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9 Day 'Kaka' South Island Select Tour

9 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 24
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Ride the TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Explore Hokitika's vibrant arts scene
  • Hike to Franz Josef Glacier's face
  • Cruise through stunning Milford Sound
  • Stargaze near Aoraki/Mt Cook

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Hokitika
  2. Day 2 Hokitika to Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 Franz Josef
  4. Day 4 Franz Josef to Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Milford Sound Day Trip
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown to Mount Cook
  8. Day 8 Mount Cook to Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Depart Christchurch
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Operated by

Stray Travel

Number of tours

16

Age Range

17 to 70 years old

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within 1 day

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.3
  • PB
    · April 15th, 2025
    A wonderful tour of the South Island under the guidance of the brilliant Jacob Carr. Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob, who ensured the requirements of the group were first and foremost.
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    Trip date: April 2025

Dates & Availability

9 days
9 Day 'Kaka' South Island Select Tour
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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    Shirley

    Asked on April 10th, 2025

    What is the average age of people on this tour? Does this tour attract families, couples, singles or a mix?

    Age Range
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      On our Stray Select Tours, our average age is about late 20s-40s. However we do get people outside of this range too. Its definitely a mix of couples, friends & solos that travel on our Select Tours. Each tour seems to have a different amount of couples and solos! In particular, the 14th June departure is currently solo travellers.

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    Jeffrey

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    I would like to know if the kaka tour leaving on April 26th is already confirmed?

    Tour Details
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      I can confirm April 26th is scheduled to go ahead

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    Janine

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    What is does the single supplement cost as I do not want to share a room, thanks?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The single supplement cost guarantees you a private room. If you pay the regular cost, we will put you in a twinshare room with another solo traveller of the same gender.

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    Sophia

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    I am looking to book the 25th January tour. Before I do so can I ask the number currently booked and their age ranges? Reason I ask is because I am a solo traveller aged 62 (albeit very active and young minded).

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    Group size
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      There are currently 15 people booked on this tour. In terms of ages, we don't collect age as a required field from customers so we don't have everyones age ranges noted down to share. I can however confirm there are at least a few people in your age range that I know of as I've chatted with them.

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    Debra

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    Do I qualify? I am a healthy, fit, energetic 74. Do I qualify? What time does the tour end on the 30th? Is a day-by-day itinerary available? Confirming that the rail travel and Milford Sound cruise is included? Up to how many people on the tour?

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    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      We actually don't have an age limit for any of our tours. Not sure why it says that on TourRadar. All ages with adventurous spirits are welcome! Your last included night on the tour is the 29th, so the 30th you will simply check out of the hotel around 10am as an end to your tour. Any flights can be made for that morning or afternoon, it is up to you! Correct! The tranzalpine train ride and Milford Sound boat cruise are included! So is the transportation to Milford from Queenstown. We have a maximum of 24 people, but this season have been averaging 10-15 people.

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    Erin

    Asked on September 17th, 2024

    Is it safe for a female solo traveler to join the tour?

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      What time will the tour arrive in Christchurch?

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      The tour will arrive into Christchurch on December 21st at Cotswold Christchurch. This night of accommodation is included.

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Where will accommodation be in Christchurch before the tour starts?

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Bealey in Christchurch would be the recommendation as that is where they will be staying the night of the 14th for the tour.

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Is Bealey Quarter at 263 Bealey Avenue a hotel?

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, Bealey Quarter is a hotel.

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    Sandy

    Asked on December 17th, 2023

    Can I just get off, stay a while, and catch a later bus?

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    Transport
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      Unfortunately, the Kaka Tour doesn't allow you to hop off in a destination for staying longer, then hop on back to the next bus. Kaka Tour is the fixed itinerary Adventure Tour with hostel style accommodation included.

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    Taylor

    Asked on July 31st, 2023

    Please confirm all accommodations are 2 single beds not queen bed

    Accommodation
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      If you choose a twinshare, then you will each have your own bed, yes.

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      Taylor

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      How do we get our train tickets ? Will they be emailed to us ?

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      If you decide to book this tour, we will email your train tickets to you within 30 days of departure.

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      Taylor

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Hi , we are certain we will be booking this tour . We have one concern for the train ride . Can we request for train seats that are facing the forward and not backward as both of us have vertigo and we will feel sick if we face backward on train rides .

    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten August 2023

      We can definitely request this at the time of booking, though we cannot guarantee this as the booking is with a third-party operator, however most seats are forward-facing. On arrival at the station when you check-in and collect your tickets, please ask them about your seats and in the event you are facing backwards, they should be able to assist you.

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    Colleen

    Asked on July 30th, 2023

    I m from Singapore. I am vaccinated w Sinovac n last vaccination dd Aug 2021 Will it be accepted on this trip with regards to your covid 19 measures?

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    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      At this stage, the NZ government does not require people to be vaccinated in order to enter the country. You can learn more about entry requirements by searching the NZ Government customs website.

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    Samantha

    Asked on September 24th, 2022

    Are these hotels and lodges 4 star (or more) with private facilities?

    Accommodation
    • Stray TravelOperatorWritten September 2022

      All our accommodation is 3-stars or more apart from specialist accommodation for example when we stay in Abel Tasman. Where possible all rooms will have ensuites but New Zealand isn't totally equipped with ensuites everywhere. If you like, you can upgrade to a private room so that you're not sharing with anyone else.

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