South Island 11 day Christchurch to Christchurch Tour (High School Students)

SOUTH ISLAND ITINERARY 11 DAYS (Available 30th November to 10th December 2024)

NOTE: THIS TOUR MAY BE OFFERED IN REVERSE

Take an early flight to Christchurch (Flights are not included in the trip price) We can arrange and book your flights for you for a $50 charge plus the cost of the flight ticket. 

DAY 1 : 12th April 2025 : CHRISTCHURCH → LAKE TEKAPO

Welcome to ‘Te Wai Pounamu’; New Zealand’s South Island! Our tour starts with a Drive to Lake Tekapo through the Mackenzie Country to Lake Tekapo. Visit the famous ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ and ‘Collie Dog Memorial! Tonight we soak in the Tekapo Mineral Pools. Have a fun evening and Dinner as we meet everyone, and your friendly Tour Manager to discuss the awesome days to come! Overnight Lake Tekapo.  Includes: Dinner / Hot Pools

Day 2 : 13th April 2025: LAKE TEKAPO → QUEENSTOWN After breakfast, Stop at Lake Pukaki, a brilliant turquoise lake, due to the fine rock particles that have descended into the water from surrounding glaciers. As the sun hits the lake’s surface, it reflects off the particles, transforming them into a stunning hue. Deep in the Southern Alps of New Zealand lies Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the home of skyscraping peaks, glaciers, and permanent snow fields. On a fine day, we can see Mount Cook in all its glory. Stopping at the Salmon Farm to feed the local salmon. Traveling further South to the Lindis Pass, it links the Mackenzie Basin with Central Otago. Here we find some incredible spots to pull over and absorb the breathtaking views. Late afternoon we arrive in Wanaka the home of Puzzle World. Enjoy exploring the Tilted House, Following Faces, Holograms, Ames Room, Sculptillusion Gallery, and the intriguing Walls of Wonder exhibit. Arriving early evening in Queenstown, Dinner on your own, Overnight Queenstown.   Includes: Breakfast / Puzzle World

DAY 3 : 14th April 2025: QUEENSTOWN Travel to the world-famous Milford Sounds, to take a Cruise. We travel through stunning scenery along Milford Road and into Fiordland, where your cruise boat awaits you. Milford Sound includes lunch and a cruise around the fiord so you can experience its wonders up close and see landmarks like Mitre Peak and amazing wildlife such as dolphins and seals. Cruise out to the Tasman Sea and back. Healthy dinner. Overnight in Queenstown,  Includes: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Milford Sound Cruise

DAY 4 : 15 April 2025: QUEENSTOWN FREE DAY Test your limits in the adrenaline capital of the world with these optional activities: Bungy Jump, Skydiving, Gondola & luge this afternoon we will enjoy a Jet boat ride over the Kawerua and Shot Over Rivers. We speed over water as shallow as 10cm, experiencing 360-degree spins on these two mighty rivers. Dinner Famous Ferg Bergers 7.00 pm Ice bar dance party, Mocktail. Overnight Queenstown.  Includes: Breakfast / Dinner / Jet Boat Ride / Moctail at the Ice Bar

DAY 5 : 16th April 2025 : QUEENSTOWN → FRANZ JOSEF We leave early, driving along the breathtaking West Coast beaches, Haast Pass and Fantail waterfalls. Arriving in Franz Josef, later afternoon in time to take an optional Helicopter flight to the top of the Franz Josef Glaciers (weather permitting). Dinner at the lodge. Overnight Franz Josef.  Includes: Breakfast / Dinner

DAY 6 : 17th April 2025: FRANZ JOSEF → PUNAKAIKI Travel through snow-capped mountains and fantastic lakes on your journey toward Hokitika famous for its Greenstone Factories. In Hokitika, we see live Kiwis and the Kiwi House (Entrance included.) Lunch in Greymouth and shop for Supplies. Explore the rugged West Coast of NZ, Stopping at the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, accommodation in Punakaiki which is right on the beach, we go for an evening walk before dinner along the beach for that awesome West Coast sunset photoshoot. Overnight Punakaiki Beach Camp. Includes: Breakfast / Dinner / National Kiwi Bird visit

DAY 7 : 18th April 2025: PUNAKAIKI → ABEL TASMAN Explore the rugged West Coast of NZ, stopping at Buller Gorge to go Zip lining and walk the longest Swing bridge in NZ. Make our way to the edge of Abel Tasman National Park staying overnight at Marahau tonight we do a fun secret Kiwiana activity. Overnight Marahau Abel Tasman. Includes: Breakfast / Zip lining / Swing Bridge/ Kiwiana Tours activity

DAY 8 : 19th April 2025: ABEL TASMAN Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world-famous coast track. Today we Sea Kayak to the Split Apple in the National Park. Relax and swim at the beach. (7 pm BBQ) Overnight Marahau Abel Tasman                  Includes: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman

Day 9 : 20th April 2025: ABLE TASMAN → KAIKOURA Today we make our way to Kaikoura. We were stopping to view the seals along the East Coast. Kaikoura is a coastal town rich in marine ecosystems, wildlife, and stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by majestic mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its abundance of Seafood e.g. Crayfish (Moana KAI). Overnight Kaikoura                                             Includes: Breakfast: / Dinner / Seal Colony

Day 10 : 21st April 2025: KAIKOURA → CHRISTCHURCH This morning there is the opportunity to do an optional swim or view dolphins. Or Whale watching. After lunch Drive to Christchurch Take a city tour of Christchurch and see the devastation from the 2011 earthquake and the amazing efforts to rebuild this city. Evening farewell dinner party. Overnight Christchurch. Includes: Breakfast / Farewell Dinner

Day 11 : 22nd April 2025: CHRISTCHURCH 10.30 am We drop you off at Christchurch Airport where we say farewell to our new friends and awesome memories

NOTE : Terms and conditions apply 

• Fun Optional Activities (Extra Cost)