Discover New Zealand’s South Island on a small-group 18-to-Thirtysomethings adventure from Wellington, featuring beaches, glaciers, fiords and alpine scenery with multi-share stays, mini-coach travel, and plenty of free time.
-
Sail across Cook Strait, viewing the Marlborough Sounds.
-
Explore the golden beaches and turquoise bays of Abel Tasman.
-
Visit a New Zealand fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind.
-
Witness Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki.
-
Walk the shores of Lake Matheson.
-
Cruise beneath waterfalls and peaks in Milford Sound.
-
Hike beneath Aoraki/Mt Cook’s alpine peaks.
-
Cycle canals around Lake Tekapo with mountain views.
Sleep in multi-share accommodation most nights, typically sharing rooms with 4–8 fellow travellers. Rooms are generally split by gender with shared bathroom and shower facilities, rarely en-suite. Standards vary by stop; some may not provide towels or soap. Rooming requests cannot be accommodated.