12 Day South Island ADRENALIN JUNKIE Tour
$2,149.00 NZD
The South Island is home to both the very best scenery and extreme activities in NZ - perfect for an adrenalin holiday seeker, or those looking to see the very best of New Zealand!
If extreme is your game, then you'll be happy to know we spend 2 nights in Queenstown, the Adrenalin Capital of the World! You'll have plenty of opportunities to get your blood racing in this holiday. skydiving, bungy jumping, kayaking, caving and more!
Do you instead want to see some of the most beautiful locations in the world? We visit Lake Tekapo, Franz Josef, Abel Tasman and more! You can even add-on a visit to the Milford Sound. Our 12 Day ADRENALIN Tour isn't just for thrill seekers!
Our tour is a complete package which includes all of your accommodation, transport and a local kiwi guide that will show you the best of each location you visit! It is for all ages 18+ and most fitness levels - just be ready with a thirst for adventure! Read more>>
Summary Itinerary
What's included in this tour?
- All transport, including a stunning ferry ride between Picton and Wellington!
- All of your accommodation (max 6 share, upgrades available)
- Tour with our Kiwi Tour Guides who have local knowledge
- Our Guide will give you a tour of each location
- Breakfast
- Gondola ride in Queenstown
- Option to add a day trip to Milford Sound on day 3
- Wake up alongside the beautiful lakes of Tekapo and Wanaka
- Overnight boat trip in Abel Tasman National Park
- Option to extend your tour for 3 days to Auckland for N$359
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South Island ADRENALIN JUNKIE
$1,329.00 NZD
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12 Day South Island ADRENALIN JUNKIE Tour
$2,149.00 NZDAre you looking for a Adrenalin Tour that gets your blood racing? Or are you instead someone with a thirst for experience the very best scenery in New Zealand? Either way, this is the perfect tour for you! Experience the very best of the South Island over 12 days, finishing in Wellington. If you are looking for a New Zealand adrenaline holiday, this is perfect for you. New Zealand's best extreme activities are located in the South, and we make sure to take you to the "Adrenalin Capital of the World", Queenstown. We stay here for 2 nights, giving you plenty of time to explore.
Are you less interested in an adrenalin tour, and instead looking to experience the very best scenery in New Zealand? Then this is the trip for you. This tour takes you across to some of NZ's most breath-taking locations. See Lake Tekapo, Franz Josef and spend two nights in Abel Tasman, considered by many to be the 8th wonder of the world! You can even add-on a trip to Milford Sound while stopping over in Queenstown. Perfect!
If you want to combine adrenalin with down-time, then you can do that too! Our tours are flexible and easy to customise.
We are an all-inclusive holiday package. When you tour with us, your accommodation, transport and local kiwi guide is all included in the price. Small groups mean you get to make great friends along the way - we aren't a big, impersonal bus. To find out more about what is included in the price, click here.
Our tours are great for all ages (18+) and most fitness levels. Just make sure you have a heart for adventure!
Still not convinced? Then take a look at our customer reviews. We won the 2012 NZ Tour Operator of the Year - chosen independently by travelers!
For generalised FAQs, please see our "About Us" section.
Where does this tour start?
Haka Lodge, 518 Linwood Ave, Christchurch @ 8am on Day 1. The #21 bus stops directly in front of our lodge and takes 10mins from town. Though 90% of our customers stay at Haka Lodge the night before the tour starts which means a super relaxed start to the tour and an awesome informal to meet everyone before the tour.
Where does this tour end?
YHA Wellington, 292 Wakefield St, Wellington city centre. Though you have the option to extend your tour for 3 days via River Valley, Tongariro National Park, Raglan for just $359 NZD! If you choose this extension option, your tour will end at YHA International, 5 Turner St, Auckland at 5pm.
Tell me more about the 3 day extension available for this tour?
This extension is the perfect option for travelers who want to experience some the "off the beaten path" locations in the North Island! On Day 12 of your Adrenalin Junkie Tour, we make our way to "River Valley" which is New Zealand's original adventure lodge nestled in some awesome scenery in the Rangitikei District. River Valley is home to sound world-class rafting and horse-trekking! The following day we make our way to Tongariro National Park which is home to the "Tongariro Crossing" which has been named 1 of the top 10 day walks in the world. Don't worry if a day walk isn't high on your agenda. - this is a stunning area made famous in many major scenes in the 'Lord of the Rings' films with a huge amount of natural walks, bike tracks and kayaking options available. During the winter it becomes a snow haven for skiers and snowboarders! The following day we head to Raglan, the surfing mecca of New Zealand but also a small, vibrant and artistic community. On the final day we drive to Auckland where the tour ends at approx 5pm.
What are the ages and what type of people choose this tour?
70% of our customers are solo travelers. The other 30% are 2 or more friends traveling together or couples. Ages can range between 18 and 45 though we do take people on our tours who are older than 45 as we believe attitude is more important than age. Furthermore, we attract people who want to see as much as NZ as possible, be part of a small personal group as opposed to travelling on a large 50 seater coach and are looking to push their own personal boundaries! (and remember, nothing is compulsory on our tours!)
How many additional activities would you recommend booking for this tour?
There is no rule to this – some people will choose lots, others will be content with the tour itself and the free or low cost activities that your tour guide will find for you along the road. The bottom line is that you do not need to add extra activities to have an awesome time but we would suggest pre-booking any "must do" activities to benefit from the exclusively discounted online price.
What are the most popular activities for this tour?
Everyone has their own favourites, but in general we find that these are the most popular:
- Nevis Bungy - Queenstown
- Kayaking - Abel Tasman
- Milford Sound Day Trip
- Scenic Flight - Lake Tekapo
- Skydiving - Wanaka
- Jet Boating - Queenstown
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Fast Facts
- Over 70% of our customers are solo travellers.
- You can upgrade your accommodation to a private room (twin or double).
- 90% of tour members book accommodation before and after their tour allowing them to stay where the tours start and end.
- Check availability by selecting a particular date and click "Add to My Tours".
- Read the itinerary to see which activities can be conducted on each day.
- You can add a visit to Milford Sound to any trip that visits Queenstown.
- You can add a Bay of Islands holiday (from Auckland) before or after your trip.
- You can either pre-book additional activities up until 30 days prior to departure or book them whilst touring.
Crew Featurette
Meet our tour masters
Name: Mike Burton
Nickname: Mikey
Tour: Adventure Tours
Specialty Area: Surf, Snow, Kayaking
A passion for NZ and the outdoors has lead Mikey to a lifetime of exploring NZ's backyard ... and also jumping the neighbours' fence to have a browse!