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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

This trip sees you exploring magical valleys, gigantic glaciers and truly lovely lakes. You also get a 4-day stint in Queenstown – the adventure capital of the world. With plenty of hiking, biking and skydiving to channel your energy into, enough views to clog up your camera reel and a generous helping of authentic food stops, this is adventure done right.

Countries Visited

New Zealand

  1. Day 1
    Christchurch to Fox Glacier via Castle Hill, West Coast Tree Top Walk & More
    Famous for its botanical gardens, cycle routes and sumptuous dining spots, Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city. It’s also where you’ll meet your new travel fam and embark on your unforgettable NZ adventure. First stop, Castle Hill. One of the best places to visit near Christchurch, you may recognise the Castle Hill rocks from some of your fave movies, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. Starstruck? Same. Well hello there Hokitika! This town is known for its spellbinding natural beauty – so make sure your cameras are fully charged. We’ll stop here for (a very scenic) lunch break. Time to soar through the treetops. Our next calling point is the West Coast Tree Top Walk to view the magical NZ rainforests from a 20-metre-high platform. Watch out for plenty of the country’s native birds. Also known as ‘Peak View’, this stop-off might just be the best view of Fox Glacier – and a great teaser for all the glacier action to come! We’ll bed down for the night here at Fox Glacier, and you’ll have the chance to bond with your Contiki crew over an included dinner.Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Fox Glacier
    Time to get exploring. Here at Fox Glacier, you’ll have the chance to look around on foot, sure, but the action doesn’t stop there. That’s right, you’ll have the opportunity to take an E-bike tour, and also a unique helicopter ride. Or, if you’d prefer, you can take the whole day to explore in your own way.Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Fox Glacier to Queenstown via Blue Pools and Wanaka
    Fox Glacier, you’ve been one foxy glacier, but now we must depart to Queenstown to keep those adrenaline-fuelled festivities flowing. Our next stop-off is the famous Blue Pools – one of NZ’s standout attractions, so named because of the Makarora River’s pristine waters (which you’ll have the chance to marvel at from a swing bridge). We’ll stop for lunch here, with plenty of snow-capped mountain views to feast our eyes on. Afterwards, we'll catch a glimpse of the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and don't worry, we'll be back with the chance to bungy in a few days time! And then it’s the big one. Yup, welcome to the adventure capital of the world. Tonight, you’ll have the chance to visit the Skyline restaurant where you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner.Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    Queenstown and Glenorchy
    Wakey wakey, we’re up and out bright and early today to get a head start on one of the best hikes in New Zealand. Yup, today we’re taking on the Routeburn Track. The Routeburn Track. 19 km of breathtaking mountain views, plus wildlife spotting, plus chatting with your crew in a truly romantic setting. What more could you want? Your tickets all sorted by us so you can save your mental energy for the trek? We’re already one step ahead of you. You have a free night tonight, so you can either sample Queenstown’s laid-back-yet-legendary nightlife… or you can hit the hay and dream about what a wonderful day you just had. The call is yours.Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Queenstown
    Today is yours to spend however you like – you can explore in your own way, or join us on an optional boat trip, vineyard tour, e-biking experience, ziplining adventure and adventure canyoning. (Safe to say adventure with a capital A lies in store for us.)Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    Queenstown
    Another day, another catapult… skydive… bungy jump… Yup, there’s loads more optional activities in store for us today, so make sure you eat all your morning oats – it’s gonna be a big one. (You’re also free to continue exploring Queenstown in your own way too. We’re all about freedom here.)Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Queenstown to Lake ?hau via Arrowtown and Twizel
    Queenstown, it’s been a blast but we’ve gotta be off now. We’re making our way to mesmerising Lake ?hau today but first, we have a few stops en route. We'll visit Arrowtown before heading to Kawarau Bridge Bungy where you can opt to get a morning adrenalin rush in. Another former gold mining town that’s often hailed as one of the cutest towns in the whole of NZ. Peace and quiet incoming. Twizel is a worthy stop-off on any active trip. It's known as a popular hub for skiing, horse riding and other outdoor activities... and today we'll sample its awesome cycle routes with a two-wheel tour of the majestic Mackenzie Basin. Valleys, valleys everywhere! We’ll check into Lake ?hau for a dose of top-drawer tranquillity. If you thought the drive in was scenic (which it 100% is) – wait ’til you see the view from down by the lake itself. If you can imagine a dreamier sleep spot, then please be our guest.Accommodation: Lake ?hau Lodge (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Lake ?hau to Aoraki/Mount Cook
    Rise and shine, marvellous mountaineers, we’re making our way to Aoraki/Mount Cook today. (You could say we’re ‘cook’ing up a storm.) Today you’re free to explore however you like, but we’ve got a big shiny collection of optionals to help you along the way. We’re talking skydiving, a flight over the top of the mountain plus a bit of guided stargazing. Yup, the day really is yours for the seizing, complete with all the best things to do in Aoraki/Mount Cook. (And we have an included dinner tonight too.)Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motel (or similar)
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch via Hooker Valley
    Last day? Don’t fret – we’ve got just the hike to send you on your way feeling blessed and merry. Hooker Valley walk, here we come. Here at Hooker Valley, we’ll take a 5km hike and marvel at iceberg after iceberg, swing bridge after swing bridge as we go. Talk about ending your trip on a high. So ends our epic 9-day New Zealand itinerary, and we're back where it all began. Except this time, we have new friends and awesome memories for life. Goodbye forever? Nah. ‘We should do this again sometime?’ Now you’re talking.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)

