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The Gumboot Tour

12 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.6
53 traveler reviews
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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 1 - 55
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Watch whales or swim with dolphins in Kaikoura
  • Kayak to Split Apple Rock in Abel Tasman
  • Explore Franz Josef Glacier by foot or helicopter
  • Cruise through Milford Sound's stunning fiord
  • Stargaze in Lake Tekapo's dark sky reserve

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Kaikoura
  2. Day 2 Kaikoura to Abel Tasman
  3. Day 3 Abel Tasman to Westport
  4. Day 4 Westport to Lake Mahinapua
  5. Day 5 Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
  6. Day 6 Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef to Wanaka
  8. Day 8 Wanaka to Queenstown
  9. Day 9 Queenstown
  10. Day 10 Milford Sound
  11. Day 11 Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
  12. Day 12 Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
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Where You'll Stay

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Kiwi Experience

Number of tours

19

Age Range

18 to 45 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Katie
    · October 30th, 2024
    I was in a group of five, at 81 probably the oldest Kiwi Experience participant you've ever had, but had a wonderful time because the group was warm and inclusive. Most of our group was not interested in white water rafting, bungie jumping, or zip lines but we enjoyed the rest. Our guide was friendly, helpful, and knew the countryside very well. I think he threw in a few little extras, lovely trails and viewpoints he had discovered, all close by and all quite wonderful. We enjoyed getting to know each other and parted friends.
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  • Bilke
    · April 18th, 2024
    The tour itself was really nice and some of the extra activities were nice additions. However, the breakfast options were a bit limited if you can't eat yogurt, eggs or onions. The sleeping options were ok so far but no more. It was sometimes not possible to put your luggage in a room with four people without falling over it.
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  • Zoltan
    · March 4th, 2024
    I participated in all the optional activities and the tour became one of the best ever. I strongly recommend to everyone to do everything! Don't save your money if you traveled through half of the globe. The included programmes are not enough, believe me. We saw so many beautiful places, especially in the south island. The bus was comfortable, we put the baggages into a separate trailer. The accomodations varied but all in all they were all good. I'll might come back one day!
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