Faszinierender Süden von Neuseeland

1. Tag: Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Lake Ohau

Christchurch what's up? New Zealand's South Island is the home to adventure, adrenaline and good times and we're here to take it all on. We'll stop off to see the intense milky blue waters of glacially-fed Lake Tekapo. Here (from October 2020) we'll also get to enjoy an unforgettable Dark Sky experience, an interactive multimedia exhibition that mixes stargazing, science and traditional Māori astronomy, teaching us how the Māori people used to use stars to harvest food, and about the importance of reducing light pollution. Onto Lake Ohau, with its glorious views of Mt. Cook. Yet another swoon-worthy location where you'll have to pick that jaw up off the ground.

Optional Activities:
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight NZD340

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Stop at Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo and Geraldine
See Mt Cook across the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau
See the historic Church of the Good Shepard

2. Tag: Lake Ohau - Arrowtown - Te Anau

Another day, another natural wonder to discover. We make a quick stop for lunch in this historic gold mining town before heading onto Te Anau. Arriving in the stunning lakeside town of Te Anau, why not take a guided jet boat trip to Fiordland National Park? From Te Anau through Lake Manapouri, it's an exhilirating way to soak up the scenery. You can also take a trip to the ethereal glow worm caves or simply cycle the gorgeous trails through native bush.

Optional Activities:
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves NZD98

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Experience rural NZ country life with a farm visit in Te Anau

3. Tag: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

It's time to make tracks to the spectacular natural wonder of Milford Sound. Welcome to New Zealand's most stunning attraction, with a magical combination of mountain peaks, forest-clad cliffs and deep dark waters. We take an included cruise of the fiord and experience the beauty of this pristine destination by boat, the best way to see Milford Sound in all its glory. Later, we head to our home for the night in Queenstown.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Milford Sound Cruise

4. Tag: Queenstown

Today is yours to get acquainted with Queenstown and spend some time mulling over the activities up for grabs in the next two days. First stop is the legendary Kawarau Bungy Bridge, get your morning adrenaline hit with a heart pounding jump at the world home of the bungy. Later, take a stroll around beautiful Queenstown, nestled in the Southern Alps this stunning town has plenty to offer other than adventure activities.

Optional Acitivities:
Group Photograph NZD19
Queenstown Wine Trail

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Stop at AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge

5-6. Tag: Queenstown

With our last day in adrenalin city ahead of us, this is the time to push yourself to the limits and hurl over any mental barriers you've put up around yourself. Jump into #NOREGRETS spirit and conquer those niggling fears once and for all. For those who did their dash yesterday, a day staying mellow and enjoying this beautiful region will prove more than sufficient. It's times like this that you really start to work out what sort of traveller you are. And human for that matter. You might be the one trailing through wine country and doing a spot of horse back riding, or you may be that guy that crams in a bungy jump, a skydive and a heliraft & still craves more. It's your holiday - run wild as you see fit.

Optional Activities:
Ziptrek Zipline Tour NZD189
Skyline Restaurant Dinner NZD85
Canyon Swing NZD215
Funyaks NZD359
Ice Bar Experience NZD20
Canyon Fox NZD150
Kawarau Bridge Bungy NZD205
Nevis Bungy NZD275
Ledge Bungy NZD205
Thrillogy NZD420
Nevis Swing NZD210
Ledge Swing NZD165
Queenstown Adventurer Canyoning NZD199

7. Tag: Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier

Enjoying our scenic drive we'll stop for lunch in Wanaka, a pretty ski resort town situated on a lake front and dwarfed by mountains. This town is fast becoming one of NZ's most popular spots, and a trip to the 'Dough Bin' for a luscious pie should be high on the list today. Our first piece of NZ eye-candy comes in the form of Hasast Pass, beautified by ancient rainforests, small glaciers and waterfalls. Note how the scenery changes as we roll away from Queenstown through the Southern Alps. Playing host tonight is the town of Franz Josef, home to some of NZ's finest natural beauty with bushlands and glaciers that almost reach the sea. Tomorrow we'll be out and about making the most of it - who's excited?

8. Tag: Franz Josef Glacier

This morning will be another big ol' tick off the list as we take to the ice of Franz Josef Glacier. We've got a heli ride over the glacier up for grabs, or the opportunity to carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant, under the tuition of a Maori mastercraftsman. Pounamu is sacred to the Māori people, and this is a great way to learn about its cultural significance, while also creating a beautiful please of jewellery. An optional highlight today is a boat cruise across Lake Mapourika. But this ain't your ordinary boat cruise. You'll cruise up the glassy lake, framed by glaciers and mountains, before switching to a stand up paddle board and gliding along a narrow estuary. This takes you to your journey's destination, the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, where you'll get to meet New Zealand's adorable but vulnerable national bird.

Optional Activities:
Glacier Country Kayaks NZD115
Across Country Quad Bikes NZD160
Scenic Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing from NZD245
Heli Hike NZD439

9. Tag: Franz Josef Glacier - Christchurch

Armed with a new found appreciation for frozen water, we hop back on the coach & start making our way back to Christchurch. In the gold rush town of Hokitika we'll watch authentic carvers get to work on green jade and take a look at traditional Maori art. Back on the coach we're coastline bound to one of the islands most jaw-droppingly beautiful spots... Take in the beautiful scenery as we wind our way across the highest and most spectacular mountain pass across the Southern Alps.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Greenstone carving demonstration in the goldrush town of Hokitika