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On a scale of 1-10, how much do you want to experience a country dedicated to adrenaline? Convincing you to top the scale in 3, 2, 1... This 10-day small group trip hits two major cities and four places with scenery so wildly beautiful your eye-brain connection might malfunction. Everything’s planned, including activities such as a cycle ride across dramatic gorges, a cruise through Milford Sound and sleeping among the glaciers of Franz Joseph. Your sole focus is making every moment count, but that doesn’t just mean being in constant adrenaline mode. Relaxing is highly recommended too.
One minute you’re in your usual routine, the next you’re touching down in Christchurch, surrounded by people you’ve never met - but who are just as up for the adventure as you are. We’re kicking off this South Island tour with a group dinner – swap notes on all the weird and wonderful stuff you’re planning to do. It’s time to delve into local hot spots, legendary cities and mind-blowing natural wonders. See you in the morning!
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!
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!!!
Amazing holiday and well worth the price. The dinners included are amazing (especially the last one). Topdeck pack a lot of stuff into the itinerary which always makes it like you have something to do. Also our tour guide was ace. Although there is a lot of driving since New Zealand is a big country so worth being prepared for that.
i loved the trip in every aspect!! had the best group and leader. the stops we had were absolutely beautiful and so was our program! would recommend anyone
I had the best time of my life! Met some amazing people and got to step outside my comfort zone! Would highly recommend this trip! Thank you top deck!
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