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New Zealand, Australia · 38 days · Moderate
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Operated by G Adventures
New Zealand – South Island Multisport
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Duration
15 days
Countries
New Zealand
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
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 Rail Trail in Central Otago. If you're not out of breath just from reading all that, then it's time to start packing.
Arrive at any time.
Travel by ferry to the South Island and then transfer by bus and water taxi into Abel Tasman National Park.
Sea kayak in Abel Tasman out to the edge of the park.
Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
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.
A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
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.
Continue onto the “adventure capital of the world,” 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.
Enjoy a free day for optional activities in 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 Te Anau for the night.
Morning departure to Central Otago to spend the afternoon cycling 42km (26 mi) along the historic Otago Rail Trail.
Walk around Christchurch this afternoon and learn about how the city was rebuilt following an earthquake in 2011. Enjoy some free time this evening.
Transfer to Kaikoura, with optional whale- or dolphin-watching in the afternoon.
Transfer to Picton and take the ferry back to Wellington where the tour ends upon arrival.
At a glance
Duration
15 days
Route
Wellington → Wellington
Countries
New Zealand
Activity level
moderate
Style
Active & Multi-Sport, Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, National Parks & Wilderness, Rail Journeys, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
New Zealand
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15-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Travel by ferry to the South Island…
Travel by ferry to the South Island and then transfer by bus and water taxi into Abel Tasman National Park.
Day 3Sea kayak in Abel Tasman out to the edge of the parkStart the day with a short hike before setting off from the beach to kayak along the Abel Tasman coastline towards Marahau.
Start the day with a short hike before setting off from the beach to kayak along the Abel Tasman coastline towards Marahau.
Day 4Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region
Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Day 5Transfer to Franz Josef
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.
Day 6A free day for optional activities
A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
Day 7Transfer to 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.
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