Reuthers
South Island / New Zealand
Guided Adventure Tour

Adventure Tour New Zealand South Island

Glaciers, mountains, beaches and charming towns. All this awaits you on New Zealand's beautiful southern island, which you discover comfortably. Feel the magic of this fascinating country by letting yourself be enchanted by nature and friendly people. There is a reason why New Zealand is a dream destination for many people.

 

The Route for the Adventure Tour New Zealand South Island

 

The Route:

arrow down Day 1: Wellington

New Zealand, Te Papa Museum

Kia Ora to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Be our guest at our traditional Welcome Drink and Dinner. Getting to know each other is top of the list and your tour guide will give you further information on your upcoming New Zealand adventure tour.

arrow down Day 2: Wellington > Nelson

Interislander, Wellington, New Zealand

Before we leave the northern island to head south, we will visit New Zealand's National Museum Te Papa. In the early afternoon we will then take the Interislander ferry for the short transfer to Picton. From Picton we will travel along Tasman Bay directly to Nelson, New Zealand's first city ever. By the way the area around Nelson has the highest amount of sunshine hours in New Zealand and will give you lots of photo opportunities.

arrow down Day 3: Nelson

Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

As a day tour, we will today undertake an excursion to the Abel Tasman National Park where we will be dropped off per water taxi at the beach and after a walk in the free wilderness simply be picked up again.

arrow down Day 4: Nelson > Greymouth

Pancake Rocks, New Zealand

Our adventure tour leads us southwest along the famous Buller Gorge Road to Cape Foulwind and south to the Pancake Rocks. Here we will get a close up view of the blowholes with the spraying seawater. We will spend the night in the coastal city Greymouth, once an important Maori settlement.

arrow down Day 5: Greymouth > Franz Josef

New Zealand, Franz Josef Helicopter Flight

We will visit a Jade Factory for souvenirs, pass the old gold mining town Ross and enjoy the all uniting landscape with imposing mountains, green rain forest and the Tasman Sea to the right. In Franz Josef we will set up our sleeping quarters below the Franz Josef Glacier. Depending on the weather, there is the possibility for a helicopter flight with a landing on the famous glacier or weather independent to take a breathtaking quad tour in the rain forest.

arrow down Day 6: Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Explore the Franz Josef Glacier on your own and take an optional hiking tour - this day is at your own disposal.

arrow down Day 7: Franz Josef > Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand

Passing the Fox Glacier we will leave the Tasman Sea, cross the Haast Pass and reach Wanaka. A lonely mountain road leads us to the most exciting city of New Zealand, to Queenstown. After a breathtaking passage on the Lake Wakatipu we will have dinner in the Colonel's Homestead restaurant of the Walter Peak High Country Sheep farm and with a farm tour get a picture of the work on a New Zealand farm. The TSS Earnslaw, the oldest coal fueled steam ship of New Zealand, brings us afterwards back again to Queenstown.

arrow down Day 8: Queenstown

Bungee Jumping, Kawarau Bridge, New Zealand

There is action and sights to see: Starting with the popular bungee jumping off the historic Kawarau Bridge, up to para sailing and jet boat riding. Of course you can also spend your time with an abundant shopping tour in Queenstown or just relax - this day is at your own disposal.

arrow down Day 9: Queenstown > Te Anau

New Zealand, Queenstown Gardens

Your New Zealand tour continues on by spending the morning in lovely Queenstown and heading to Te Anau in the early afternoon.

arrow down Day 10: Te Anau

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Today a world wonder is on the program, one of the most famous symbols of New Zealand: the Milford Sound in the rain-laden zone of New Zealand. Here we will take a cruise on the 16 kilometer long fjord to the Tasman Sea and at the same time take amazing photographs from penguins, sea lions, dolphins, sometimes even whales, as well as the most spectacular waterfalls in New Zealand.

arrow down Day 11: Te Anau > Invercargill

New Zealand, Southland

Later in the morning we will continue our adventure tour to Invercargill, the southernmost city of New Zealand and the heart of the Southland.

arrow down Day 12: Invercargill

New Zealand, Stewart Island

Our day trip leads us to Stewart Island in the far south of New Zealand. Here we can observe in untouched nature i.e. rare bird species and take a boats tour for a spectacular underwater world.

arrow down Day 13: Invercargill > Dunedin

New Zealand, Nugget Point Lighthouse

Surely most of you have heard of the cult film 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Anthony Hopkins. We will have a close up view of Burt Monro's original motorcycle today. Afterwards we head through the Catlins on to Dunedin. Several photo stops like the famous Nugget Point Lighthouse are on our way.

