Add- On Activities. Christchurch to Christchurch 7 Day South Island Tour

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1 Add- On Activities Christchurch to Christchurch 7 Day South Island Tour Day 1: Christchurch Lake Tekapo Sightseeing Flight Well worth the Cost, this is a flight of a lifetime over two World Heritage National Parks and 200km of New Zealand s most memorable and spectacular scenery. The 50 minute flight passes over Mount Cook (Aoraki) and the Westland National Parks, 12 major glaciers, the highest peaks in Ociania and the sup tropical rain forests of the South Island s West Coast. Day 2: Lake Tekapo Queenstown As you shuffle out to the edge to the Kawarau Bridge, heart pounting and mind racing, remember this you ve found yourself at the World Home of Bungy. This is the original. Sightseeing Flight Well worth the Cost, this is a flight of a lifetime over two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand s most memorable and spectacular scenery. The 50 minute flight passes over Mount Cook (Aoraki) and the Westland National Parks, 12 major glaciers, the highest peaks in Ociania and the sup tropical rain forests of the South Island s West Coast. Day 3: Queenstown As you shuffle out to the edge to the Kawarau Bridge, heart pounting and mind racing, remember this you ve found yourself at the World Home of Bungy. This is the original. Bungy Jumping (Nevis) The ultimate boast for your friend back home (though you might not want to tell your mother...) The experience kicks off with a rugged 35 minute back-blocks 4x4 drive before you get harnessed up and board a shuttle which ferries you to the Bungy Pool. The bungy itself is the highest in the Southern Hemisphere at 134 metres (8.5 seconds of freefall). 100% pure adrenaline, get yourself out there and do it! Canyon Swing The canyon swing is a bit different to a bungy jump. You are secure in a full body harness enabling you to depart from a 109 metre high platform in any position imaginable. Upon leaving the platform, you will have a pure free fall for 60 metres before the lines take up tension and swing you into a smooth 200 metre arc at 150 km/h! Canyoning Descend the spectacular canyons, explore your way through crystal pool and native forest, plunge down water polished chutes, abseil down waterfalls. Climb, swim and float through a spectacular world of water sculpted rock and sparkling, cgrashing waterfalls. (Availability: October to April only)

2 Extreme Jet Boating This is a jet boat trip like no other! Shotover Jet has been operating since 1970, and now it s you turn! The state of the art custom built jet boats are designed for one purpose: the excite and thrill you as you race through the Shotover Canyon at speed of 80 km/h. Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride. Horse Trekking Riding alongside beautiful braided rivers. This adventure offers river crossings and spectacular scenery of Te Wahipounamu, as well as Lord of the Rings locations. An experience to remember for riders of all levels. Lord of the Rings 4WD Safari Queenstown was major location throughput all of the Lord of the Rings -Trilogy. This 4WD tour takes you through Glenorchy and the valleys, which were where some of the most famous Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed. This tour goes beyond Glenorchy and followes the Dart River. It stops in the location that was used for filming Isengard. You will then head to Paradise, where you discover the forest of Lothlorien filming location. From here you will head back to Queenstown, making a stop at 12 Mile Delta, which was the filming location for the Ithilien Camp. As a bonus, you won t just see locations for Lord of the Rings! You will also get to see locations from The Chronicals of Narnia: Prince Caspian and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Milford Sound Full Day (Choach / Cruise / Choach) Located in the south west of the South Island, uncover the hidden secrets of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park and the breathtaking Milford Sound. Options: COACH - CRUISE - COACH (full day) FLY - CRUISE - FLY (half day) Paragliding Treat yourself to an incredible papagliding experience, enjoying breathtaking views taking off from Queenstown! To get to the Paragliding site, you ride the Queenstown Gondola. (This ride is included on one of your days in Queenstown, as part of the tour.) Skydive (Queenstown) It is said the Queenstown is where the beauty and extreme sports go hand in hand, and there in the magnificent scenery of the world heritage area with snow capped mountains all year round surrounded by beech forests, sheer rock faces and windingrivers, which promise an amazing flight and an exhilarating and breathtaking descent over Lake Wakatipu. Day 4: Queenstown Wanaka Aerobatic Plane Flight See Lake Wanaka like you ve never seen it before in a 1941 open cockpit bi-plane. Not for the faint-hearted! The 30 minute flight includes some of the aerobatic skills of the by-gone era. The journey will imclude some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, taking in vies of Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka and the Glendhu Bay with the backdrop of Mount Aspiring National Park and the Southern Alps. As you shuffle out to the edge to the Kawarau Bridge, heart pounting and mind racing, remember this you ve found yourself at the World Home of Bungy. This is the original.

