West Coast Magic

Smylies Tours

School Tours

Having fun but safely is what we pride ourselves on.  There are so many places to see in our amazing country and it is our pleasure to share them with you.  Join a Smylies tour to make great friends, visiting awesome places and having lots of fun!

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Southern Wanderer including Tekapo, Mt Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown & Dunedin

$1495

Have you heard of New Zealand's highest mountain, adventure capital & the world's steepest Street?  Want to experience it?  Well this is the tour for you.

We will take you down to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook stopping for the first night in Twizel.  We'll be stopping for one of the best pies in the world along the way.  On day two we'll head south and to Puzzling World in Wanaka before heading over the Crown Range to Queenstown.  Once in Queenstown you'll see the magnificent Lake Wakatipu and Remarkable mountain range plus get to have a famous Fergburger for dinner! The next day is a chance to see what all the hype is about. 

A trip up the gondola, some luge rides and then Shotover Jet (optional), the old historical gold town, Arrowtown and a visit to the the world's first commercial bungy jump - The Kawarau Bridge Bungy. Are you brave enough - Bungy & Zipline (optional)?

Our return is a little more sedate via Dunedin but it gives you the experience of New Zealand's oldest university town along with climbing the world's steepest street!

click on the past tours for a idea of what is involved  as always we need 10 minimum to make it work 

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September Ski Holidays

From $645

It's winter and the holidays so lets do something fun!  Get you friends together or come and make new friends on our famous July Ski Holidays trips.

Come and have FUN at the closest ski field to town, PORTERS.  PLUS, enjoy 2 nights at the super friendly Smylies Ski Lodge in Springfield.  You will have yummy dinners and breakfasts along with a comfortable warm bed.  

 

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September Holidays Queenstown via the West Coast and Franz Josef

$995

Need some adventure in your life? Only got a short break?

Come join us on a quick 3 day blast from Christchurch down to Queenstown and back.  Visit some iconic spots and eat some great food and do something adventurous in the home of the bungy!

highlights
  • Hokitika Gorge
  • Lake Mahinapua
  • Hokitika
  • Franz Josef
  • Fairlie pies
  • Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Gates of Haast 
  • Fergburger
  • Queenstown and its adventure activities - jet boating, bungy, sky diving, gondola, luge and more

  as always we need 10minimum to make it work , give us a call for information  or ask the international office 

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Tekapo and Mt Cook

$495

Star gazing 

Mt Cook

Lake Tekapo

Fairlie Pies 

Hot Pools

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Top of the South Island

$825

Blow out the cobwebs with an exciting tour to Nelson and Abel Tasman.

The Nelson area is famous for its sunshine and the stunning Abel Tasman National Park beaches and walks.  Join us on a fun filled blast to the top of the South Island.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Kaikoura coast line and Ohau seal colony
  • Sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Nature walk in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Cable Bay Adventure Park skywire option
  • Tahuna Beach
  • Rafting on the mighty Buller River

click on the past tours for a idea of what is involved  as always we need 8 minimum to make it work 

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Deluxe Stay @Smylies

Only $650

Calling this Smylies package a homestay tour was underrating it according to the students who came and stayed here last year so we have upgraded the name to deluxe stay.

It is still your home away from home  for the upcoming  summer.

Relax?  Want to be active?  Want to play games? Want to learn how to cook?  We have a multitude of options available for you in a safe environment. 

 

click on the past tours for a idea of what is involved  as always we need 8 minimum to make it work but am happy to work with a smaller group for this tour

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Best of the Cycle Trails

Only $1395

After strenuous research biking the length of the country we have come up with a version that is doable by all.  Focusing on the best scenery and having a support team dedicated to fun, we feel this trip is a winner.

click on the past tours for a idea of what is involved  as always we need 8 minimum to make it work 

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West Coast and Otago Tour

Only $995

Think you have seen the West Coast? Let Smylies show you some off the beaten tracks secrets that we know you haven't done before.

For the less active amongst us, this tour gives you the chance to do less  as well and use your time to relax with friends.

 

click on the past tours for a idea of what is involved  as always we need 8 minimum to make it work ,,accommodation is tight down south so we do need to do advanced planning .

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