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- Gold Operator
- Wild Kiwi
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 18
- Ages 18-39
Highlights
- Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for it’s golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
- Experience the abundant wild life up close and personal in Kaikoura.
- Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
- Cruise through what is considered the 8th Wonder of the World, Milford Sound.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Tekapo
- Day 2 Tekapo to Queenstown
- Day 3 Queenstown and Milford Sound
- Day 4 Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Day 6 Franz Josef
- Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Day 8 Christchurch to Punakaiki
- Day 9 Punakaiki
- Day 10 Punakaiki to Abel Tasman
- Day 11 Abel Tasman - Golden Bay Day Trip
- Day 12 Abel Tasman
- Day 13 Abel Tasman to Kaikoura via Marlborough
- Day 14 Kaikoura to Christchurch
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- SRShanaya· May 17th, 2024Tom and Robbie both were amazing tour guides. The big south was 10 out of 10 experience. Weather definitely will play a big role in your activities. The flexibility of the guides makes the trip free more like a family and friends on holiday. It was so an illuminating experience with everyone that came. 20 April - 3 May best weather!! First week we had 18 people and the next week, 7.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- RCRichard· December 19th, 2023Ben and Daisy were fantastic tour guides. If you like smaller groups, then this is definitely the best way to explore the south island while making friends along the wayShow moreTrip date: November 2023
- AJAbhimanyu· December 4th, 2022Definitely a good value for money, the itinerary is quite well done to cover the highlights of the South Island. A bit of a pity that we lose two days going in/out of Christchurch at the end of the first week to pick up the other tour group. Would be much nicer to just have a full circle with the two week tour people and cover an additional city or two. The van/bus is decently comfortable, though for those with slightly long legs, an aisle seat is needed. The quality of accommodation does vary quite a bit from being excellent to very basic. The other travelers were quite a good bunch. The range of activities on offer are quite good and the guides make an effort to make all activities that a person wants to do possible. A special shout out to the tour guides we had, Mark in particular was excellent, one of the best guides I have ever had on a trip.Show moreTrip date: November 2022
Shimona· November 11th, 2022Great tour! Tom was great the first week and Robbie was great the second week! An amazing two weeks!Show moreTrip date: October 2022- SKSarah· February 26th, 2020My trip was absolutely amazing!! Thank you Tourradar and Wild Kiwi!!!Show more
Wild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi Sarah, thanks for your review! That's great to hear you had a great time exploring the South Island with Wild Kiwi! We hope to see you on tour again soon.Trip date: February 2020 - JJJason· February 16th, 2020Overall, an amazing experience. The tour lets you be as social or as independent as you'd like, but you're missing out if you don't hang out with the amazing people of Wild Kiwi! If you've got Julian as a guide, you've got a free source of honest opinions on every area and activity in NZ. If Telli's your guide, you've got a real Kiwi with a lot of hands-on experience with the more adventurous hobbies in the country. Ask Telli about the Horse Joke.Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi Jason, thanks for your amazing review! We are so pleased to hear you had a great time exploring the South Island with Wild Kiwi and our guides Julien and Telli! We hope to see you on tour again soon!Trip date: January 2020
- KNKenneth· February 15th, 2020This tour has been enriching, fun, and a life...Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewHi Kenneth, thanks for your epic review! We are stoked to hear you had an amazing time exploring the South Island with Wild Kiwi and our guides Julian and Telli. We hope to see you on tour again soon! Europe or Australia might have to be next on your... Show more
Trip date: February 2020 - William· January 28th, 2020Had an absolutely awesome two weeks travelling...Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewThank you William for your wonderful review of your Wild Kiwi Big South tour. It was a pleasure to show you the best of the South Island with Ben as your guide. We hope to see you on board with Wild Kiwi again soon.Trip date: January 2020
- SLShimeng· May 2nd, 2019Fun activities to choose from, just what I was...Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewThanks for your recommendation Shimeng! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring all that the South Island has to offer.Trip date: April 2019
- SSophievanSonsbeek· February 9th, 2019Ben has been an incredible tour guide! He...Show moreWild Kiwi commented on this reviewBen is great isnt he! We are stoked to hear that you had a great time exploring the South Island.Trip date: February 2019
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- From Saturday22 Nov, 2025To Friday5 Dec, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Dec, 2025To Friday19 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday13 Dec, 2025To Friday26 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday20 Dec, 2025To Friday2 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,900 per personGST$585
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday27 Dec, 2025To Friday9 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,900 per personGST$585
- From Saturday3 Jan, 2026To Friday16 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $3,900 per personGST$585
- From Saturday10 Jan, 2026To Friday23 Jan, 2026EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday17 Jan, 2026To Friday30 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday24 Jan, 2026To Friday6 Feb, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday31 Jan, 2026To Friday13 Feb, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,816 per personGST$572
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Steven
Asked on September 4th, 2025Me and my partner have always wanted to explore NZ and as we age in Australia and therefore not with our family we thought Christmas should be the perfect time. However, $3500 is a little over our budget. Would there be any chance of a 20% discount per person and we could book today?
