New Zealand West Coast Adventure

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 7 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-34361
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Christchurch, New Zealand
Ends Queenstown, New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS

Get out and see a different side to the South Island, making the most of the wide-open spaces of the rugged and largely unexplored West Coast.
Go deeper into the history of the area with stories of the goldrush days during visits to Reefton, Kumara and Arrowtown.
Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk along shimmering Lake Matheson.
Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Forest & Bird. Donations help them give nature a voice - protecting wildlife and wild places in Aotearoa New Zealand by advocating for conservation on the ground and at a government level. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Start in Christchurch and end in Queenstown, the trip "New Zealand West Coast Adventure" is a guided active and outdoor tour that takes 7 days. You will travel through Queenstown, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier and 6 other destinations in New Zealand. "New Zealand West Coast Adventure" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Explore the narrow strip of South Island land sandwiched between the mountains and the Tasman Sea that’s home to some of the country’s most beautiful places. Millions of years of natural history are right in front of you in wild limestone rock formations, powerful glaciers, rushing rivers and surf pounded coast, while the much more recent stories of the gold and coal rush can be found in the heritage settlements and in the resolute spirit of the coasters. Take in highlights from Christchurch to Queenstown, Pancake Rocks to craft gin, kayaking to spa soaking. This is a coastal road trip to rival any other.

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Day 1: Christchurch / Reefton / Westport
Day 2: Tauranga Bay / Charleston / Punakaiki / Kumara
Day 3: Hokitika / Okarito Lagoon / Fox Glacier
Day 4: Fox Glacier
Day 5: Wanaka
Day 6: Wanaka
Day 7: Queenstown

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Motel (1 night)

Meals

6 Breakfasts

Transport

Private Vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Reefton - Historic Town Visit
Reefton - Goldfields Museum with Local Storyteller
Reefton - Billy Tea with 'The Bearded Miners'
Punakaiki - Pancake Rocks & Blowholes Walk
Kumara - Glow Worm Cave Visit
Charleston - Nile River Gorge Rainforest Train Ride
Westport - Seal Colony at Tauranga Bay
Westport - Cape Foulwind Walkway & Lighthouse
Hokitika - Gorge Visit
Okarito - Okarito Lagoon Walk
Fox Glacier - Lake Matheson Walk

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Christchurch and from Queenstown are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this New Zealand West Coast Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand West Coast Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

New Zealand West Coast Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this New Zealand West Coast Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

With seven days in the lesser visited regions of the South Island, you’ll have time to visit places others don’t.
This trip involves some walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
This trip is the first part of a combination of 2 trips. Some of your fellow travellers may continue on in Queenstown. Please see our 'New Zealand South Island Adventure' (trip code PHSQC) for details.

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