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Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic

13 days
From Christchurch to Picton
4.5
2 traveler reviews
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 26
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • Kayak in pristine waters while whale watching
  • Swim with the dolphins around the Kaikoura
  • Visit the most photogenic lake in New Zealand, Lake Pukaki
  • Travel through stunning alpine scenery to Milford Sound

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH – LAKE TEKAPO
  2. Day 2 LAKE TEKAPO
  3. Day 3 LAKE TEKAPO TO OAMARU VIA AORAKI/MT COOK
  4. Day 4 OAMARU TO TE ANAU
  5. Day 5 FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 TE ANAU TO QUEENSTOWN
  7. Day 7 QUEENSTOWN
  8. Day 8 QUEENSTOWN – LAKE HAWEA
  9. Day 9 LAKE HAWEA – FOX GLACIER
  10. Day 10 FOX GLACIER - PUNAKAIKI
  11. Day 11 PUNAKAIKI – ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
  12. Day 12 ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
  13. Day 13 ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK – PICTON
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by

Flying Kiwi

Number of tours

6

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.5
  • Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic reviewer 1
    · March 30th, 2017
    Fabulous experience, great tour. tour leader and helper. Would highly recommend Flying Kiwi.
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    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    thanks sharon - so pleased you loved the tour and please recommend away :)
    Trip date: March 2017
  • EG
    · January 12th, 2017
    Great itinerary, fantastic tour leaders, wonderful food, and overall terrific experience. Not only were the tour leaders friendly, the trip was very well organized and ran very smoothly. It was very apparent that Flying Kiwi has worked hard to refine the workings of their tours to provide a terrific experience (custom trailer setup for cooking and storage, amazing meals, well selected camping sights in wonderful locations, and well organized schedules). I have been on many camping trips with other tour companies in other countries, but none compare with the excellent organization and often unique camping sites Flying Kiwi provided.
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    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    thanks for the kind words Eric and great to hear you enjoyed the experience. :)
    Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic customer review photo 1
    Trip date: December 2016

Dates & Availability

13 days
Summer Blast from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic
From Christchurch to Picton

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    Jessica

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can we pre-book activities like the Routeburn Track?

    Tour Details
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten March 2025

      Activities like the Routeburn Track need to be booked independently; your guide can assist with transportation.

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    Isabel

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    Are all optional excursions available to book during the tour?

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    Travel Support
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten February 2025

      Optional activities can be booked once you have joined the tour, and you will receive a list in advance.

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    Kristen

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    is there still availability?

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      Kristen

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      is there still availability for Feb program?

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      Kristen

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      is there still availability for Feb program? Also are there any discount deals?

    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten January 2025

      there is still availability for the Summer Blast Tour in February! This would be February 21st. This tour is currently 15% off!

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      Kristen

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      is the March 21 program still available? How many people are in a tour?

    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten February 2025

      the March 21st Summer Blast is still available! This season we have been having 5-15 people on tours.

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    Colette

    Asked on October 25th, 2024

    What is the procedure for renting bicycles for the tour?

    Transport
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten October 2024

      Bicycles need to be booked for the duration of the tour in advance, about a month prior.

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    Diane

    Asked on September 13th, 2024

    I would like to get more information about the accommodations during the trip. What kind of tents do you offer and how much would be the upgrade to cabins and where would they be available?

    Accommodation
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten September 2024

      Our tents are three-man tents and can accommodate up to two people so there is plenty of space, alternatively you can upgrade to have a tent to yourself. Cabins can be booked subject to availability and are between $80-$120 NZD per night depending on the location.

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    Valerie

    Asked on August 6th, 2024

    Are laundry facilities available during the trip?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten August 2024

      Laundry facilities will be available every day, and advance notice will be provided if they are not.

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    Terry

    Asked on June 18th, 2024

    How often are shower facilities available during the trip?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten June 2024

      Shower facilities will be available every day; advance notice will be given if they are not.

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    Raymond

    Asked on June 3rd, 2024

    Is it necessary to arrange insurance for the tour?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes, getting good travel insurance is recommended to cover potential cancellations.

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    Chiara

    Asked on January 26th, 2024

    What is the minimum age requirement for the tour?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten January 2024

      The minimum age to join the tour is 11 years, but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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    Eva

    Asked on November 1st, 2023

    What happens if I need to change my ferry booking?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten November 2023

      You can request a change to your ferry booking at the terminal.

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Tour ID: 76628

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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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Flying Kiwi. 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 36 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 Flying Kiwi will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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