New Zealand – South Island Multisport - G Adventures (15 Days From Christchurch to Christchurch)

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Trip Length

15 Days

Trip Starts

Christchurch

Trip Finishes

Christchurch

15 Day New Zealand – South Island Multisport Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: New Zealand

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Active

Departures

Jan 2025 to Apr 2027

Budget

Affordable

Max. Group Size

Pace

Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

ONSM

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day New Zealand – South Island Multisport. 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 trails around Mt Cook. If you're not out of breath just from reading all that, then it's time to start packing.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Bealey Quarter

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. Stay: Dusky Lodge (B)

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. Stay: The Barn Cabins & Camp (B/D)

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. Stay: The Barn Cabins & Camp (B/L)

Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Stay: Hotel Lake Brunner (B)

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. Stay: Alpine Glacier Motel (B)

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. Stay: Alpine Glacier Motel (B)

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. Stay: Wanaka Hotel (B)

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. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B)

Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown (B/L)

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. Stay: Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. Stay: High Country Lodge Motel

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. Stay: High Country Lodge Motel (B)

Travel back to Christchurch. Head out for an orientation drive with your CEO before enjoying a few hours to explore the city. Stay: Bealey Quarter (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Kayak in the waters of Abel Tasman National Park.
Try exhilarating adventures in Queenstown.
Cruise through Milford Sound.
Cycle at the base of Mt Cook.
Hike a section of the Routeburn Track.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
Abel Tasman National Park hike
Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
Punakaiki pancake rocks visit
Seal colony stop
Okarito Lagoon walk
Full-day Routeburn Track hiking excursion
Fiordland National Park visit
Cruise through Milford Sound
Mount Cook cycling excursion
Hike the Mt Cook region
Orientation walk in Christchurch
Free time in Franz Josef and Queenstown
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels/hostels (14 Nights)
You will be spending your nights in twin-share accommodation. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Towels and soap are not always provided at overnight stops, so it's best to bring your own for bathing. Bathroom and showering facilities are shared and are very rarely en-suite.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Private vehicle, kayak, boat, bicycle, walking

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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New Zealand – South Island Multisport

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Day 1: Christchurch

Day 2: Christchurch - Kaikoura

Day 3: Kaikoura to Abel Tasman

Day 4: Abel Tasman National Park - Marahau

Day 5: Marahau - Lake Brunner

Day 6: Lake Brunner - Franz Josef

Day 7: Franz Josef

Day 8: Franz Josef - Wanaka

Day 9: Wanaka - Queenstown

Day 10: Queenstown

Day 11: Queenstown

Day 12: Queenstown - Twizel

Day 13: Twizel

Day 14: Twizel - Christchurch

Day 15: Christchurch

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