21 Day Total New Zealand Places of Interest: Round trip across New Zealand! Starting and finishing in Christchurch your adventure includes a breadth of stunning scenery, culture, wildlife and activities throughout the North and South Island. Read the full itinerary and book it now! - Cathedral Cove walk / Hot Water Beach / Waitomo caves - Maori cultural experience / Tongariro Crossing / Te Papa National Museum - Abel Tasman National Park / Hanmer Springs / Kaikoura (for dolphin and whale spotting) - Tranzalpine train journey optional upgrade / Time at Franz Josef glacier - Mount Aspiring National Park / Two free days in Queenstown / Exclusive overnight in Doubtful Sound - Central Otago historic mining area and Otago Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking. Maori Culture - Interactive cultural show. Abel Tasman - Hike, sail, kayak, explore the region. Franz Josef - World heritage area: explore it! Doubtful Sound - Exclusive overnight cruise. Tour Departs: Departs from Christchurch 7.30am Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Saturdays from 22nd Nov. January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 21st Jan. May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 6th of May). November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Click here for Tour details   14 Day South Island Explorer Places of Interest: The biggest South Island adventure tour includes all of these highlights and more! Read the full itinerary and book it now! - Time to explore Abel Tasman National Park with free boat transfers and our exclusive campsite. - Hanmer Springs with hot pool options / The Nelson Lakes for amazing walks - Kahurangi National Park and Kaikoura (for seals, dolphins and whale spotting) - Tranzalpine train journey upgrade option / Time at Franz Josef glacier - Mount Aspiring National Park with an exclusive wilderness stop at Makarora / Two free days in Queenstown - Exclusive overnight on the amazing Doubtful Sound / Historic mining area and Otago - Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking. Doubtful Sound - Exclusive overnight cruise. Abel Tasman - Hike, sail, kayak, explore the region. Franz Josef - World heritage area: hike the glacier! Queenstown - Adventure? You bet, the adventure capital of the world is here! Tour Departs: Departs from Christchurch 7.30am Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Saturdays from 22nd Nov. January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesday from 21st Jan. May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 6th of May) November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Departs from Picton Ferry Terminal 11.45am Finishes Picton approximately 12.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Sundays from 9th Nov. January to April 2009: Sundays, and Thursdays from 8th Jan. May 2009 to October 2009: Sundays (Last Thursday departure 30th of April) November 2009 to March 2010: Sundays and Thursdays Click here for Tour details   9 Day South Island Highlights Places of Interest: Highlights and more highlights - enjoy awe-inspiring scenery with plunging fiords, majestic glaciers, temperate rainforests and stunning mountain ranges on this amazing trip around the South Island! - Optional Tranzalpine train journey upgrade - Time to explore Franz Josef glacier - Mount Aspiring National Park with an exclusive wilderness stop at Makarora - Two free days in Queenstown / Exclusive overnight cruise on the incredible Doubtful Sound - Central Otago historic mining area / Otago Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking and exclusive overnight. Doubtful Sound - Exclusive overnight cruise. Makarora - Guided walks by Mt Aspiring National Park. Franz Josef Glacier - World heritage area: explore it! Queenstown - Adventure? You bet, the adventure capital of the world is here! Tour Departs: Departs from Christchurch 7.30am Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Thursdays (from 13th Nov). January to April 2009: Thursdays, and Mondays (from 12th Jan). May to October 2009: Thursdays (Last Monday departure 4th May). November 2009 to April 2010: Mondays and Thursdays. NB: For customers taking the TranzAlpine train option you will be picked up from your accommodation by a ‘Canterbury Coaches’ bus at about 7.15am (confirm the exact time with your accommodation) and taken to the train station to meet your train. Then at Greymouth you will be picked up from the train station by your Adventure Tours bus at 1pm. Click here for Tour details   5 Day Top of South Island Places of Interest: - Time to explore Abel Tasman National Park with free boat transfers and our exclusive campsite. - Hanmer Springs with hot pool options. - The Nelson Lakes for amazing walks Kahurangi National Park and Kaikoura (for seals, dolphins and whale spotting) Abel Tasman - Hike, sail, explore the region. Vineyards - World-famous Sauvignon Blanc region. Hanmer Springs - Relax in natural hot springs. Kaikoura - A sanctuary of marine life. Tour Departs: Departs from Christchurch 7.30am Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Saturdays from 22nd Nov. January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 21st Jan. May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 6th of May) November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Departs from Picton Ferry Terminal 11.45am Finishes Picton approximately 12.30pm Days: November to December 2008: Sundays from 9th Nov. January to April 2009: Sundays, and Thursdays from 8th Jan. May 2009 to October 2009: Sundays (Last Thursday departure 30th of April) November 2009 to March 2010: Sundays and Thursdays Click here for Tour details