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Southern Loop

7 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
1 traveler review
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 18
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Experience the abundant wildlife up close and personal in Kaikoura.
  • Taste award-winning wine in New Zealand’s famous Marlborough wine region.
  • Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
  • Venture through lush native bush and discover vivid turquoise water at Hokitika Gorge.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Punakaiki
  2. Day 2 Punakaiki
  3. Day 3 Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
  4. Day 4 Abel Tasman to Golden Bay DayTrip
  5. Day 5 Abel Tasman
  6. Day 6 Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough
  7. Day 7 Kaikoura to Christchurch
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Operated by

Wild Kiwi

Number of tours

13

Age Range

18 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

94%

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  • Itinerary
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  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.7
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    · May 21st, 2019
    I had the best 7 days on my Southern Loop tour...
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    Wild Kiwi commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your review Anna! It looks like you had an amazing time and your photos look epic. We hope to see you again.
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    Trip date: May 2019

Dates & Availability

7 days
Southern Loop
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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    George

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    I have a question regarding the accommodation for this tour, I would prefer to have my own room, is this possible?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten March 2025

      A private room upgrade is possible for the two nights in Punakaiki and one night in Kaikoura but not for the three nights in Marahau (Abel Tasman NP) as the accommodation doesn't have private rooms. The surcharge for the upgrade is $150 per room and night.

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    Ana

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Do you have an office in Thailand?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not have an office in Thailand. We operate from London and Auckland.

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    Alex

    Asked on March 20th, 2024

    I was wondering if I could do an abridged version on a discounted rate? I would not be able to get into the country until the 26th at the earliest

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten March 2024

      We can offer a 50$ discount very every night that is missed on our tours. However, we will be staying in Marahau for 3 nights from the 25th to the 28th of March. Marahau is a very rural area and hard to get to.

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    Zoe

    Asked on February 1st, 2023

    Is it possible to book a private twin/double room instead of staying in dorms?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten February 2023

      A private room upgrade is possible on our Southern loop tour in all locations except for the 3x nights in Marahau. The surcharge for a private room is $130 NZD per room and night.

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    Rose

    Asked on January 2nd, 2023

    Why is that Tour for ages up to 35? Do you need to be extremely fit?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten January 2023

      Our general guest ages are between 20 to 39. You only require a normal level of fitness.

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    Kelly

    Asked on November 2nd, 2022

    What does the extra cost of £106 GST mean?

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    • Wild KiwiOperatorWritten November 2022

      We are sold out for the 19th of November departure

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