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July Student Tour

  • Queenstown ski fields...yee haa!!
  • Group photo time
  • Meal time Flying Kiwi styles
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Dolphin swimming
  • Queenstown ski fields...yee haa!!
  • Group photo time
  • Meal time Flying Kiwi styles
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Dolphin swimming

July Student Tour

  • Wellington, Nelson, Picton, Christchurch or Queenstown
  • 8, 12, 13 or 14 days
  • Nelson or Wellington
  • from NZD$1,460.00

Flying Kiwi Local's Tip

Laura - Student tour guide 2013
"You don't need to join the tour with friends as everyone on board are just friends you haven't met yet :-)"

For High School students only. The July Student tour departs and finishes: 6 - 19 July 2019

Looking for something to do in the July school holidays? Look no further, we have the ultimate - 8 to 14 day adventure that shows you the best of our South Island winter wonderland!

Starting from Wellington, Nelson, Picton or Christchurch we do a loop of the South Island and take you to where you can ski not 1, not 2 but 3 ski fields if you choose...wow! Not only that but we have 2 professional guides to show you around, lots of inclusions and guaranteed good times and adventures. So pack your thermals and join us on this ultimate southern winter adventure :)

Ready for your ultimate winter adventure? - Book & pay by 7th June and SAVE $100!
(discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, applies to tours 12 days or longer)

If you have any questions, contact us here.

This tour includes:

  • Transport
  • Accommodation in selected hostels and lodges
  • Return ferry transfers
  • 13 x Breakfasts
  • 5 x Lunches
  • 13 x Dinners
  • Free use of bikes
  • Free Flying Kiwi t-shirt
  • Tekapo Hot Pools
  • The chance to swim with dolphins in Kaikoura
  • Queenstown Ten Pin Bowling
  • Group games
  • Spot prizes
  • 2 professional Flying Kiwi guides
  • Maximum 26 passengers
  • Flexible trip durations
  • Plenty of free optional hikes, entrance to national parks + much more!

  1. Join your guide and fellow travellers at the Railway Station in central Wellington city then it’s underway to the ferry terminal for our departure to Picton through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Tonight, we stay at a great hostel with time tomorrow morning to explore before joining our group at 12noon.

  2. Leaving Nelson at 10am our first stop is Picton to collect those joining us there at 12noon then its onwards to Kaikoura. The Pacific coast to Kaikoura takes us along a stunning coastal route where close encounters with fur seals and sea birds are common. Optional fishing, sea kayak or whale watch flight and a spectacular evening peninsula walk. Stay tonight at a great location for exploring this beautiful town.

    • Meals: Dinner

  3. For those who joined the tour yesterday you can do an unforgettable optional early morning dolphin swim or a take the time to explore Kaikoura. We then continue south through the Canterbury region to pick up students joining us in Christchurch. After a short stop, we leave Christchurch at 3:00pm and make our way through the central South Island towards the breath-taking turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Here we settle into our lakefront accommodation for the next 2 nights.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  4. We spend the full day in this stunning location with plenty to see and do. If you want to hit the slopes there is a skifield close by offering a great day out. If skiing isn’t for you grab a snow tube or take to the ice and try your luck ice skating. There are also some great walks and bike rides around this scenic lakeside location. Tonight, we go out as a group to the hot pools to soak away the day.

    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

  5. Getting underway early we enjoy a scenic lake side drive past Lake Pukaki to the Aoraki National Park. Hike around the basin of Mt Cook, before settling into our unique lodge accommodation. Time to light the fire and if we’re lucky, watch the snow falling outside

    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

  6. Today we make our way to the adventure capital of New Zealand…Queenstown! Leaving Mount Cook we travel through the dramatic and scenic Lindis Pass which links the MacKenzie Basin with Central Otago. Taking us up 971 metres above sea level you can expect to see snow in this mountainous area where snow tussock grassland dominates the landscape

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  7. Your chance to explore one of the many ski slopes on offer or try one of Queenstown’s many famous activities such as the bungy, canyon swing, jet boating to name a few! This place has it all, as well as spectacular views. Great cycle rides and walks are also aplenty in this stunning alpine area.

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  8. We spend another day here in Queenstown giving you plenty of time to enjoy its endless activity options. Tonight, it’s competition time as we enjoy pizza and challenge each other to a ten-pin bowling competition!

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  9. Travel the dramatic Haast Pass with spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Short walks through rainforest, past waterfalls and pools to the wild West Coast. Picnic lunch then head to Glacier country where we stay at Franz Josef for 2 nights, plenty of time to explore this unique town. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

  10. Spend the morning taking in the scenery before an optional guided walk or heli-hike on the awe-inspiring glacier. In the evening, we take to the hot pools for a well earnt soak in the steaming hot water.

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  11. Today we continue our journey up the West Coast stopping for lunch in Hokitika with a chance to check out the Greenstone factories. Then it’s back on board as we head to the Paparoa National Park, home to Punakaiki and the famous Pancake Rocks! Catch the sunset and fall asleep listening to the pounding West Coast surf at our seaside backpackers.

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  12. Travel through the Buller Gorge to one of NZ’s most stunning spots – the Abel Tasman region. Optional skydive or hang glide. We camp for two nights with the Abel Tasman National Park on our doorstep, a perfect base for exploring this stunning area.

    • Meals: Breakfast & dinner

  13. Your free day to explore the National Park. The options are aplenty with multiple walking choices that can even include a one-way boat trip. Kayaking is an all-time favourite or for the more relaxed scenic option jump on board a sail boat.

    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

  14. Your last chance to exchange photos and say farewell to your knew friends before we pack up and prepare to travel home, finishing in Nelson by 10:30am or Wellington by 6:00pm.

    • Meals: Breakfast

Tour Dates & Prices:

Wellington - Wellington 6 - 19 July 2019 $2,295 NZD 14 days Start time: 2pm
Nelson/Picton - Nelson 7 - 19 July 2019 $2,195 NZD 13 days Start time: 10am
Christchurch - Nelson 8 - 19 July 2019 $2,095 NZD 12 days Start time: 3pm
Wellington - Queenstown 6 - 13 July 2019 $1,460 NZD 8 days Start time: 2pm
Nelson/Picton - Queenstown 7 - 14 July 2019 $1,460 NZD 8 days Start time: 10am
Queenstown - Nelson 12 - 19 July 2019 $1,460 NZD 8 days Start time: TBA


*We can arrange your transfers to/from Christchurch or elsewhere within NZ (at your own cost)

SPECIAL! Book a tour 12 days or longer, pay in full by June 7th 2019 and SAVE $100!! 

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