Active New Zealand

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9 days

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I could not recommend the ACTIVE NZ Contiki more, it was my first Contiki and I will cherish the friends I made with everyone else and also Brit the Tour operator and Rob our coach driver, best decision ever!

Luke B. | Traveled in February

5 - Excellent

Carbon neutral

9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Highlights

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.

Glenorchy: Come learn about the incredible work that goes behind conserving NZ's unique wildlife on this talk. With around 80,000 native species (many found nowhere else), it’s a biodiversity jackpot. But all the introduced mammals have wreaked havoc, pushing native species to the brink. That’s where the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust steps in, leading predator control efforts to save them. (Now you see why Kiwis are such eco-warriors!).

Itinerary

This trip sees you exploring magical valleys, gigantic glaciers and truly lovely lakes. From Arthur’s Pass to Wanaka & Fox Glacier (and a 4-day stint in Queenstown!) - you’re in for a thrill-packed ride. With plenty of hiking, biking, skydiving, stargazing and lake exploration to channel your energy into. And enough incredible views to clog up your camera reel - this is adventure done right.

day 1Christchurch to Fox Glacier via Arthur's Pass, Hokitika and Franz Josef

Hello & welcome adventurers! We kick off our journey right here in Christchurch (tautahi), famous for its botanical gardens, cycle routes and sumptuous dining spots. With no time to waste, well hit the road to our very first stop, Arthur's Pass. Driving through Arthurs Pass National Park and Westland Tai Poutini National Park, well make a quick stop for refreshments and take in all the magical alpine scenery. Lunch breaks are rarely ever this scenic. So make sure your cameras fully charged when we hit Hokitika. Along the way, we'll stop for a short walk to see the nose of the one and only Franz Josef Glacier and the glacial moraine field up close. And, here we are - in the Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe)! Come bond with your crew over a delicious 2-course dinner and then catch some sleep for the big day tomorrow.

Meals

Dinner

Location Visited

Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier

Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)

day 2Fox Glacier to Wnaka

day 3Wnaka

day 4Wnaka to Queenstown via Kawarau Bridge Bungy and Arrowtown

day 5Queenstown (Including the Routeburn Track)

day 6Queenstown

day 7Queenstown

day 8Queenstown to Tekapo via Twizel and Aoraki/Mount Cook

day 9Tekapo to Christchurch via Geraldine

What's Included

Accommodation

Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)A conveniently located hostel HotelCopthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)The Godley Hotel (or similar)

Meals

Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x8)

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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Luke B.Verified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Feb 9, 2026

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