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New Zealand · 9 Days / 8 Nights

South Island Express

Small group (max 16) · Hostels · Daily breakfast · Kiwi guide

$1,827 AUD
per person

Departure Dates & Pricing

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Daily departures available April 2026 – December 2027. Prices per person, twin share. Subject to availability.


Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Day 1: Christchurch

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Christchurch. Meet the group for a welcome dinner.

2

Day 2: Lake Tekapo

Meals: Breakfast

Travel through Mackenzie country to Lake Tekapo. Evening stargazing under the Dark Sky Reserve.

3

Day 3: Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Scenic drive through the Southern Alps to Queenstown.

4

Day 4: Queenstown – Free Day

Meals: Breakfast

Free day. Optional Milford Sound day trip, paragliding, bungee jumping or jet boating.

5

Day 5: Arrowtown & Wanaka

Meals: Breakfast

Crown Range drive to historic Arrowtown. Continue to Wanaka by the lake.

6

Day 6: Wanaka to Franz Josef

Meals: Breakfast

Scenic drive to Franz Josef on the West Coast with photo stops.

7

Day 7: Franz Josef

Meals: Breakfast

Carve your own greenstone pendant. Optional glacier heli-hike.

8

Day 8: West Coast to Christchurch

Meals: Breakfast

Travel back via Hokitika and Arthur's Pass to Christchurch.

9

Day 9: Christchurch – Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Free day to explore. Trip ends.


What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • 8 nights hostel accommodation
  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Greenstone pendant carving
  • Stargazing experience
  • Small group (max 16) & Kiwi guide
  • Transport throughout
  • Cultural experiences

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Other meals
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

Meeting Point

Christchurch

Return

Day 9 Christchurch

Accommodation

Hostels (8 nights)

Meals

8 breakfasts + welcome dinner

Transport

Small group vehicle

Good to Know

Private room available. Seasonal pricing $1,827–$2,430.


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