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Talk to us about creating your New Zealand adrenaline- packed adventure tour package.
Strap in and prepare for an action-packed New Zealand adrenaline adventure tour, as you experience the South Island's amazing scenic diversity. - Discover pristine native forest, snow-capped peaks, rugged coastlines and un-crowded golden sands.
- Fly over Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.
- Cruise Milford Sound and jet boat the Shotover River.
- Bungy jump from a bridge, helihike on a glacier.
- Explore the rainforest
- Go sea kayaking and whale watching, and swim with dolphins.
Contact GUEST NZ to organise your South Island New Zealand adventure tour holiday. |
| | ITINERARY: | | DAY 1: | Christchurch | | | | DAY 2: | Lake Tekapo | Glacier Lake Tour | | | DAY 3: | Queenstown | NZOne Skydive Queenstown | | | DAY 4: | Queenstown | Shotover Jetboat tour | | | DAY 5: | Fox Glacier | | | | DAY 6: | Fox Glacier | Guided Glacier tour | | | DAY 7: | Greymouth | White Heron Tour Okarito | | | DAY 8: | Abel Tasman | Charleston Underworld Caving | | | DAY 9: | Abel Tasman | Abel Tasman Kayaking tour | | | DAY 10: | Kaikoura | Dolphin Swim Tour | | | DAY 11: | Hanmer Springs | Whale Watch Kaikoura |
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| Mount Cook Village |  |  The Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie region is situated in the centre of New Zealand's majestic South Island. This region is renowned for its incredibly clear starry nights, brilliant sunny days, remarkable turquoise blue lakes, valleys of emerald green and snow-capped mountains.The alpine village of Mount Cook, located in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, provides a range of accommodation from an international style hotel to motels, backpackers and camping. This is a area to enjoy 4WD safaris, boating on the glacier lakes, horse treks, fishing, scenic flights with snow landings and numerous walks and hikes. | | | | | Glacier Explorer | |  Very few glaciers terminate into lakes and even fewer are readily accessible to travellers. The huge dripping iceface of New Zealand’s largest glacier is explored by boat making it easy for you to watch and listen to the ice melting before your eyes in a tranquil glacial lake. | | | | | | | Lake Tekapo Lodge | |  Lake Tekapo Lodge is a stylish B & B accommodation with four spacious guest rooms, all with ensuite and one with spa bath. Guests have a choice of Super Kingsize, Queen and Single beds.Three guest rooms open to the outdoor decking area onto landscaped lawns and gardens – a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Queenstown | |  Queenstown, New Zealand is commonly referred to as the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ and deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities. Larger-than-life scenery - From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown's environment is majestic and awe-inspiring. Catch the gondola up Bob's Peak to discover this view, take a trip across the lake on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station, join a fabulous wine tour and sample fantastic cuisine from world-class restaurants. Both night and day, you can absorb the fantastic alpine atmosphere this town is famous for. | | | | | NZOne Skydive Queenstown | |  Tandem Skydive with NZONE Skydive in Queenstown or Rotorua allows you to see some of the most dramatic scenery in New Zealand, from 15,000ft! NZONE were New Zealand's first tandem skydive operation, starting out in 1990 and are the only tandem skydive company to have been awarded the Supreme Tourism Award. With over 180,000 tandem jumps to-date, NZONE also run XLR8 Go Solo courses. | | | | | | | Queenstown Country Lodge | |  Queenstown Country Lodge is located on 5 hectares (11 acres) of peaceful farmland with extensive gardens and woodland area. Local schist rock, large timbers and natural colours have been used to harmonise with the Lodge's natural surroundings. This is the ideal place for relaxing in the guest lounge by the log fire after a day skiing or rejuvenating in the garden spa pool after a walk in the mountains. