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South Island

Embark on an unforgettable South Island journey filled with scenic drives, outdoor activities, and cozy accommodations. Explore Abel Tasman, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and more!

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South Island

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  1. South Island Saturday March 30-Sunday April 14 http://www.pearltrees.com/#/N-f=1_7628862&N-s=1_7628862&N-u=1_1133885&N-p=73155523&N-fa=7628859

  2. TAKE NOTES!! PLEASE!

  3. Saturday March 30, 2013Wellington to Picton • Bluebridge- The Cook Straight Ferry • Leave at 8 am • Arrive at 11:30 am • $51.00 http://www.bluebridge.co.nz

  4. Car Pick Up • Apex Car Rental • Pick up at 12 pm and drop off April 15th 4pm • 17 day at $45/per day=$760 ($152 per person) • Economy wagon auto, holds 5 • 17 days at $35/per day=$590 ($118 per person) • Roadtrip special, holds 5 (TIGHT) • GPS • $10/per day=$170 ($34 per person) • Insurance • Full: $12/day=$204 ($41 per person) • Standard: FREE but means for $1500 for damage http://www.apexrentals.co.nz/RentalCars/new-zealand-rental-car-economy-wagon.aspx

  5. Campervan – no hostels needed • $2788 campervan that holds 6, sleeps 5 • Will get back $240 for deposit • $425 each person • $1117 campervan that holds 3 • Get back $127 for deposit • $330 each person • $2405 campervan that holds 5 • Will get back $208 for deposit • $480 each person • *price is in USD not NZD; Insurance and GPS included for entirety of trip • https://www4.securebookingpage.com/rental/customer/booking/step2/sid_d92bd8324492cc3b3fd0

  6. March 30-April 1 • Drive from Picton to Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park • Driving Time: 2.5 hours • Campsite: $14 dollars per person per night • ***NEED TENT(find own) • ACTIVITIES • 2 day coast track http://www.abeltasman.co.nz http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-tasman/golden-bay/abel-tasman-coast-track/track-description/

  7. Monday April 1-2 • Drive from Abel Tasman National Park to Punakaiki • Driving Time: 4 hours • Punakaiki day walk for Pancake rocks and Blowholes • Drive from Punakaiki to Greymouth • Driving time=.5 hours • $64 per night for a 7 person cabin stay • $44 per night for a tent stay

  8. April 2-3 • Drive from Graymouth to Franz Josef Glacier • Driving time: 2.5 hours • Guided Glacier Track • *Ice Explored-$300 (4 hrs, 3 on time) • *Glacier Valley Walk-$70 (3 hours no ice) • *HeliceClimb-$375 (5 hours, 4 on ice) **DIFFICULT • *Glacier Heli Hike-$399 (2 hours) • Housing: • BBH Hostel: $20 per person http://www.pearltrees.com/#/N-u=1_1133885&N-play=2&N-f=1_7628862&N-s=1_7628862&N-p=73155740&N-fa=7628859 http://www.bbh.co.nz/hd226/Montrose-Backpackers-in-Franz-Josef-New-Zealand.html

  9. April 3-6 • Drive from Franz Josef Glacier to Wanaka to Queenstown • Driving Time:3.5 hours, 1.5 hours • Hostel: $23-$25 (Hostel world, Queenstown, NZ) • Camping: $16 per night per person (hippo lodge)=$48 • ACTIVITIES: • Jet Boat=$129 • Bungee=$150 • Skydiving=$269 • River Surfing=$189 • Horseback Riding=$175 • Parasailing=$179-$199 http://www.hippolodge.co.nz http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/thingstodo/ http://www.hostelworld.com http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/Accommodation/

  10. April 6-9 • Drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound/FlordLand • Driving Time: 3 hours and 45 minutes • Milford Track (great walk) • $54 per night per person=$172 • **NEED SLEEPING BACK=$80 http://milford-sound.co.nz http://www.travelnewzealand.co.nz/MilfordTrackIndependent.html http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/southland/milford-track-brochure.pdf http://greatwalks.co.nz/milford-track

  11. April 9-10 • Drive From Milford Sound to TeAnau • Driving Time=1.5 hours • Hostel=$20-30 per person per night • Tent Site=$18 per person per night http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=te+anau+hostel&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=hostel&hnear=0xa9d46d2095665e6b:0x500ef868479b450,Te+Anau&sa=X&ei=okg8Uc2XAouLkgXDuIGADw&ved=0CKgBELYD&iwloc=cids:2838729551723748836

  12. April 10-11 • Drive from TeAnau to Catlins Forest Park • Driving Hour: 3 Hours • ACTIVITIES: • Kayak Rainforest Tour=$75 (3 hours, lunch Included) • Catlins Big Day Out Package=$195 • Pick 3 activities • Horse Backriding • Kayak=$75 • Penguins=$50 • Fishing • 2 Walks • Hostel=$30 or less http://www.catlinstours.com/index.php/special-packages/the-catlins-big-day-out http://www.catlins.org.nz

  13. April 11 • Drive From Catlins to Dunedin • Driving Time: 3 hours X

  14. April 11-13 • Drive from Dunedin to Christchurch • Driving Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes • Hostel: Tent=$16 per day per person= $32 • Dorm:$25 per person per day=$50 http://www.hostels.com/christchurch/new-zealand#orderBy=price http://www.hostelbookers.com/property/prp/10409/arr/2013-04-11/ngt/2/ppl/1/

  15. April 13 • Drive from Christchurch to HamnerSprings • Drive Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes • Hot Springs=$20 per person • Option Free Walk http://www.hanmernz.com/hanmer-forest-walks.htm http://www.hanmersprings.co.nz/thermal/about/

  16. April 13-14 • Drive from Hamner Springs to Kaikaura • Driving Time: 2 hours • Hostel: $21 per person per night • Activities on own http://www.kaikoura.co.nz http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/New-Zealand/Kaikoura

  17. April 14: The LAST DAY :( • Drive from Kaikoura to Blenhein • Driving Time: 1.5 hours • ACTIVITIES • Wine Bike Tour=$42 (4 hours), $58 (8 hours) • *All inclusive pricing • Drive from Blenheim to Picton • Driving Time: .5 hours • Ferry:$51

  18. Things to Remember • You still need to rent/borrow/steal/buy a • *Tent • *Sleeping Bag • *A backpack good for tramping

  19. Total Pricing • All prices not including activities, food, gas, tent, sleeping bag • $957 • (Most expensive prices added) X

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