
Wild & Wonderful - SIC
Celebrating some of the roads less travelled, this Back Country adventure takes you into the heartland of New Zealand’s South Island.
Operating Season: 07 November 2025 - 24 April 2026. Exception: No Ops 19 Dec 2025
(Must arrive Christchurch Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon or Tue)
Wild & Wonderful - SIC Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrive Christchurch
On arrival, you will be met on arrival and privately transferred to your accommodation. Christchurch is set between the deep blue ocean and the mighty snow-capped alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
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DAY 2
Christchurch - Franz Josef
Travel across the flat, green farmlands, alongside spectacular braided rivers and through the foothills of the majestic Southern Alps towards the untouched wilderness of the West Coast. Arrive in Glacier County where the steep valleys bear scars where glaciers have retreated and advanced over millennia. Here, the ice age is still underway. Overnight: Franz Josef

DAY 3
Franz Josef
Make your own way to the town centre to join your off-road Buggy Tour. With an expert guide at the wheel, relax and embrace the thrill tackling rugged tracks, riverbeds, and muddy stretches together. Overnight: Franz Josef
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DAY 4
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Travel past wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on the dramatic journey to Queenstown. Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Overnight: Queenstown
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DAY 5
Queenstown
Make your own way to the Queenstown CBD departure point to join your tour. A spectacular scenic drive along the lake edge leads you to the ancient forests and movie making scenery at Glenorchy and Paradise Valley. Overnight: Queenstown
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Day 6
Queenstown
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
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DAY 7
Queenstown - Pukerangi - Dunedin
Depart on a journey through character filled townships full of gold rush history. Say goodbye to your driver at Pukerangi to board the Taieri Gorge train for a spectacular scenic adventure bound for Dunedin and only accessible by train. Overnight: Dunedin
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DAY 8
Dunedin
Gateway to the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin is home to a remarkable range of wildlife including penguins, seals and wading birds. Today you’ll enjoy a trip out to the peninsula to experience a unique wildlife adventure, travelling on an all-terrain Argo 8 wheel drive. Overnight: Dunedin
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DAY 9
Dunedin - Tekapo/Twizel Region
Travel north through natural geological marvels of the region to the Mackenzie Region dotted with lakes too blue to be true and framed by snow-capped mountains. Overnight: Tekapo or Twizel
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DAY 10
Tekapo or Twizel
Journey into the heart of New Zealand farming country on a scenic 4WD Backcountry Tour to a private High Country Station. View sheep, cattle and deer in their spectacular natural landscape. Overnight: Tekapo or Twizel
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DAY 11
Tekapo or Twizel - Christchurch
Enjoy a day of lovely road-side scenery on the drive over the golden tussock lands and wide braided rivers until the impressive green patchwork of the Canterbury Plaines signals your arrival back into Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 12
Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Christchurch Airport.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Included Activities
West Coast & Glacier Country
Dunedin & Coastal Otago
Lake Tekapo & Aoraki Mt Cook
Dunedin & Coastal Otago
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Our Reviews
We have completed our trip in the North Island of NZ and returned to Singapore last weekend. It was an enjoyable and fun itinerary planned by you .....
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