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Whataroa | | | Settled among the secluded wilderness of the rugged West Coast, the small town of Whataroa is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sheer beauty of the area. With a population of just 350 people, Whataroa is predominantly a dairy farming area. The town provides a base for trips to the White Heron Sanctuary - the only breeding colony of the White Heron in New Zealand. Visitors can visit the nesting area with a guide. | | | | | White Heron Tours Okarito Lagoon | |  View the magnificent Kotuku (White Heron), the Kotuku Ngutu Papa (Royal Spoonbill), Kawapaka (Little Black Shag) and other Bird life - all in their natural environment in the Waitangi Roto nature Reserve. | | | | | | | Breakers Boutique Accommodation | |  Designed with a panoramic view over the Tasman Sea and Paparoa National Park, Breakers Boutique Accommodation provides direct access to a secluded West coast beach. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Abel Tasman | |  Abel Tasman is NZ’s smallest national park with 22,350ha. It is famous for its golden beaches stretching from Marahau, near Motueka, to Wainui Bay, in Golden Bay. There are two walking tracks; the beautiful coastal track, and the inland track through the hilly centre of the park. Bring your own supplies and hiking gear. Near Marahau, and a short drive from Motueka, is Kaiteriteri Beach a favourite holiday spot with accommodation, restaurants, camping, playgrounds and golden sands. | | | | | Abel Tasman Wilson's Experience | |  Abel Tasman Wilson's Experiences offer guided and independent walking and kayaking tours as a day tour or overnighter with 2-5 day itineraries staying at the only beachfront lodges in Abel Tasman National Park.Sea kayaking options include day trips and overnight kayaks as well as combinations with walking, kayaking and accommodation. | | | | | Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Cottage | |  Kina Beach Vineyard provides a wonderfully renovated 1930’s schoolhouse beautifully furnished and located in the middle of a vineyard. Guests can immerse themselves in the exquisite views over Tasman Bay, the vineyard and Moutere Estuary. | | | | | Intermediate Sedan | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Although the central business district of Christchurch is undergoing exciting renovations, the city still lives up to it's name as a 'Garden City'. Travellers will be surprised and delighted with innovative eating options both in central Christchurch and on the outskirts. Outdoor markets with fresh local produce still abound and Christchurch's best shopping boutiques continue to thrive. Christchurch is spoilt with a big bountiful backyard from magnificent alpine heights, broad expansive plains, fresh snow-fed rivers, volcanic peninsulas to luxury pockets of wineries, hot pools and a breathtaking coastline.
The Fox Glacier township offers a more intimate “village” experience than its bigger neighbour, Franz Josef. Tucked into the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, the township offers a range of quality accommodation, hotels, cafes, a general store and service station for motoring needs. The Fox Glacier offers a different type of glacier experience than the Franz Josef Glacier, and visitors are increasingly booking activities on both glaciers during their visit to Glacier Country. Local companies provide access to the Fox Glacier with guided walks, heli-hikes and scenic flights (with or without snow landings). Fox Glacier is also internationally renowned for Lake Matheson’s stunning reflections of Aorangi/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.
Westport was first a gold town and then a coal town. The coal mining museum provides a glimpse of what it's like to work underground. Westport is also a centre for outdoor adventures – jet boating, underground rafting, caving, white water rafting and kayaking. Scenic highlights include old coal towns, goldmining relics, forest hikes and coastal walks. There is a seal colony nearby at Cape Foulwind. Depending on the season, there can be up to 100 New Zealand fur seals in the vicinity. Browse the local arts and crafts galleries – much of the work is produced locally.
The lovely seaside settlement of Kaikoura is located about 2.5 hours drive from Christchurch. The township is situated on a flat between two mountain ranges extending to the sea and the beautiful scenic drive leading into it which reveals coast and tunnels through the mountain ranges.This stunning combination of rugged coastline and grand mountains reveals one of the many marine attractions on offer - the Whales and Dolphins of Kaikoura. These magnificent creatures creatures can be viewed by boat, plane or helicopter. Kaikoura also great walks to suit all fitness levels.
