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'Sweet as' South

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WAS

$1,375

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$1,100

4.7

203 reviews

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COUNTRIES

DAYS

WAS

$1,375

NOW FROM

$1,100

BOOK TRIP

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Save your space with only $200 deposit

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THE ONE THAT UNCOVERS THE SPELLBINDING SOUTH ISLAND, ON AN EYE-WIDENING 9-DAY ADVENTURE

Experience the best of South! From Lake Ohau to Queenstown to Christchurch - it's an adventure you won't want to end. Start off on a scenic flight over Mt. Cook then get ready to hit Queenstown, the adventure Capital of the World. Try bungy, or you can opt to take a stunning Milford Sound cruise. In Franz Josef you'll hike a glacier before your tour ends in Christchurch.

WHAT YOU GET

8 nights accommodation

7 nights in Lodge, 1 night in Hotel

Throughout your trip you’ll be getting your beauty sleep in cosy, warm beds in multi-share rooms, plus the chance to stay in funky sleeping pods that can be completely enclosed for sleeping and chilling out. Your accommodation will always be located in the heart of the action, with communal areas for you and your new best friends to relax and socialise.

11 included Meals

3 Dinner, 8 Breakfast

We'll get 11 of your meals, you get the rest. You can expect a healthy breakfast every morning, as a few dinners along the way. We'll also give you plenty of opportunities to try the best gourmet eats in NZ.

Team

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

A highly trained Trip Manager who brings your adventure to life. An expert driver who knows foreign roads better than Google Maps. Local Guides who make tourist traps a thing of the past. This is your team. Smart, friendly, fun, and integral to everything we do.

Transport

All transport included during the trip

Included in your trip is transport around New Zealand on our fleet of comfy, state of the art coaches. They're kitted out with all the necessities: USB charge points, WiFi, Air Con and a rocking sound system. You bring the other essentials, like tunes, friendships and stories from the night before.

Your group

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you'll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

Experiences

4 included, 21 optional that you can add

The coolest thing about travelling with Contiki is all the extra stuff included while you’re wandering around the South Island. Ride the iconic Shotover Jet, visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd in Christchurch and take a tour of the iconic Speight’s Brewery (with a tasting of course).

ITINERARY

Nights spent per location

Christchurch

via

Lake Tekapo

1 night

Lake Ohau

via

Arrowtown

1 night

Te Anau

via

Milford Sound

4 nights

Queenstown

via

Wanaka

via

Haast Pass

2 nights

Franz Josef Glacier

via

Hokitika

via

Arthurs Pass

Christchurch

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4.7

203 independent reviews

4.7

203 independent reviews

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Anonymous

Traveled Mar 2019

AWESOME

AMAZING! The places we visited was all 10 out of 10. Got the best of the South Island

Jared Watchers

Traveled Mar 2019

NZ the right way!

Epic way to see one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Make sure you leave 600-1200 for add ons because they make the trip! Bryce and Maso were legends who ran our trip! Accomodation was great too! Trip of a lifetime!

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

'Sweet as' South

?????? being a kiwi was a great way to see my own country.

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

'Sweet as' South (Reverse)

Such a great experience!!

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

no regrets!

amazing value for money!!

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

'Sweet as' South

The Contiki trip was worth the money, although I didn't get to meet everyone which was on me! I dislike socialising I did make 2 friends that I will continue to talk to :)

Alexander Hurley

Traveled Feb 2019

Such a good experience

Met wonderful people and experienced great times with them adventuring and socialising.

Katie Taylor

Traveled Feb 2019

Amazing

The free inclusions on the tour were amazing, getting Milford sounds as a free inclusion was ridiculous and I don’t think any other tour does that!! Not only that the amount of free time options were fantastic!

Dessa Vaharakis

Traveled Feb 2019

'Sweet as' South

Definitely worth the money spent!!

Eden

Traveled Feb 2019

The best trip!!!

The Sweet As South trip was just amazing!! The food was all great, the accommodation was just fine for everything we needed, no complaints at all. The optional extras are just amazing and definitely recommend fitting in as much as you can! NZ is just beautiful. We had the BEST tour manager and driver, Damo and Weeman. I hope anyone in future who books this trip has the privilege of being placed with these two amazing men! So knowledgeable, approachable, easy going and fun!! Totally recommend the Sweet As South!

Destinee-Rae Prime

Traveled Feb 2019

Worth it

Worth the price tag, especially in a place like NZ where everything is far apart, gas is 2.05 a litre and tourism is the countries biggest source of income. Accommodation was great, included meals were either buffet, a very decent meal or both. The trip was turned into an experience by our Tour manager and driver and I loved it all!

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

New memories, new people, new fun, new adventure... New ZEALAND!!

Everything was organised to a tea, there was nothing i needed to do! Very good investment of money!

Phoebe Escreet

Traveled Feb 2019

Ripper of a trip!

Cheap and got to see a lot of things

Jack Adlington

Traveled Feb 2019

Sweet As South Contiki Trip 2019 Yew!

definitely worth it, although it was a little bit rainy during Queenstown which disrupted activities for other people. Contiki were able to suggest other activities and were on top of their knowledge.

Anonymous

Traveled Feb 2019

Amazing

Amazing trip, such value for money

Patrick Dunstan

Traveled Feb 2019

great team. great friends, memorable experience, worth it 100%

they took us to all the most interesting places, provided us with great accomodation and facilitated the best experience possible

Kenneth Ng

Traveled Jan 2019

'Sweet as' South

Amazing experience touring through the South Island! Had the best and most knowledgeable tour guide (Josh you were awesome man!) and the most amazingly fun group mates! Couldn't have been a better trip

Dylan Mejia Barnes

Traveled Jan 2019

'Sweet as' South

Great value for money....

Madeleine Wright

Traveled Jan 2019

'Sweet as' South

South Island is amazing. This trip takes you to some isolated spots that are stunning and also in the heart of Queenstown where all the fun is. Amazing. Would recommend

Mallory Butcher

Traveled Jan 2019

'Sweet as' South (Reverse)

Such an easy and convenient way to see the South Island. I was able to see everything I wished to within a shorter period of time which was exactly what I was looking for.

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