New Zealand – South Island Multisport
15 days
from Christchurch to Christchurch
From
$ 3199
Duration15 days
New Zealand is the perfect place for adrenaline and activity, and there's nowhere in the country more suited to that than the South Island. On this two week trip, cover the ground (or water) by sea kayak, boat, bike, and on foot. Explore Abel Tasman National Park, cruise along the waters of Milford Sound, and take two wheels through the trails around Mt Cook. If you're not out of breath just from reading all that, then it's time to start packing.
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Duration: 15 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: ChristchurchPhysical Grading: Average
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Ends in: ChristchurchAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Christchurch
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Christchurch/Kaikoura
Early start to drive the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura.
A free afternoon can also be spent swimming or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters frequent the area.
Hikers can opt to go on several day hikes in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains.
A free afternoon can also be spent swimming or taking a scenic flight over the peninsula. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that big ocean birds such as albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters frequent the area.
Hikers can opt to go on several day hikes in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains.
Transfer to Kaikoura, with a free afternoon to explore the area or take in an optional activity.
Meals: B
Day 3: Kaikoura/Abel Tasman National Park
Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Abel Tasman National Park.
End place: Abel Tasman National Park
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Abel Tasman National Park/Nelson
Start place: Abel Tasman National Park
Start the day with a short hike before setting off from the beach to kayak along the Abel Tasman coastline towards Marahau. Later, travel to Nelson.
Meals: B, L
Day 5: Nelson/Lake Brunner
Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
End place: Lake Brunner
Meals: B
Day 6: Lake Brunner/Franz Josef
Start place: Lake Brunner
Continue south along the coast towards Franz Josef, stopping for an invigorating walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon. Spend 2 nights staying amongst verdant temperate rainforest.
Transfer to Franz Josef, stopping for a walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon en route. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as hiking and checking out the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
Meals: B
Day 7: Franz Josef
A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
Meals: B
Day 8: Franz Josef/Wanaka
Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to go mountain biking, skydiving, or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World.
Meals: B
Day 9: Wanaka/Queenstown
Free day to maximize time for all the optional activities in the area. Opt for a jet boat outing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, sky diving, or a vineyard tour. The options in this adventure capital are endless. Two nights are at a centrally-located hostel, which means you can make the most of your time here.
Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Continue onto the “adventure capital of the world,” Queenstown.
Meals: B
Day 10: Queenstown
Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track.
Meals: B, L
Day 11: Queenstown
Travel to the fiords of the South Island. Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat, then return to Queenstown for the night.
Day 12: Queenstown/Twizel
Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region.
Day 13: Twizel
Start place: Twizel
Prepare for an action packed day! Start on two-wheels on a mountain biking excursion around the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. In the afternoon, discover stunning landscapes on foot.
End place: Twizel
Meals: B
Day 14: Twizel/Christchurch
Start place: Twizel
Travel back to Christchurch. Learn more about how Christchurch has recovered from the 2011 earthquake on a G Adventures-supported walking tour. Opt for a final dinner with the group.
End place: Christchurch
Meals: B
Day 15: Christchurch
Start place: Christchurch
Depart at any time.
End place: Christchurch
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Resourceful Ōtautahi Walking Tour, Christchurch Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
- Abel Tasman National Park hike
- Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
- Punakaiki pancake rocks visit
- Seal colony stop
- Okarito Lagoon walk
- Full-day Routeburn Track hiking excursion
- Fiordland National Park visit
- Cruise through Milford Sound
- Mount Cook cycling excursion
- Hike the Mt Cook region
- Free time in Franz Josef and Queenstown
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Kayak, Boat, Bicycle, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotels/hostels (14 nts, some multi-share)