Christchurch 9-Day Tours and Trips

My New Zealand South Island trip with Topdeck was absolutely incredible from start to finish. If you’re looking for a mix of jaw-dropping scenery, unforgettable activities, and an awesome crew of fellow travellers, this is the trip to book. From cruising through Milford Sound to soaking in Lake Tekapo, every day felt like stepping into a postcard. Our trip leader was energetic, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate, always going the extra mile to make sure everyone was having the best possible experience. The itinerary was perfectly paced and the included experiences were excellent value. The group vibe was awesome too, fun, friendly, and full of people ready to make memories. By the end of the trip, it felt like we’d all shared something pretty special together. I can’t recommend the Topdeck South Island adventure enough. I’d go again in a heartbeat!

I had so much fun on this tour/trip, this was my first Contiki and the trip manger was amazing, if any of our activities were cancelled because of the weather they would get us on another activities if we wanted to. The views at y the destinations and going between the destinations are breathtaking. The coach was always clean and the driver was amazing the whole time, don’t know how they didn’t get motion sickness with how windy the roads are.

Marty was extremely helpful and informative throughout the entire tour. His knowledge and humour was fantastic. The various drivers during the tour were also very friendly and helpful. The consideration the company extended to my wife's dietary requirements was immense. I would recommend AAT to anyone who is considering a guided tour.

Our trip leader Blair was excellent. He was always in a good mood and looking for ways to help us have fun. He knew a lot about the destinations so he always had activities to suggest or even when food wasn’t included he would book somewhere or give us suggestions on places to go. I was surprised by how easy he made everything. We made plenty of stops between destinations so we were always kept busy with activities or sightseeing. The locations were amazing and the group was kind and easy to talk to. The only thing I can fault was a communication mishap. I’d never used WhatsApp, which was chosen for our group chat and it required phone number 2FA to verify registration. I did not have access to my Australian number and the Topdeck ESIM was data only (no number) so I ended up buying a NZ sim just to be included in the group chat. If the allocated app could be communicated to us before departing for NZ I could have prepared this before I arrived. Otherwise a 10/10!!!

An amazing and unforgettable experience exploring the breathtaking South Island with an awesome group of people. This was my first Contiki and international solo travel and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Contiki and our trip manager Brad made planning and organising the trip effortless and the locations, activities and transport were sensational. I cannot recommend this trip enough!

An excellent tour from start to finish. The meet and greet set the tone with Isobel the first evening. Well organised with very good communication. Travelled in an extremely comfortable bus. Bus driver Peter and tour guide Isobel first class and couldn’t do enough to make this a very enjoyable trip in meeting everyone’s needs and ensuring all the sights of the South Island were covered. Would highly recommend this tour.