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Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days

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Tour Overview

BUDGET TOUR: New Zealand's South Island boasts some of the purest natural landscapes you can encounter. Explore the turquoise waters of Abel Tasman, take a day trip to beautiful Golden Bay, encounter pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and visit world-renowned wineries. Staying in dorm rooms & hostels, recommended for travellers aged 18-39.

Start

Christchurch

End

Christchurch

Destination

Christchurch

Days

7

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 18

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: BUCHLO

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Christchurch - Begin and end your adventure in the largest city of New Zealand's South Island

  • Punakaiki - See the famous Pancake Rocks and enjoy free time to explore or embark on optional excursions

  • Abel Tasman National Park - Take an included day trip to Golden Bay and enjoy a free day for skydiving, canyoning or kayaking

  • Marlborough - Taste the best New Zealand wines with an included tasting session at a local winery

  • Kaikoura - Spot whales and dolphins at the shoreline or on a boat trip and enjoy scenic cliff walks along the coast

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

6 breakfasts & 1 dinner
6 nights dorm accommodation in well-equipped hostels (mixed-sex)
Escorted by an expert local driver/guide
Transportation in a luxury vehicle with Wi-Fi, leather seats, USB chargers, air-conditioning and a sound system perfect for road trip singalongs
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks And Blowhole Walk
Abel Tasman National Park 
Golden Bay & Wharariki Beach day trip
Wine tasting in Marlborough

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tip for your tour guide / driver. We recommend you allow $4 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture.
Optional activities and experiences (book locally - approximate pricing is in the Trip Notes)
Airport transfers

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration7 days
StartChristchurch
EndChristchurch
StyleBudget Tours
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $2,810
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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