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New Zealand: South Island Encompassed, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 15 nights · with G Adventures

New Zealand: South Island Encompassed

A 15-night small-group tour with G Adventures across New Zealand's South Island, tracing its forests, glaciers, coastlines and peaks, staying mostly in multi-share accommodation among new friends.

Duration
15 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
New Zealand
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,461.75
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Boat excursion and walking in Abel Tasman National Park

  2. Visit to a seal colony

  3. Walk around Lake MathesonWith mountain reflections

  4. Hikes in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

  5. Exploration of glaciers and rainforests at Franz Josef

About the trip

This escorted tour by G Adventures takes you through a variety of South Island landscapes, from the rainforest surrounding a wilderness hostel to the glacial valley of Franz Josef. Start in Wellington with an introduction to your group and guides, before heading to Abel Tasman National Park, where hiking along the coastline reveals the park’s golden beaches and native wildlife.

The action moves on to Queenstown, often dubbed New Zealand’s adventure capital, where adrenaline pursuits are aplenty, before continuing to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Here, the snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon, with walks like that around Lake Matheson reflecting a mirror image of Mount Cook. Throughout, travel between destinations is in private vehicles, with group leaders sharing practical advice and local knowledge.

Accommodation is mainly in multi-share hostels or lodges, so expect shared bathroom facilities and the camaraderie of fellow travellers. The pace of the trip suits those happy to be on the move and ready for early starts as well as days full of outdoor activities and natural wonders.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Wellington
  2. 2 Abel Tasman National Park
  3. 3 Pancake Rocks
  4. 4 Lake Matheson
  5. 5 Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  6. 6 Franz Josef
  7. 7 Queenstown

Itinerary

The route

  1. Wellington

  2. Abel Tasman National Park

  3. Pancake Rocks

  4. Lake Matheson

  5. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

  6. Franz Josef

  7. Queenstown

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is New Zealand: South Island Encompassed?
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed is a 15 nights tour holiday.
Who operates New Zealand: South Island Encompassed?
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed is operated by G Adventures.
How much does New Zealand: South Island Encompassed cost?
Prices for New Zealand: South Island Encompassed start from £1,461.75, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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