14 Day South Island Grand Adventure Tour (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)

This 14-day South Island tour is the only way to truly see the Island. We stop at all the hot spots that other tours drive straight past and include some off the beaten track. Our small groups give us the flexibility to be able to change the day up to suit your needs. Travelling in a small group also gives you the benefit of feeling like you are travelling with a group of mates.
Our guides are passionate locals who will make sure you get an 100% kiwi as experience of a lifetime.

We have packed as many essential stops and inclusions to get the most out of your trip. On our tours you will See More, Do More & Spend Less
-Small group
-Accommodation included (free upgrade for couples)
-Breakfast included
-Some lunches and dinners included
-New Zealand snacks included
-Slow paced with plenty of stops
-Carbon neutral
-Ice Bar entry and drink
-Wine Tasting
And much more

We cannot wait to show you around


Itinerary

Day 1: Let It Begin, Christchurch - Akaroa

Pass By: Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, South Island
Let the fun begin. We will depart Christchurch learning a bit a bout the area as we drive through on our way to our first stop for the night Akaroa

Stop At: Akaroa, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, South Island
Our first stop for this 14 day tour is Akaroa. A beautiful small town with a French connection. The drive in is stunning and a great way to start our trip. Once in Akaroa there is plenty to do. Take a stroll through the village center and check out the museum. If that is not your thing then how about swimming with dolphins- one of the most popular activities in the area. At the end of the day dinner is on us. We will also put on some drinks and a few games so the group can get to know each other. This is completely voluntary
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Kiwi delicacy of Fish n Chips from one of the best shops in the country
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 2: Akaroa - Mt Cook

Stop At: Fairlie 7987, New Zealand
After a drive through the beautiful country side we will stop in Fairlie for lunch. This lunch stop is included in the cost of the tour.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours

Stop At: Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island
As we turn a corner you will see the first of the many beautiful lakes you will see on this trip. We will stop to check out a few sights such as the most photographed church in New Zealand, the church of the Good Shepherd
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount John University Observatory, 422 Godley Peaks Road, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand
Part of the first Sky reserve in the world Mt John is the perfect place to take in the sight of the Mackenzie district
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
The colours of Lake Pukaki are unlike anything you would have ever seen before. We will make plenty of stops to take photos of this beautiful lake with Mt Cook in the background
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mt. Cook Village, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island
One of the most popular destinations in New Zealand is yours for the nights. Do the Hooker Valley track, check out Tasman Glacier or just chill out and take in the views of Mt Cook. If that does not interest you wait un till it gets dark for the best view of the stars you will see anywhere in the world
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Another New Zealand delicacy the pie is included on todays trip. However be careful you may pick up an addiction
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 3: Mt Cook - Queenstown

Stop At: Clay Cliff, Henburn Road, Omarama 9412 New Zealand
These otherworldly formations are made up of layers of gravel and silt, originally formed by the flow from ancient glaciers over a million years ago. Unlike other operators we will stop for you to explore. (Weather permitting)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations.

Surrounded by towering mountains, positioned on the edge of a lake, Queenstown is a hub of adventure, thrumming with adrenaline and an omnipresent sense of fun.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 4: Milford Sound Day Trip

Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Situated on the west coast of the South Island, hours from the nearest town, Milford Sound is where plunging cliffs and raging waterfalls meet inky dark waters. This is New Zealand's wild side at its absolute best.

Famously described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages.

Breathtaking in any weather, the fiord's cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards from as high as 1000 metres.

When it rains in Milford Sound, and it often does, those waterfalls multiply with magnificent effect.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
• Lunch: Picnic lunch provided
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 5: Queenstown Free Day

Stop At: Clay Cliff, Henburn Road, Omarama 9412 New Zealand
The Clay Cliffs are a stark sight - tall pinnacles separated by narrow ravines.

These otherworldly formations are made up of layers of gravel and silt, originally formed by the flow from ancient glaciers over a million years ago.

We are one of the only tour operators to stop at this very cool spot
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Today the day is your to explore Queenstown. There are plenty of activities to choose from such as jet boating, bungy, skydiving and so much more. We will meet up in the evening for a drink at one of the local ice bars
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 6: Queenstown - Wanaka

Stop At: Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago Region, South Island
Departing Queenstown we will take the scenic route to Wanaka via the Crown Range. When we arrive in Wanaka there are plenty of different option to fill in your day. Stay local and walk the lake shores to the famous Wanaka tree or walk the Mt Aspiring national park track. There is even the option to swim in the pool below a secluded waterfall (Special to Cheeky Kea Tours)

