Whale breaching the surface in Kaikoura

Southern Loop

7 DAYS • FROM $1,895 NZD

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and world-famous wineries, discover nature's best on our Southern Loop adventure.
Southern Loop Route
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Highlights

Itinerary

This tour may also operate in the reverse, final itinerary will be confirmed upon booking. At times, weather and other conditions may affect or alter our route. Don't worry your guide will keep you aware of any changes along the way.

Get ready to start an epic adventure as we drive one of three scenic passes across the Southern Alps to the west coast. The Lewis Pass takes us through unmodified beech forests, alpine wetland and along the Lewis River. We have plenty of distance to cover but we will have stunning landscapes & stops on our way to the picturesque town of Punakaiki.

Mountain reflected in a lake on Lewis Pass

What's Included on every Wild Kiwi tour

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Mercedes Sprinter Luxury Bus

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Expert Local Guide-Driver

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Flash-Pack Accommodation

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Private Rooms available on request (Additional costs apply)

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Breakfast Every Day

What's also Included on this tour

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1 x Group Dinner

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Wine Tasting In Marlborough

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Golden Bay Day Trip

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Abel Tasman National Park

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Kaikoura Coastline, Famed For Its Marine Wildlife

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Ohau Point And Cape Foulwind Seal Colonies

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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks And Blowhole Walk

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Why Wild Kiwi?

Getting There


You can fly direct to Christchurch (or via Auckland) with many International carriers and the airport is also well serviced with domestic carriers within New Zealand. Your pick-up location will be at the main entrance to Lylo Christchurch in the car park, only a 5-minute walk from the airport.

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Southern Loop Pricing

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From $1,995 NZD pp

7 Days

Dec 2024
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Jan 2025
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Aug 2025
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Sep 2025
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Oct 2025
from $1995 pp NZD
Nov 2025
from $1995 pp NZD
Dec 2025
from $2045 pp NZD
Jan 2026
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Feb 2026
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Mar 2026
from $1995 pp NZD
Lake Wakatipu with mountains in the background

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