'Sweet as' South
(Start Wellington)
The one that brings out your inner thrill-seeker as you discover the south island
Visiting Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Te Anau, Lake Ohau, Picton, Kaikoura, Arthurs Pass, Hokitika, Haast Pass, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Lake Tekapo
Is this trip for me?
Travel Style
In-Depth Explorer
Group Size
Average 45 people
Transport Style
Coach
Highlights
- Spectacular drive along the Kaikoura Coast & visit to a seal colony
- See a native greenstone carving demonstration
- Glacier Country Kayaks
- Only $200 deposit to book
- Part pay financing available with UpLift
- No change fees
- No booking fees
What's included?
9 nights accommodation
2 nights in Hotel, 7 nights in Lodge
12 Meals
9 Breakfast, 3 Dinner
Team
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Transport
All transport included during the trip
Experiences
10 included, 21 optional that you can add
- Be floored by the beauty of the Milford Sound fjord, witnessing cascading waterfalls and sheer cliffs on a guided cruise
- Sample a glass of world class Sauvignon Blanc with a tour of a Queenstown vinyard
- Combine an exhilarating helicopter ride above the Franz Josef glacier with an icy once-in-a-lifetime hike*
- Get a behind the scenes look at mustering sheep on horseback at an authentic, family-run merino farm, Te Anau
- Reach speeds of 85 kph through the narrow Shotover canyons on board the exhilarating Shotover Jet, Queenstown*
*This experience is a Free Time Add-on and not included in trip costs
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'Sweet as' South (Start Wellington)
10 Inclusions
Experiences that are included with your trip
- Spectacular drive along the Kaikoura Coast & visit to a seal colony
- See a native greenstone carving demonstration
- Drive through Haast Pass & see Thunder Creek Falls
- Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge
- Tour and tasting of a Central Otago Wine vineyard and Craft Brewery
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Experience rural NZ country life with a farm visit in Te Anau
- See Mt. Cook across the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau
- See the historic Church of the Good Shepard
- Stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo & Geraldine
21 Free Time Add-Ons
Optional experiences that you can choose from and pay for on your trip
- Glacier Country Kayaks NZ$115
- Ice Explorer NZ$359
- Across Country Quad Bikes NZ$160
- Scenic Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing From NZ$245
- Group Photograph NZ$19
- Queenstown Wine Trail
- Ziptrek Zipline Tour NZ$189
- Skyline Restaurant Dinner NZ$85
- Canyon Swing NZ$215
- Funyaks NZ$359
- Ice Bar Experience NZ$20
- Canyon Fox NZ$150
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy NZ$205
- Nevis Bungy NZ$275
- Ledge Bungy NZ$205
- Thrillogy NZ$420
- Nevis Swing NZ$210
- Ledge Swing NZ$165
- Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning NZ$199
- Te Anau Glow Worm Caves NZ$98
- Grand Traverse Scenic Flight NZ$340
Itinerary
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are flights included in my trip?
International flights to/from the destination your trip starts and ends in are not included in the cost of the trip, and must be purchased separately. You can book these independently if you want to shop around for the best quote, or through your travel agent.
Any flights you take during your Contiki are included in the cost of your trip. On certain Australian trips we use planes to get you from A to B as quickly as possible, and all of this is included.
What documents do I need to travel?
Depending on your nationality, you may require visas to enter Australia & New Zealand. You are fully responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Contiki is not legally permitted to knowingly allow anybody who does not have a valid visa (if required) to join a trip. Visa & other entry & exit conditions such as currency, arrival/ departure taxes, customs & quarantine regulations change regularly, so make sure you stay up-to-date before you travel. See here for more info: https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/visit
It is also essential that you have any necessary vaccinations & comply with all laws of the countries visited.
What are the luggage restrictions?
On our Australia & New Zealand trips, you can bring one bag or suitcase of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”), with a max weight of 20kg (44lbs) plus one piece of hand luggage suitable as a carry-on for flights.
What do the Contiki team do?
People are at the heart of everything we do, and our team is what makes our trips the best. Our worldwide On-Road Team, locally based staff & network of Local Guides are all extensively trained & widely travelled, & are the best in the business. But we know it’s not just about training, it’s about passion & our team have it in their blood.
Your Trip Manager is like your walking, talking guidebook – just for you. They plan your itinerary every day, organise your food and accomodation and book your Free Time Add ons, and because they know everything about where you’re going, you will too. Your Drivers are the experts on getting you from A to B efficiently and safely in Australia & New Zealand. They know their way around like the back of their hands & they’ll drop you at your door & unload your bags for you. Local Guides provide specialist knowledge when you need it, like when you’re journeying into the bush, and will always help you avoid the tourist traps.