Active: New Zealand South Island Multisport (ONSM)

Countries Visited: New Zealand
Trip Style: Acrtive - Hiking, biking and kayaking adventures across the world
Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinationss No sweat. (Well, maybe a little.) You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.
Service Level: Basic
  • Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences
  • Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character
  • Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction
  • Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
    Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
    Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
    Meals Included: 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
    Accommodations: Not Availaible

    Highlights
    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 the Routeburn Track.

    Description
    New Zealand is the perfect place for adrenaline and activity, and theres 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 youre not out of breath just from reading all that, then its time to start packing.
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    Tour Operator
    G Adventures
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1ChristchurchDay 1 Christchurch
    Arrive at any time. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Day 2KaikouraDay 2 Christchurch/Kaikoura (1B)
    Early start to drive the scenic coastal road up to Kaikoura. A free afternoon can also be spent swimming 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. Hikers can opt to go on several day hikes in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. Transport: Drive from Christchurch to Kaikoura Private Vehicle (2.50 hour(s))
    Day 3Abel Tasman National ParkDay 3 Kaikoura/Abel Tasman National Park (1B, 1D)
    Take in the scenery of the South Island while travelling to Abel Tasman National Park. Transport: Private Vehicle (6.50-7.50 hours, 400km)
    Day 4NelsonDay 4 Abel Tasman National Park/Nelson (1B, 1L)
    Start the day with a short hike before setting off from the beach to kayak along the Abel Tasman coastline towards Marahau. Later, travel to Nelson. Included Activities: Abel Tasman National Park Hike Kayaking to Marahau Transport: Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 65km)
    Day 5Lake BrunnerDay 5 Nelson/Lake Brunner (1B)
    Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous coastal Westland region, and stop en route to see the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. Included Activities: Seal Colony Visit Pancake Rocks Trek Transport: Private Vehicle (6.00-7.00 hours, 375km)
    Day 6Franz JosefDay 6 Lake Brunner/Franz Josef (1B)
    Continue south along the coast towards Franz Josef, stopping for an invigorating walk at the wildlife mecca of Okarito Lagoon. Spend 2 nights staying amongst verdant temperate rainforest. Included Activities: Okarito Lagoon Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 220km)
    Day 7Franz JosefDay 7 Franz Josef (1B)
    A free day for optional activities. Options include various hikes, horseback riding, kayaking as well as the unique and stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
    Day 8WanakaDay 8 Franz Josef/Wanaka (1B)
    Transfer to Wanaka, where there are a variety of optional activities available. Opt to go mountain biking, skydiving, or check out the giant maze and optical illusions of Puzzling World. Transport: Private Vehicle (5.00-5.50 hours, 290km)
    Day 9QueenstownDay 9 Wanaka/Queenstown (1B)
    Free day 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. Two nights are at a centrally-located hostel, which means you can make the most of your time here. Pre-book the Queenstown Jet Boating activity on the checkout page to add this exhilarating optional to your trip. Transport: Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s), 130km)
    Day 10QueenstownDay 10 Queenstown (1B, 1L)
    Enjoy a full-day hiking excursion along the world renowned Routeburn Track, taking in the gorgeous mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes surrounding the track. Included Activities: Routeburn Track Day Hike
    Day 11QueenstownDay 11 Queenstown
    Travel to the fiords 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. Included Activities: Milford Sound Cruise Transport: Private Vehicle (4.50 hour(s)) Private Vehicle (4.50 hour(s))
    Day 12TwizelDay 12 Queenstown/Twizel
    Enjoy free time in Queenstown, before travelling on to the Aoraki/Mt Cook region. Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 13TwizelDay 13 Twizel (1B)
    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. Included Activities: Aoraki/Mt Cook Mountain Biking Aoraki/Mt Cook Hiking
    Day 14ChristchurchDay 14 Twizel/Christchurch (1B)
    Travel back to Christchurch. Join a guided tour this afternoon and learn about how the city was rebuilt following an earthquake in 2011. Enjoy some free time this evening and opt for a final dinner with the group. Included Activities: Resourceful Otautahi Walking Tour Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 380km)
    Day 15ChristchurchDay 15 Christchurch (1B)
    Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day
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