+ ENJOY THE BEST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND +

Min. tour time:	16 days (Christchurch to Picton) 17 days (Picton to Picton) 19 days (Christchurch to Christchurch) (take extended breaks at any point)
Tour fee :	$NZ2590 (inc, food, camp fees, all transport, ferry crossings, free hikes & shared tent)
Tour starts:	Christchurch or Picton (add an extra $119 for 17/19 day trips)
Tour ends:	Christchurch or Picton
Winter option:	accommodated trip incorporating the best winter activities (click on link above map). Additional winter accommodation supplement - $200.

The South Island is one of the most diverse regions of natural beauty on the planet. Our trip takes in the widest range of natural wonders from glaciers and mountains to beautiful beaches and dramatic Fiords. There are wildlife encounters throughout the trip as the rugged coastline is host to dolphins, whales, penguins, seals and more. Adrenalin seekers will be spoilt for choice with glacier hiking, rafting, kayaking and dolphin swimming to name a few. If hikes and bikes are your thing then saddle up and get those boots on as we explore stunning landscapes and amazing National parks.

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming *
+ Sailing            + Sea kayaking
+ Longer hikes such as Routeburn
   Kepler & more
+ Whale watching*
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White water rafting
+ Cruising the Milford Sound
+ Paragliding
+ Glacier hiking or Heli hiking
+ Surfing            + Horse riding

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

* Please note as dolphin swimming and whale watching are run in parallel it is only possible to choose one but it is highly likely on the dolphin watch you may see whales and visa versa.

Places to visit are:

+ Cruise the Marlborough Sounds
+ Character cities of Dunedin and
   Christchurch
+ Infamous Mount Cook
+ Adrenalin rush of Queenstown
+ Chilling Glaciers
+ Picturesque Abel Tasman National
   Park
+ Natural beauty of Kaikoura
+ The spectacular Milford Sounds
+ 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	$275
Bring your own bike	$105
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 one of these great trips:

Hot Rocks Tour - The full North Island loop (starting and finishing at any point in the North Island) includes the thermal wonders of New Zealand's volcanic region, the Bay of Islands, the superb Coromanel and the World's great one day walk - The Tongariro Crossing.

Northern Express Tour - Take the short northward journey from Wellington to Auckland and enjoy the unique Waitomo caves on the way.

New Zealand Tours - Summer Blast Tour

Summer Tour Details & Itinerary

Accommodated Winter Tour Details

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.