arrow down Day 14: Dunedin

Albatross, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Dunedin's Royal Albatross Colony in the Otago Peninsula will be today's highlight with onsite albatross and penguin viewing as well as a historical tour of Tairoa Head. Prepare your cameras for many photos and videos!

arrow down Day 15: Dunedin > Mount Cook

New Zealand, Mount Cook

Our destination for today is Mount Cook, more than 3800 meters high and the highest mountain in New Zealand. We will take a photo tour and, if possible, stay the night at the legendary Hermitage Hotel below the mountain.

arrow down Day 16: Mount Cook > Christchurch

New Zealand, Church of the Good Shephard

The inland route to Christchurch leads us to the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' located on the shores of Lake Tekapo. The church is arguably one of the most photographed in New Zealand, and features an altar window that frames stunning views of the lake and mountains.

arrow down Day 17: Christchurch

New Zealand, Akaroa

Today we will learn more about the French influence in New Zealand by taking a day trip to the village Akaroa, set on a beautiful sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills.

arrow down Day 18: Christchurch > Kaikoura

New Zealand, Whale Watching Kaikoura

Depending on the weather, we will join a whale watching tour. Our destination is Kaikoura, the most famous place for whale watching and photo shooting in New Zealand.

arrow down Day 19: Kaikoura > Blenheim

New Zealand Marlborough Winery

While travelling back north, we have an overnight stay in Blenheim, the centre of New Zealand's wine industry and located in the Marlborough Region in the north of the South Island of New Zealand. Of course we will have a wine tasting tour.

arrow down Day 20: Blenheim > Wellington

New Zealand, Queen Charlotte Sound

On our last day we take the famous ferry ride via Interislander through the Queen Charlotte Sound and pass the Cook Straight between the islands. After arriving in Wellington, we meet for our traditional Farewell Dinner in which we can recap the adventures of our tour through New Zealand.

Learn more about this Guided Adventure Tour:

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What's included:
* The Original Tour - developed and organised by Reuthers
* Reuthers Tour Guide - trained and multilingual
* Travelling in comfortable Minibus
* 20x Accommodation Middleclass Hotels/Motels in shared Double Room
* Luggage Transportation during the Tour
* Secured Payment Certificate (Sicherungsschein)
* Reuthers Tour Book with Itineraries and Tips
* Reuthers Travel Lecture (in English)
* Reuthers Welcome Drink
* Welcome Dinner in Restaurant
* Farewell Dinner in Restaurant
* Dinner Walter Peak High Country Farm
* Milford Sound Nature Cruise
* Steamship Passage TSS Earnslaw
* Ferry Wellington > Picton > Wellington
* Ferry Stewart Island
* Water Taxi Abel Tasman National Park
* Blenheim Wine Tasting
* Boats Tour Stewart Island Underwater World
* Boats Tour Whale Watching Kaikoura (subject to change)
* Transfers Airport > Hotel > Airport
* Entrance Fees
* Reuthers Rewards

Dates:
There are still places available 3.Feb.-22.Feb.2024
There are still places available 9.Mar.-28.Mar.2024
There are still places available 13.Apr.-2.May.2024
There are still places available 16.Nov.-5.Dec.2024
There are still places available 1.Feb.-20.Feb.2025
There are still places available 8.Mar.-27.Mar.2025
There are still places available 12.Apr.-1.May.2025
There are still places available 15.Nov.-4.Dec.2025

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Of course the individual arrangement of private, group and VIP tours is also possible. Feel free to contact us.

Pricing:
Per Person = NZD 7195
Twin Room extra charge (2 separate beds instead of 1 common bed) = NZD 315
Single Room extra charge (instead of shared Double Room) = NZD 1195

Optional Bookings:
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Double Room (1 common bed) = NZD 105
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in shared Twin Room (2 separate beds) = NZD 115
Additional Accommodation prior tour start in Single Room = NZD 205
Additional Accommodation after the tour in shared Double Room (1 common bed) = NZD 105
Additional Accommodation after the tour in shared Twin Room (2 separate beds) = NZD 115
Additional Accommodation after the tour in Single Room = NZD 205
Helicopter Flight Franz Josef Glacier = NZD 285
Quad Tour in Franz Josef (Rider) = NZD 185
Quad Tour in Franz Josef (Passenger) = NZD 135
Jet Boat Ride Kawarau River = NZD 155

All pricing payable in New Zealand Dollar.
3% Early Bird Discount (booking more than 12 months prior tour start)
2% Golden Ager Discount (age at least 60 years prior tour start)
10% Group Discount (from 8 registrations made within one week, one common Payment of Balance)
Please note: The Total Discount for all applicable Discounts is a maximum of 10%.

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