3 Bungy Jumping (Nevis) The ultimate boast for your friend back home (though you might not want to tell your mother...) The experience kicks off with a rugged 35 minute back-blocks 4x4 drive before you get harnessed up and board a shuttle which ferries you to the Bungy Pool. The bungy itself is the highest in the Southern Hemisphere at 134 metres (8.5 seconds of freefall). 100% pure adrenaline, get yourself out there and do it! Canyon Swing The canyon swing is a bit different to a bungy jump. You are secure in a full body harness enabling you to depart from a 109 metre high platform in any position imaginable. Upon leaving the platform, you will have a pure free fall for 60 metres before the lines take up tension and swing you into a smooth 200 metre arc at 150 km/h! Canyoning Descend the spectacular canyons, explore your way through crystal pool and native forest, plunge down water polished chutes, abseil down waterfalls. Climb, swim and float through a spectacular world of water sculpted rock and sparkling, cgrashing waterfalls. (Availability: October to April only) Extreme Jet Boating This is a jet boat trip like no other! Shotover Jet has been operating since 1970, and now it s you turn! The state of the art custom built jet boats are designed for one purpose: the excite and thrill you as you race through the Shotover Canyon at speed of 80 km/h. Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride. Horse Trekking Riding alongside beautiful braided rivers. This adventure offers river crossings and spectacular scenery of Te Wahipounamu, as well as Lord of the Rings locations. An experience to remember for riders of all levels. Paragliding Treat yourself to an incredible papagliding experience, enjoying breathtaking views taking off from Queenstown! To get to the Paragliding site, you ride the Queenstown Gondola. (This ride is included on one of your days in Queenstown, as part of the tour.) Skydive (Queenstown) It is said the Queenstown is where the beauty and extreme sports go hand in hand, and there in the magnificent scenery of the world heritage area with snow capped mountains all year round surrounded by beech forests, sheer rock faces and windingrivers, which promise an amazing flight and an exhilarating and breathtaking descent over Lake Wakatipu. Skydive (Wanaka) If you want unbeatable views of Wanaka s world-famous lakes and mountains, this is the ultimate way to get them! Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and leap out of a plane, right into the heart of Lord of the Rings country. Scared? Belive it or not, 15,000 feet (ca. 4,600 metres) is recommended over 12,000 feet (ca. 3,7000 metres) because you have more time to adjust to the freefall. Day 5: Wanaka Franz Josef Aerobatic Plane Flight See Lake Wanaka like you ve never seen it before in a 1941 open cockpit bi-plane. Not for the faint-hearted! The 30 minute flight includes some of the aerobatic skills of the by-gone era. The journey will imclude some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, taking in vies of Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka and the Glendhu Bay with the backdrop of Mount Aspiring National Park and the Southern Alps.

4 Skydive (Wanaka) If you want unbeatable views of Wanaka s world-famous lakes and mountains, this is the ultimate way to get them! Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and leap out of a plane, right into the heart of Lord of the Rings country. Scared? Belive it or not, 15,000 feet (ca. 4,600 metres) is recommended over 12,000 feet (ca. 3,7000 metres) because you have more time to adjust to the freefall. Day 6: Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike Galcier trekking is considered an absolute New Zealand - Must Do, an is actually suitable for all abilities. We recommend the heli-hike as a quick way to reach the bluer ice of the glacier. Glacier Kayaking A gorgeous way to enjoy the snowy peaks and mirrir-like waters as yu glide along the glassy waters of Lake Mapourika. You ll take in stunning panoramic views ot the Southern Alps and up to 10 different Glaciers, including the Franz Josef Neve. On the far side of the Lake follow your guide deep into the rainforest and Kiwi Sanctuary, via a rainforest creek. Simply an awesome way to enjoy the unique Franz Josef landscape up close. Heli Experience with Snow Landing Within seconds of lifting off from the Franz Helipad at the foot of the Southern Alps, the scenic views have already started. Fly over the world famous Franz Josef Glacier as you climb above and beyond to reveal the real heart of the truly magnificent Southern Alps. Take a deep breath as the highest Mountain in New Zealand comes into view: Mount Cook, shouldered by Mount Tasman and the Southern Alps. Quad Biking A ton of fun as you embark on a 4WD adventure and head across stony braided riverbeds, see glacial fed rivers and listen to your guide tell you about local history. The vehicles are incredibly easy to ride. There is a passenger option if you would prefer not to drive. Day 7: Franz-Josef Christchurch No extra add-ons available

5 FAQ Can I do more than one per day? It depends how long they take if they only take an hour or so then it s likely you can do another one. In some areas there are several different activities, and unfortunately you can t do them all! If you are unsure about whether you can do more than one a day, shoot us an , and our team will let you know. We suggest no more than one activity per location, with the exception of Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown and Franz Josef - all places where two activities can be fitted in. In the unlikely event that you up pre-book activities that clash, we'll let you know in advance and give you all the options. Can I cancel an activity that I have pre-booked? Yes, but please note that you may be charged a partial or full fee by the activity provider if you cancel an activity either on the road or within 30 days of your departure. Do I have to book activities? No the only thing that is compulsory is getting on the bus. Having said that, almost all of our customers will book activities with us. If you don't do any activities your guide will have heaps of free things for you to see and do, so you won't get bored. What do I do when other people in my group are doing activities? Your awesome guide will always have plenty for you to see or do when other people are doing activities. There are loads of quirky, cool and downright amazing things to discover while in NZ so you ll always have options. Cancellations If your activity gets cancelled due to bad weather, you ll get a full refund or if possible we will try and find an alternative. For example, if your Sky Diving in Queenstown gets cancelled, there are other places on tour that you could sky dive from it s all up to you though, of course.