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- Gold Operator
- Wild Kiwi
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 3 - 14
- Ages 18+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Rakaia Gorge's stunning landscapes
- Taste local wines at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
- Cruise through majestic Milford Sound
- Choose your adventure in Queenstown
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier or fly over it
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Tekapo
- Day 2 Tekapo to Te Anau
- Day 3 Te Anau to Queenstown (via Milford Sound)
- Day 4 Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Day 6 Franz Josef
- Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- HPHelen· February 17th, 2025We really enjoyed our tour of South Island. It was very well organised and Telli, our guide, was absolutely brilliant! He was knowledgeable, informative, kind and had a great sense of humour – everybody warmed to him and he went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. We didn't have the funds to splash out on the extra activities but we still enjoyed every location we visited. There was so much to see and do, and we were lucky to have a really fantastic group of fellow travellers. All the accommodation was clean and comfortable, and Telli recommended places to eat and drink. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wild Kiwi.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
Dates & Availability
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- From Saturday6 Dec, 2025To Friday12 Dec, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday17 Jan, 2026To Friday23 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday31 Jan, 2026To Friday6 Feb, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Feb, 2026To Friday6 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Friday20 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday28 Mar, 2026To Friday3 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,657 per personGST$698
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Stacey
Asked on August 28th, 2025I'm weighing up a couple of South Island Tours. We would require a double/ Queen room or Twin Room. We are both 74 years. Are there any further other additional taxes, costs or expected small fees? I think the following are additional costs - Milford Cruise/lunch, Lunch/wine taste. Star Gaze Tekapo, and visit Lake Te Anua. If so, as we are on a budget can you give an idea of prices of those activities? Also Xmas Day I think is on the road between Franz Joseph and Christchurch. Is there a suggested lunch venue (maybe at Christchurch ?) for Xmas Lunch.
Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025Your tour price of $4,699 NZD per person (including GST) is the full cost of the trip. All transport, accommodation, breakfasts, and included activities noted in the itinerary are covered which includes the cost of Milford, lunch at Mt Difficulty with wine tasting, free star gazing in Tekapo (you are staying in the largest Dark Sky reserve so you'll see stars on a clear night), We over night in Te Anau during the tour so visiting here is included. Optional glow worms caves are offered. For Christmas Day, the tour is travelling from Queenstown to Franz Josef. It's a beautiful drive day! Your guide can help organise something special for Christmas evening and also lunch if guests on tour are up for it.
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Pam
Asked on August 15th, 2025Do you provide pickup and drop off from Christchurch airport? When will first-day trip start?
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Pam
Traveler•Written August 2025I am 46 years. The trip is designed for 39 year younger, right?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
Yes, our Southern Voyager tour is one of our Adventure tours, designed for travellers aged 18–39. Alternatively, we'd recommend our South Island Escape tour departing on the 15th of November 2025, one of our Premium tours with no age restriction, featuring 3 - 4 star accommodation. The tour departs from the Wyndham Garden City Hotel in Christchurch. The tour price is based on twin-share accommodation, meaning you'd share a twin room with another Wild Kiwi Tours guest of the same gender.
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Pam
Traveler•Written August 2025I would like stargaze and glowworm night tour, which I found in the brocher of Southern Voyager. I did not see them in "Premium - South Island Escape". May I have more details about "Premium - South Island Escape"
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
The South Island Escape follows the same itinerary as the Southern Escape. The only difference between the two tours is the accommodation: the Southern Voyager stays in flashpacker hostels, while the South Island Escape offers 3 - 4 star accommodation. You'll have the opportunity to go stargazing in Tekapo and visit the glowworm caves in Te Anau en route to Milford Sound.
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Pam
Traveler•Written August 2025Upon the price, what is GST charge? I browse most tour schedule among various operators, only WildKiwi charges GST. Please explain.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written August 2025
GST is the Goods and Service Tax in New Zealand. We've listed it separately for full transparency.
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Anna
Asked on June 17th, 2025I would like to book the southern Voyager tour and ask for an exception on my age (45). I am active and enjoy outdoors. I don't mind sleeping in youth hostels and have done so many times before. No other tours are available on my dates. This is the perfect tour for me, for the time I will be in New Zealand. I would like to join the southern voyager 7 day tour.
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2025
Wild Kiwi Tours are designed for 18 - 39-year-olds to give our guests the opportunity to travel with people their own age. It's less about fitness or anything else and more about making lifelong connections with people their age, which our guests appreciate. Unfortunately, you fall out of the age bracket. As an alternative, our Wild Kiwi Premium trips offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of New Zealand's nature and culture, and giving you the opportunities to get involved in adrenaline-fuelled and fun activities along the way. Would this be an option for you?
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Anna
Traveler•Written June 2025Is this tour offered starting on Saturday 6 September, 2025?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2025
Unfortunately not. The next available departure is the 18th of October.
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Tiffany
Asked on May 21st, 2025Is there a private room available for the May 31 departure and what would be the total cost?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
Wild Kiwi Adventure tours are designed for young, energetic travellers aged 18 to 39. These trips focus on thrill, exploration, and connection—ideal for those looking to meet like-minded adventurers and dive into an action-packed itinerary. Accommodation is in mixed hostel dorms, creating a fun, social atmosphere throughout the journey.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written May 2025Is there a private room available for this departure and what would be the cost?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written May 2025
The total cost for the trip per person is $4699 NZD. A Private room upgrade is possible for a surcharge of $140 per room and night. The tour offers an array of benefits: Professional tour guide to assist in planning and organising every aspect of your trip, Luxury transport, Six nights' accommodation at our carefully selected hotels, Daily freshly prepared breakfast, Milford Sound Cruise, Lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard, Ample time to explore Queenstown, Visit the largest lake in the South Island - Lake Te Anau
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Ross
Asked on February 6th, 2025What is the age range of the people who are already signed up for this tour?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2025
On the 22nd of March South Island Escape the ages of travellers are between 40- 60.
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Debra
Asked on October 12th, 2024Pax asking if her son can join the this tour, her son will turn 18 on January
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written October 2024
Unfortunately, due to Health and Safety precautions, we are unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years on the date of departure.
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Jose
Asked on July 2nd, 2024Can you please tell me if the price you quote for each of the tours is per person?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written July 2024
Indeed, our tour prices are based off NZD currency, Per Person.
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Dale
Asked on June 3rd, 2024How quickly do the tours fill up – how far in advance would you recommend we book?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written June 2024
Our Premium Tours are becoming quite popular. As we move closer to the departure date, it will fill up quite quickly due to the New Year and for summer being our peak season in New Zealand. I would recommend booking sooner as it is a guaranteed spot.
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