Well organized. Food plentiful. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Overall a great trip, had a fantastic time and would recommend to others as a fun healthy way to see the best of New Zealand.

- Alice, 24, Australia

+ THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SOUTH ISLAND +

min trip time: 9/10 days (take extended breaks at any point)

trip fee: $840 ($798 with discount card)
food & camp fund: $256

starts:                         Christchurch or Picton
                                       (add an extra $82 from Picton
ends:                            Queenstown

If you dont have time for the full South Island trip then this is an excellent way to see and experience some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery on the planet. Our trip takes you to a huge range of natural wonders from glaciers and mountains to beautiful beaches and wild coastlines. There are plenty fo wildlife encounters along the way as well as the adrenalin rush of Queenstown and many other great activities. if its hikes and bike rides your looking for then you won't be dissapointed as we have a heap of superb options.

Activities to try are:

+ Superb cycle rides (for all levels)
+ Excellent hikes (for all levels)
+ Dolphin swimming
+ Sailing            + Paragliding
+ Longer hikes such as Routeburn
   Kepler & more
+ Whale watching
+ Skydiving        + Bungy jumping
+ White water rafting
+ Cruising the Milford Sound

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:

+ Character cities of Dunedin and
Christchurch
+ Infamous Mount Cook
+ Adrenalin rush of Queenstown
+ Natural beauty of Kaikoura
+ The spectacular Milford Sounds
+ Real Lord of the Rings country
+ 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	$160
Bring your own bike	$65
Tent share (inc. mattress)	$40
Tent single (inc. mattress)	$80
Sleeping Bag	$40

Southern Light South Island Tour