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New Zealand Intro South Island (9 Days)

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Starts / Ends: Queenstown
Price Per: from $2,199.00
Suited To: Young Adults, Adults Only, Active Travellers, Couples
Accommodation: Hostel

Start your gap year in New Zealand by spending 9 days with awesome people on the South Island and seeing some incredible site and experience that have to be on your bucket list!

HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

From the soaring southern alps to bright blue lakes that put Instagram filters to shame, New Zealand’s South Island is full of spectacular natural beauty and good times galore. Planning on spending a gap year or working holiday in New Zealand? Our NZ Intro package is designed just for you! As well as sorting your life admin and helping find you a job in NZ, we’ll show the highlights of the scenic South, along with some off-the-beaten-path adventures. Cruise Milford Sound, hike rugged landscapes, jet boat through canyons, hit up the nightlife in Queenstown, and so much more! Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with an experienced group leader and a new crew of mates? There’s no better way to kick off your adventure in New Zealand! + Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!

 

Trip Treasures:

 

  • Discover the vibrant city of Christchurch!
  • Lake Tekapo - Hike up the stunning Mount John, where 360-degree panoramic views of the majestic Southern Alps await.
  • Aoraki/ Mount Cook National Park - Get ready for an epic scenic drive through the jaw-dropping Southern Alps as we make our way to the charming lakeside town of Wanaka, nestled beneath towering snow-capped peaks. Along the way, we’ll take on the legendary Hooker Valley Hike, winding through a stunning valley that leads us to unbeatable views of Aoraki/Mount Cook—the tallest mountain in New Zealand!
  • Explore Wanaka and Queenstown
  • Milford Sounds Cruise - Jumping on a fjord cruise, we’ll experience the spellbinding combination of towering peaks, forested cliffs, resident seals, and plummeting waterfalls up close and personal.
  • Jet Boating through canyons
  • Everything you need for living and working in NZ, including a bank account, IRD number, SIM card
  • Help with securing a paid job in New Zealand and support with all onward travel

INCLUDED

  • Airport Transfer
  • 8 Nights Accommodation
  • Queenstown City Orientation
  • Jet Boating on Lake Wakatipu
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
  • Hooker Valley Hike
  • Hike Mount John
  • Hot Pools
  • All transport
  • Experienced Group Leader
  • NZ Bank Account
  • IRD Number
  • Sim Card
  • Lifetime NZ Jobs Membership
  • Unlimited Job Finding Assistance
  • 24/7 Support in NZ
  • Help with Onward Travel
  • 100% carbon neutral tour!

 

Not Included:

 

  • External flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Some meals

 

What to Bring:

 

  • Passport & Flight Tickets
  • Travel Insurance Documents
  • Sneakers/Trainers or Good Walking/Outdoor Shoes
  • Casual Summer Clothes (Oct-April)
  • Casual Winter Clothes (April-Oct)
  • Light Rain Jacket
  • Insect Repellant
  • Eye Patch & Small Sword