New Zealand – South Island Multisport

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New Zealand

New Zealand – South Island Multisport

DAY 1 Christchurch

Arrive at any time.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Bealey Quarter

Motel
DAY 2 Christchurch/Kaikoura

Transfer north, along the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area or take in an optional activity. A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, partaking in a peninsula walkway walk, 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.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Christchurch- Kaikoura2.5h

Drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura

Free Time

KaikouraAFTERNOON

A free afternoon can be spent visiting a colony of Southern Fur seals, 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.

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Accommodation

Dusky Lodge

Hotel
DAY 3 Kaikoura to Abel Tasman

Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Marahau, situated right on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park. Sample some local produce and wine as you travel through the renowned Marlborough wine region. Enjoy free time to explore upon arrival.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Kaikoura- Marahau5h-6h325km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

The Barn Cabins & Camp

Campground
DAY 4 Abel Tasman National Park/Marahau

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by boat, sea kayak and on foot. After a full day of exploring, reward your efforts with a well earned meal at one of Marahau local eateries.

Watercraft

Water Taxi

Marahau- Abel Tasman National Park

Enjoy a scenic transfer via water taxi into the heart of Abel Tasman National Park.

Landsport

Abel Tasman National Park Hike

Abel Tasman National Park

Explore the beauty of Abel Tasman National Park by foot.

Watersport

Kayaking to Marahau

Abel Tasman National Park- Marahau2h-3h

See Abel Tasman National Park at a pleasant pace by sea kayak. Take part in a safety briefing and preparation, then head out into the water to glide in and out of the bays and islets on the route to Marahau. Look for nesting seabirds and tiny islands, and enjoy amazing views along the way.

Accommodation

The Barn Cabins & Camp

Campground
DAY 5 Marahau/Lake Brunner

Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.

Animal

Seal Colony Visit

Cape Foulwind0.5h1km

Stop by a viewing platform over a New Zealand fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind. Female seals will live in the same colony for the duration of their lives, whereas male seals move around more. The males visit the Cape Foulwind colony between late November and mid-January for mating season. All seasons offer plenty of activity to check out, from mating to the raising of baby pups and feeding out at sea.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Marahau- Lake Brunner6h-7h375km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landsport

Pancake Rocks Trek

Punakaiki0.25h-0.5h1km

Walk along a loop trail with informative signs detailing how the 'Pancake Rocks' were formed millions of years ago. When the trail reaches the coast, there are many lookouts for photo stops and beautiful views of the coast, the rocks and the blowholes found along the area.

Accommodation

Hotel Lake Brunner

Hotel
DAY 6 Lake Brunner/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.

Nature

Okarito Lagoon Walk

Franz Josef1h-2h10km

Walk through the wetlands of Okarito Lagoon, bordered by forest and surrounded by nature. Enjoy spectacular views all the way up to the mountains on a clear day. Take the time to soak in the scenery – the walk is a short climb up to a viewpoint that includes a variety of landscapes on the path through the estuary out through the wetlands.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Lake Brunner- Franz Josef4h220km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Alpine Glacier Motel

Motel
DAY 7 Franz Josef

A free day for optional activities. Options include a helicopter hike, a glacier valley walk, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

Free Time

Franz JosefFULL_DAY

A variety of optional activities are available in the wildnerness around Franz Josef. Choices include a helicopter hike, glacier valley walk, quad biking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

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Accommodation

Alpine Glacier Motel

Motel
DAY 8 Franz Josef/Wanaka

Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to hiking or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Franz Josef- Wanaka5h-5.5h290km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

WanakaAFTERNOON

Use free time to check out the optional activities around Wanaka.

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Accommodation

Wanaka Hotel

Hotel
DAY 9 Wanaka/Queenstown

Drive the winding route between Wanaka and Queenstown passing through picturesque wine country and the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River. Watch as the scenery shifts from vast open valleys to the hustle and bustle of the city, and get ready to enjoy a free afternoon in the "adventure capital of the world." Enjoy a free afternoon 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. Opt to pre-book the "Queenstown Jet Boating" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Free Time

QueenstownAFTERNOON

Enjoy free time to try some of the challenging optional activities available in the “adventure capital of the world.”

Bus

Private Vehicle

Wanaka- Queenstown3h130km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Hotel
DAY 10 Queenstown

Travel to the fjords 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.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Queenstown- Milford Sound4.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Water Tour

Milford Sound Cruise

Milford Sound2h-2.5h

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound from the deck of a boat. Recharge your camera and be ready to shoot stunning photos of waterfalls, mountains stretching up to the sky and down to the sea and then search for dolphins and seals. This place is any artist's dream!

Bus

Private Vehicle

Milford Sound- Queenstown4.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Hotel
DAY 11 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.

Landsport

Routeburn Track Day Hike

Routeburn Track13km

Head out for a day of hiking along the stunning Routeburn Track. Start on a gradual incline through a 130 million year old forest, with incredible views of snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear streams, and alpine meadows. After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue on the forgotten paths of the Maori while travelling along their old 'Greenstone' trails. With incredible scenery and historical significance, this hike is not one to miss!

Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Hotel
DAY 12 Queenstown/Twizel

Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region.

Free Time

QueenstownMORNING

Enjoy a final morning in Queenstown, with time for optional activities.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Queenstown- Twizel

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

High Country Lodge Motel

Motel
DAY 13 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.

Landsport

Aoraki/Mt Cook Mountain Biking

Mount Cook2.5h-3h24km

Hop on a bike and experience the beautiful scenery of New Zealand's Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail.

Aoraki/Mt Cook Hike

Mount Cook1h-2h

Hike in the shadow of Mt Cook.

Accommodation

High Country Lodge Motel

Motel
DAY 14 Twizel/Christchurch

Travel back to Christchurch. Head out for an orientation drive with your CEO before enjoying a few hours to explore the city.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Twizel- Christchurch4h380km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Land Tour

Orientation With CEO

Enjoy a brief drive with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Free Time

Christchurch

Spend the evening exploring Christchurch during free time.

Accommodation

Bealey Quarter

Motel
DAY 15 Christchurch

Depart at any time.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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