The Top of the South

17 days

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From Wellington to Akaroa

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Operator: ZigZag Tours NZ
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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 6 - 10
Ages 18+

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Highlights

Explore Wellington's vibrant culture and cuisine
Sail across Cook Strait with stunning views
Hike the famous Queen Charlotte Track
Discover Abel Tasman's golden beaches and trails
Visit Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 That Capital Bit — Wellington
Days 2 - 6 That Boaty Bit In The Middle — Wellington to Marahau
Days 7 - 11 That Golden Bit At The Top — Marahau to Murchison
Days 12 - 15 That Really Wild Rocky Bit — Murchison to Punakaiki
Days 16 - 17 The Alpine Crossing To That French Bit — Punakaiki to Akaroa

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Operated by

ZigZag Tours NZ

Number of tours

24

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

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Tour ID: 332689

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before January 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with ZigZag Tours NZ. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and ZigZag Tours NZ will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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