The Big South offers plenty of opportunities to add adventure to your trip, particularly in Queenstown and Franz Josef. Depending on your interests, you can choose experiences such as bungy jumping, skydiving, canyoning, ziplining, jet boating, luging and horse riding. In Franz Josef, there are also opportunities to hike, heli or climb on the glacier. These optional experiences let you choose your own level of adrenaline throughout the journey.
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Yes, the Big South is designed for travellers aged 18–39 and has a maximum group size of 18 guests, making it a great option for solo travellers. The small-group format creates a social atmosphere where you can meet other travellers while exploring the South Island. With transport, accommodation and a local guide-driver organised for you, it is also an easy way to experience multiple destinations without having to plan the entire journey yourself.
The Big South showcases some of the South Island’s most spectacular destinations over two weeks, including Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Abel Tasman and Kaikōura. You’ll experience turquoise alpine lakes, dramatic fiords, glaciers, golden beaches and abundant marine wildlife. The itinerary also includes plenty of opportunities for adventure, making it a great choice for travellers wanting to experience the South Island’s scenery and famous outdoor experiences in one trip.
The Big South is specifically designed for travellers aged 18–39, offering a social and energetic way to explore New Zealand’s South Island. With a maximum of 18 guests, the smaller group makes it easier to meet fellow travellers and share experiences along the way. The itinerary combines sightseeing, outdoor activities and free time, making it particularly appealing to younger travellers looking for a balance of adventure, nature and social experiences.
Milford Sound is a major highlight of the itinerary, with a dedicated day travelling from Queenstown into the spectacular Fiordland landscape. The experience includes a cruise through the fiord, where you can take in towering mountains, ancient rainforest, dramatic waterfalls and the possibility of spotting wildlife such as dolphins. The journey to Milford Sound is also part of the experience, taking you through some of the South Island’s most impressive scenery.
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