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 7: Wanaka - Franz Josef

Stop At: Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago Region, South Island
We will depart Wanaka on this day for the wild West Coast. There is plenty to see so keep your eyes peeled. You will notice the very quick change in the landscape
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Pools Track, State Highway 6 , Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka 9382 New Zealand
Nestled among mature beech and podocarp forest, these pools of deep, clear water flowing into the Makarora River offer a moment of tranquillity. This is one of our best short walks we will do on this trip. Not many tour operators stop here anymore. Before exiting the vehicle its a good idea to put on some bug spray. The West Coast is famous for the blood sucking sandflies.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier is one of the most popular glaciers in New Zealand. The easy walk to the viewing platform takes a path along where the glacier once stood.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 8: Franz Josef - Murchison

Stop At: Franz Josef, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast Region, South Island
What better way to start the morning than with the small of the sea air. Today we work our way further up the West Coast taking in the sights along the way
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hokitika, Hokitika, West Coast Region, South Island
Hokitika is a funky little town on the West Coast with plenty to do. Check out the hill top walk or some of the other local activities.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Punakaiki, New Zealand
Punakaiki is great stop to stretch the legs. The pancake rocks and blow hole are very popular spots to check out.

Blowholes form from a mixture of compressed water and air escaping through the caverns below and being forced upwards, creating a huge wall of spray. They are at their best around high tide when there is a south-westerly swell.

Spectacular views, geological oddities, coastal forest, rich birdlife and marine mammals are highlights along this walk.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Murchison, Murchison, Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island
Murchison is where we will rest for the night. Just before we get into town we will stop and check out the Maruia falls created during an earthquake in 1929.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 9: Murchison - Able Tasman

Stop At: Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
The 16 picturesque lakes that make up the Nelson Lakes National Park are undoubtedly the calling card for a visit to the village of St Arnaud, and many a visitor has been spotted capturing that iconic jetty shot at Lake Rotoiti. Māori tell the story of Rākaihautū, a great chief who created the lakes as he dug holes with his ko, or digging stick. One of these holes is what we now know as Lake Rotoroa (long lake) and the other is Lake Rotoiti (little lake). Lake Rotomairewhenua (also known as ‘Blue Lake’) has been officially named the clearest lake in the world, and is nestled amongst the stunning forests of the national park.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 10: Able Tasman

Stop At: Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson-Tasman Region, South Island
Here, inviting sandy beaches fill the spaces between trees and tide line. Crystal clear streams tumble down mossy valleys to join the ocean. Granite and marble formations fringe the headlands, which are cloaked in regenerating native forest.

At Te Puketea Bay, a perfect crescent of golden sand, a walking track leads up Pitt Head to an ancient Maori pa (fort) site. Terracing and food pits are still visible, and it's easy to see why the location was chosen as a defensive site - the views are huge.

Native wildlife is an essential part of the scenery. Tui and bellbird song fills the forest; shags (cormorants), gannets and little blue penguins dive for their dinner; fur seals lounge on the rocks around the edge of Tonga Island.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 11: Able Tasman - Picton

Stop At: Picton, Picton, Marlborough Region, South Island
Built around a very sheltered harbour, the town has an attractive seafront dotted with cafés, restaurants, various types of galleries. There’s also a floating maritime museum and an aquarium. Local operators can take you cruising, fishing, dolphin watching, sea kayaking or mountain biking.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 12: Picton - Kaikoura

Stop At: Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough Region, South Island
Blenheim is situated in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough. It is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand, with an estimated average of 2,438 hours of sunshine a year. Mountains frame the area and trap the summer heat (temperatures over 30°C are quite normal in February and March).
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 13: Kaikoura day off

Stop At: Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Canterbury Region, South Island
Kaikōura's environment is truly spectacular – the village is caught between the rugged Seaward Kaikōura Range and the Pacific Ocean. In winter the mountains are covered with snow, adding to the drama of the landscape.

Kaikōura’s special talent is marine mammal encounters – whales, fur seals and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters. Whale watching trips leave the town several times a day and the local seal colony is always entertaining. There are plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops to explore.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
Accommodation included: Backpackers bed included however upgrades are available, Couples get a private room, Please notify us of joint bookings

Day 14: Kaikoura - Christchurch

Stop At: Waipara, Waipara, Canterbury Region, South Island
On the last day of our trip together we will explore the North Canterbury wine region. Stopping in at 3 different wineries for tastings and a spot of lunch. What a perfect way to end a 2 week journey
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Delicious platter from one of the wineries is included
• Breakfast: Selection of cereals and toast included every morning
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 14 Days
Ponto de partida: Christchurch Bus Interchange, Corner of Lichfield St and, Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up times will vary depending on locations. We will notify you of your pick up time 24hrs before departure

Airports

• Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand

Ports

• Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, 41 Chapmans Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• USB Charging
• Clay Cliffs Entry
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Local New Zealand snacks provided along the way
• 13x Breakfast
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 13 nights
• 1x Dinner
• Entry/Admission - Clay Cliff
• Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
• Entry/Admission - Mount John University Observatory

Não Incluído

• Activities not listed

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