Wild KiwiOperator•Written September 2025Regarding our tour price, we hope you understand that it is already set to reflect the great value we aim to offer our guests. While we are unable to offer a discount, we're confident that you'll have a fantastic tour experience and at this time of year the tour will likely be fully booked as it will be peak travel season.
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Alyssa
Asked on May 16th, 2025Is it okay to book the trip as a solo traveller? Is Vegetarian meals option available for all meals throughout the day at all places?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
Vegetarian options will be available to purchase throughout the tour. You can absolutely book as a solo traveller. Throughout your Wild Kiwi trip, you will be staying in shared dorms of 4-6 Wild Kiwi guests at hostel-style accommodations. There is the option to upgrade to a private room subject to availability for an additional cost of $140 NZD per room and night.
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Alyssa
Traveler•Written May 2025Apart from VISA, what else should I check before booking this trip?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
The tour departs at 9:00 a.m. on the first day, so it is recommended to stay the night prior to avoid any delays. It's best to stay at the Lylo Hostel in Christchurch, where the tour will depart from. There is nothing else you would need to keep in mind apart from your visa.
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Marco
Asked on March 25th, 2025Can I change my departure date after booking?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written March 2025
If you wish to adjust your departure date, just let us know and we will see how we can accommodate that.
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Alexis
Asked on January 30th, 2025What happens if my flight timing is close to the tour's end?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written January 2025
If your flight is early, we recommend booking a post-night stay to avoid any tight connections.
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Lydia
Asked on October 26th, 2024Is the bike ride at Tekapo on day 1 mandatory? as I cannot ride one. Are the heli-hike and skydiving activities available during this time? Is it possible to upgrade the room to non-sharing? if so, how much would that be?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
All activities mentioned on our website are optional and can be organised on tour. We hold allocations for all our most popular activities so our guests don't miss the chance to participate. The Heli-hike and Skydiving experiences run all year round but are very weather dependant due to high health and safety risks. Private room upgrades are $140 NZD per room per night and are subject to availability upon booking.
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Benjamin
Asked on October 18th, 2024Are there discounts for group bookings?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
Currently, we do not have discount codes available for group bookings.
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Dirk
Asked on August 22nd, 2024How can I reach out with more questions?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any further inquiries.
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Santiago
Asked on August 18th, 2024Can I book extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2024
We don’t book pre or post-night accommodation, but we recommend checking with local hostels.
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Marina
Asked on May 17th, 2024What arrangements can I make for flights after the tour?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2024
We recommend domestic flights after 5:00 pm or international flights after 7:00 pm on the last day of the tour.
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Colleen
Asked on May 8th, 2024We are three adults and can leave Singapore only on Dec 20 and reach NZ on Dec 21. Pls advise if your tour starts on Dec 21 or Dec 22??
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2024
Our tour is scheduled to begin on December 21st, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Christchurch, specifically at Lylo Christchurch. Conveniently, this location is just a short 10-minute walk from Christchurch International Airport, offering easy access upon your arrival. Alternatively, we can offer you the Big South for the 28th of December instead.
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