from South to North. This trip takes in some of the most diverse and dramatic scenery in the World. You will visit the best National Parks, exploring glaciers, fiords, golden beaches, turquoise waters, rugged coastlines and dramatic mountain formations. Add in a superb selection of activities, hikes and bike rides and you have the perfect recipe for the trip of a lifetime.

You can start this trip in Queenstown or a day earlier for departures from Christchurch..

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming
+ Sailing            + Sea kayaking
+ Sandboarding
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White and black water rafting
+ Paragliding     + Horse riding
+ Glacier hiking or Heli hiking

and if you have the energy... much, much more. Use this link to find out more about our New Zealand Activities

Places to visit are:

+ Stunning Bay of Islands
+ Cruise the Marlborough Sounds
+ Adrenalin rush of Queenstown
+ Chilling Glaciers
+ Picturesque Abel Tasman National
Park
+ Amazing Waitomo Caves
+ Real Lord of the Rings country
+ The lush vinewards and hilly
pastures of Picton and Marlborough
+ Cultural and historical treasures

and that’s just a taster....there’s guaranteed to be much, much more

Optional hires:

You can hire any of the following equipement from us for the duration of your trip or bring your own gear. We charge a small handling fee for those who bring their own bikes but there are no charges for your own tent etc.

Bike Hire	$200
Bring your own bike	$95
Tent share (inc. mattress)	included
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$65
Sleeping Bag	$40

Tour extensions:

If you have a few days after your trip why not extend it with this great trip:

Northern Light Tour - Discover New Zealand's hot spots and the remarkable contrasting northern landscapes on this quick thermal blast! Its a short trip from Auckland to Wellington but its packed with some of the best parts of New Zealand.

New Zealand Tours - reverse traverse tour

Printable Tour Sheet & Itinerary

Tour photos

Departure Dates

**NEW WINTER TRIPS** - if you are looking to travel between June and October then contact us for more information about our accommodated trips . Thse fantastic adventures combine the best of summer tours with excellent activity and snow options. Further details can be found on our winter tour page.