About this trip
Two weeks through New Zealand's South Island, covering serious ground from mountain country to the coast. It's a fully guided group trip built around the big sights rather than one particular pace or activity.
Expect a mix of adventure, sightseeing and city time, with the landscape doing a lot of the talking — from high peaks to standout stretches of coastline.
This one also runs over the Christmas and New Year period, so it suits travellers happy to spend the holidays on the road with a group rather than at home.
What you'll do
- Travel the length of the South Island with a fully guided group
- Take in views of New Zealand's highest peaks
- Spend time on some of the South Island's best coastline and beaches
- Mix of city stops and outdoor adventure along the route
- The route may run in reverse depending on the departure
- Weather can affect or alter the itinerary, and your guide will update you on any changes
Worth it if you want genuine friendships, expert guides, and flexible adventure in South Island. Think twice if accommodation consistency matters or you need constant cultural commentary.
- Guides consistently praised as knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely excellent—Ben, Tom, Julian, Telli, Mark stand out.
- Small group sizes foster real friendships; flexibility means guides tailor activities to what travellers actually want.
- Accommodation varies from excellent to very basic; some guides offer minimal cultural or historical context.
- Two handover days in Christchurch between week-one and week-two groups eat into itinerary time.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,740, about 10% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Christchurch · 7 Aug – 8 Aug
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