Epic landscapes. Real Kiwi culture. Unforgettable memories.
Join the ultimate South Island road trip designed for international high school students. Travel from Auckland to Christchurch through New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery, including Milford Sound, Queenstown, Abel Tasman National Park, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, and the Marlborough Sounds.
Experience thrilling activities like a Queenstown Jet Boat ride, Abel Tasman sea kayaking, Lake Tekapo Hot Pools, and a Milford Sound cruise, while discovering native wildlife, glaciers, beaches, rivers, and world-famous mountain views.
Adventure, friendship, culture, and the best of New Zealand — all in one incredible 11-day journey.

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DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Starts | Auckland  8.00 am

Finishes | Christchurch 4.00 pm
  INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
 
   
10 nights shared accommodation  
Awesome trained Tour leaders  
10 x Breakfast, 2x Lunches  
7 x Dinners  
Jet Boat Ride Queenstown  
Mocktail, Dance Party at Ice Bar  
Live Kiwi entrance  
Milford Sounds Boat Cruise  
Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman  
Hot Pools Lake Tekapo  
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers  
Cook Straight & Marlborough Sounds  
Punakaiki “Pancake” Rocks  
Abel Tasman National Park  
Mt Cook Views, Glacier Views  
Finishes in Christchurch  
   
   
   
NOT INCLUDED
Not Included: Optional activities, e.g. Bungy Jumping, Sky diving, Whale watching, Dolphin Watching etc.
Not Included: Return flight from Christchurch to Auckland and transport to and from your homestay.

We recommend booking Air New Zealand flight NZ566, departing Christchurch at 6:10 pm on the final day of the tour, as this is the same flight our tour team will be travelling on.

If you prefer, Kiwiana Tours can arrange this flight on your behalf for the cost of the airfare plus a $20 administration fee.

Not Included:  Most lunches and 3 dinners
WHAT TO BRING
Camera
 
Swimming costume
 
Towel
 
Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Sun hat
 
Comfortable shoes
A light rain jacket (just in case)
Clothes, some warm
 
Student ID
 
Extra cash for optional activities
Please bring a small bag  63cm / 25 inches bag! You can wash everywhere. 

NOTE: Kiwiana Tours (follow) complies with the Code of Practice for Patrol care for International Students as set out by the NZ government for the care and safety of International Students while traveling with Kiwiana Tours. We also follow the school rules at all times. FAQ Information for Teachers, Parents

Note: some activities e.g. Skydiving are weather-dependent!

Terms and conditions apply.

Next Trips: start

27th September 2026 and 29th Nov 2026

Ends in Christchurch. (The flight from Christchurch back to your Homestay is NOT included)

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Day 1: Auckland → Wellington

Depart: As advised or from 28 Princes Street CBD, 1010.  We travel south to the Waikato Region, stopping to visit Lake Taupō, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. We visit the famous Huka Falls, with 220,000 Litres passing through the chasm at every second. Next National Park, home to three active volcanic mountains, Mt. Ruapheu, Mt. Tongariro & Mt. Ngāuruhoe. A fun evening, our first dinner together as we get to know one another, your friendly Tour Manager and team to discuss the awesome days ahead! Overnight Taupo. 

Includes:  Lunch/ Dinner

2

Day 2: National Park - Wellington

Breakfast Today, we travel to Wellington, visit Mt Victoria where you’ll see Wellington 360 view. Afternoon you will have free time to discover the famous Cuba Street, shop or take a walk along the oriental parade, or visit the famous Te Papa museum. 7 pm 10 Pin Bowling and Pizza. Overnight Wellington.

Includes: Breakfast/ 10 Pin Bowling / Dinner

3

Day 3:  Wellington → Kaikoura

After an unforgettable journey from Wellington across the spectacular Marlborough Sounds into Picton, continue the adventure along one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking coastal highways to Kaikōura. Wind your way past rugged cliffs, endless ocean views, and dramatic scenery, with a stop at Ohau Point to see seals basking just metres from the road. Arrive in Kaikōura by afternoon, check in, and enjoy free time to wander the peninsula, breathe in the fresh sea air, or simply unwind by the ocean. Overnight Kaikoura

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner / Malborough Sounds Cruise

4

Day 4: Kaikoura → Abel Tasman

Breakfast. Start the morning with an (optional) unforgettable whale watching or dolphin encounter in Kaikōura — one of the world’s premier marine wildlife experiences. After your morning on the water, depart Kaikōura and continue your journey north along the scenic coastline toward Abel Tasman, transitioning from dramatic alpine coastline to golden beaches and lush national park beauty. Overnight Marahau, Abel Tasman. 

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner 

5

Day 5: Abel Tasman

Breakfast. Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous coast track. Today we Kayak along the Golden Bays near Kaiteriteri, looking out for the local marine wildlife. Overnight Marahau, Abel Tasman

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner/ Kayaking Abel Tasman 

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Day 6: Abel Tasman → Punakaiki → Hokitika → Franz Josef

Breakfast Explore the rugged West Coast of NZ. Travel through snow-capped mountains and fantastic lakes toward Hokitika famous for its Greenstone Factories. In Hokitika, we see live Kiwis and the Kiwi House. Arrive early evening at Franz Josef Glacier, a frozen glacial “River” formed thousands of years ago, optional flight to the top of the glacier (weather permitting). Overnight FRANZ JOSEF.

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner

7

Day 7: Franz Josef → Wanaka - Queenstown

Breakfast We leave early driving along the breathtaking West Coast beaches, and rain forest of Haast Pass and Fantail waterfalls. Arrive in Queenstown in early evening in Queenstown.  Overnight Queenstown

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner/ Live Kiwis / Punakaiki Rocks 

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Day 8: Queenstown

Breakfast. QUEENSTOWN FREE DAY Optional activities: Bungy Jump, Skydiving, Gondola & luge. Enjoy the Queenstown waterfront, gift shopping and alpine scenery. In the Evening Ice bar dance party and mocktail. Overnight Queenstown. Afternoon, enjoy Queenstown waterfront, gift shopping and Alpine scenery. We will have dinner at Famous Ferg Burger Overnight Queenstown

Includes: Breakfast / Dinner 

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Day 9: Queenstown

Breakfast.  A fun day at Milford Sounds Fiordland National Park. Board a spectacular catamaran. With spacious interior cabins and ample outdoor viewing decks. See ocean wildlife, dramatic cliffs, and the famous Bowen waterfalls.  Picnic lunch is included. Overnight Te Anau

Includes: Breakfast/Lunch / Milford Sound Coach and Cruise

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Day 10:  Te Anau - Queenstown - Lake Tekapo

Drive north to Twizel, fim location of Gondor in “Lord of the Rings” From here you can see NZ’s highest mountain Aoraki (Mount Cook), the famous bronze dog and the church of the Good Shepherd. Stopping to feed the Salmon. Travel to Lake  Tekapo Mackenzie country see the Bronze dog and the Church of the Good Shepherd, dinner & Hot pools.

Includes: Breakfast/ Dinner/ Hot Pools / Salmon Feeding

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Day 11: DAY  Lake Tekapo → Christchurch

We head to Ōtautahi Christchurch; South Island’s largest city, vibrant and ever-changing after the 2010 earthquake. Take a tour of
the city, exploring modern architecture and heritage buildings. We drop you off at Christchurch Airport at 4pm where we say farewell to our new friends and awesome memories. Includes: Breakfast / Christchurch City Tour
NOTE : Terms and conditions apply
  • Fun Optional Activities (Extra Cost)
 
Bungy Jumping  
Sky Diving  
Gondola and luge  
whale watching  
Dolphin swimming  
   
   

 

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