Included Experience

  • Te Kopikopiko o te Waka: A scenic view of Fox Glacier, plus the chance to hear the celestial story of the South Island’s origins – culture and beauty are about to collide in the best way.
  • Haast: Wander over swing bridges that hang above the most pristine aqua blue waters of Makarora River, and continue into lush native forests.
  • Wanaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
  • Glenorchy: Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you hike up the side of this breathtaking mountain and bond with your group. This simply is a Queenstown must-do.
  • Queenstown: Gather at Kawarau bridge to watch people jump off above clear waters and share in the adrenaline. Strap in or watch from the side? It's entirely your call (no judgement here).
  • Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown.
  • Twizel: Watch your reflection go past as you cycle along the shore of Mackenzie Basin, a mesmerising mirror-like lake.
  • Mount Cook: Get ready for an extra special buffet of local foods and flavours, sourced right here, made lovingly just for you and the crew.
  • Hooker Valley: The Hooker Valley track is one of NZ’s most picturesque hikes, ending with an unspoilt view of Mount Cook and the glacial valley below. Saving the best picture spot ’til last? If you say so.

Make Travel Matter®

  • Hokitika: Discover the rainforests of the south island from a whole new angle. 20 metres high and 450 metres long, this platform lets you get up close and personal to the beauty of the forest – and its local birds. You’ll also contribute to the regeneration of the forest, with the opportunity to plant a native tree included in your visit. Don’t miss your chance to climb to the top of Hokitika tower too.

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Questions & Answers

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Contiki Tours Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
3.9
Accommodations
3.8
Itinerary
4
Professional Staff
4.2
Repeat with Operator
3.9
Value for Money
3.8

Ratings based off 66 reviews about Contiki Tours - currently showing 4 reviews with comments only

Prepare to spend more than usual on a Contiki tour.

We were lucky that the group of people with were good, but it was a large group tour and did have some of the downfalls of a trip of that nature, like frequent breaks for the bathroom, difficulty when eating out together, and getting things on and off the coach. The trip was still great and a good value for the money.

It was a good value and the experiences included were worth it. The only part that wasn't the best were the accommodations as it was hit and miss. Half of the hotels on the trip were okay, and the other half were really nice.

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