If you don’t have time for the full South Island trip this is an excellent alternative, and a great way to experience some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery the South Island has on offer. From Glaciers and mountains to beautiful secluded beaches and wild coastlines.
There’s plenty of wildlife encounters along the way as well as activities to suit everyone such as hiking, biking, sailing, sky diving, cruising and more!
Overview: Camping Safaris are the best way to experience the outdoor beauty and excitement of New Zealand. A range of award winning adventure tours from 3-28 days cover the best areas of New Zealand and give you the chance to explore amazing landscapes. These unique trips are the perfect combination of a hop-on, hop-off bus and a tour. Rated by National Geographic as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth you are guaranteed to have the experience of a lifetime. You will get further off the beaten track, try new activities, hike amazing landscapes and learn about the local culture and traditionsNot only do we visit some of the best places in the world but we’ve found the ultimate adventure activities to indulge in. Great food and accommodation is included leaving you with more time and money to enjoy the things you love. There’s great flexibility with the chance to choose the activities, hikes or bike rides that suit you + take extended breaks at any point.
Minimum tour time: 10 Days (Picton to Queenstown), 9 Days (Christchurch to Queenstown). Extra fee’s apply for Picton to Queenstown.
Tour Starts: Christchurch or Picton
Tour Ends: Queenstown
Please take the time to view our “Virtual Tour” for the 15 Day Grand Traverse Camping Safari and download/print the detailed “Tour Dossier”. Both can be found on the right hand column of this page. Alternatively you can simply contact us. For a comprehensive list of all activities available in each location featured in this tour.
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Tents: 2 People to a Tent
(Upgrade to Single Tent or a Cabin)
Healthy and tasty food: Most meals are included (check the itinerary).
Transport: Bus with Mobile kitchen
NZ$1625 per person
(inc. food, camp fees, transport & shared tent)
Optional hires:
You can hire any of the following equipement from us for the duration of your trip or bring your own gear. We charge a small handling fee for those who bring their own bikes but there are no charges for your own tent etc.
Bike Hire NZ$385
Bring your own bike NZ$150
Tent share (inc. mattress) included
Tent single (inc. mattress) NZ$75
Sleeping Bag NZ$50
Departures from Picton or Nelson
January 4, 13, 22, 31
February 9, 18, 27
March 7, 16, 25
April 3, 12, 21, 30
Departures from Christchurch
January 5, 14, 23
February 1, 10, 19, 28
March 8, 17, 26
April 4, 13, 22
May 1