10 Day South Island Explorer

From NZD $2,599.00
  • Duration: 10 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Product code: PXP8XR

New Zealand’s South Island is a place of breath-taking beauty. It’s home to Queenstown, the Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo and our incredible glacier country, and so much more. There’s no better time to explore it our warmer months! With the snow-covered mountains, copper-blue lakes, and unbeatable nightlife, you’ll spend 10 days exploring it all with us while creating unforgettable memories!


What's Included?

  • Tasty continental breakfasts every day + 1 BBQ dinner
  • 9 nights in dorm share hostel accommodation
  • Comfortable mini-bus transport and passionate local kiwi guides
  • Visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd, nestled by the shores of Lake Tekapo
  • Carve your own pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant in Franz Josef
  • Enjoy 3 nights in Queenstown! Free time for you to explore the adventure capital of the world
  • Explore the charming, historic gold rush village of Arrowtown
  • Visit NZ’s highest mountain Mt Cook and the stunning Tasman Glacier
  • Experience our '8th Wonder of the world', Milford Sound. Get up-close views of the impressive fiordland, stunning waterfalls and local wildlife
  • Enjoy a short walk up to the Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint and experience driving through the beautiful scenic Lewis Pass
  • Soak in our famous Hanmer Springs Thermal pools - NZ's ultimate place to unwind
  • Witness the amazing Pancake rocks and epic blow holes! The most visited natural attraction on the West Coast
  • Wander through beautiful native forests and over a swing bridge to experience the pristine waters of Makarora River's Blue Pools
  • Get your photo at #ThatWanakaTree and visit our famous ‘Remarkable Sweet shop’
  • Indulge in the milky blue ‘Lake Tekapo’ and visit NZ’s second largest lake – Lake Pukaki


Tour Itinerary:


Day 1 - Christchurch - Lake Tekapo

Day 2 - Lake Tekapo - Lake Pukaki - Mt Cook - Wanaka

Day 3 - Wanaka - Arrowtown - Te Anau

Day 4 - Te Anau - Queenstown

Day 5 - Queenstown 

Day 6 - Queenstown

Day 7 - Queenstown - Haast - Franz Josef

Day 8 - Franz Josef 

Day 9 - Franz Josef - Hokitika > Punakaiki

Day 10 - Punakaiki - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch


You will need to meet us in Christchurch at 9am at JUCY Snooze on the first day.