South Island Christchurch to Christchurch 7 day Tour (High School Students)

SOUTH ISLAND ITINERARY 7 DAYS (Available 7th Jan 2025 – 13th Jan 2025 

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 : START CHRISTCHURCH 

Christchurch Take a city tour of Christchurch and see the devastation from the 2011 earthquake and the amazing efforts to rebuild this city. Evening welcome dinner. Overnight Christchurch. Includes: Welcome Dinner

DAY 2 : 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 / Breakfast

Day 2 : 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 : QUEENSTOWN FREE DAY Test your limits in the adrenaline capital of the world with these optional activities: Bungy Jump, Skydiving, Zipline & 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 4: 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 : FRANZ JOSEF → GREYMOUTH  

Today you’ll head north through the historic gold mining region of Hokitika. Known for its Greenstone (Pounamu). This seaside town has a rich history dating back to the 1860s. Continue on to Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast and the starting point for the next leg of your journey. Overnight Grey Mouth.  Includes: Breakfast / Dinner / National Kiwi Bird visit

DAY 7 : GREYMOUTH→CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT

Leaving Greymouth, you will travel through the lush West Coast rainforest before climbing into the spectacular mountains of the Southern Alps. And, after a stop in Arthur’s Pass for a breath of mountain air, you’ll travel dramatic gorges and the beautiful Waimakariri river valley to emerge on the farmland of the Canterbury Plains. From here we cross the plains for an early evening arrival in Christchurch city and we drop you at the Airport by 6.00 pm. Here we say farewell to our new friends and awesome memories.

NOTE : Terms and conditions apply 

• Fun Optional Activities (Extra Cost)