South Island Lick Tour

Definitely. Many of the guests are solo travellers so absolutely jump on board.

Absolutely! The operator can sort you out with accommodation both before and after your tour.

The tour has guests in their late teens to their mid 60s, but the average age is between 25–45. More important than age is attitude – the tour operator has found over the years that if you have a thirst for adventure then age is no barrier.

Please do keep in mind though that a reasonable level of fitness is required.

The minimum age of joining a tour is 18 years old. Sometimes the group may head out to a bar where everyone needs to be 18 years old, and New Zealand has strict alcohol policies.

Here's a sample of the tour operator's favourite activities to get your blood pumping.

    Canyon Swinging in Queenstown (try the 'Chair of Death')
    Extreme Jet Boating in Queenstown
    The Nevis Bungy in Queenstown - with as drop of 134 metres
    Skydiving over the 'Remarkables' - throw yourself out of a perfectly good plane!

Please be aware that your guide will fit your activities in the best way possible depending on what activities are selected – so they may take place on different days or times than those listed on this itinerary.

If you plan on doing lots of activities, you need to be reasonably fit. There is also plenty of time to relax, recharge and soak up the surroundings as you chill out.

Your guide will supply a continental breakfast each morning of your tour. This will consist of cereal, toast, tea, coffee and juice. And they take any special requests also.

Lunches and dinners are at your own expense. The guides know the best places in each town and city depending on your budget and what you are after, and they will point these out on the way into each location.

Some nights the tour group may choose to cook a meal together. You will head to a supermarket to get everything and then cook as a group at the hostel.

Whoever joins in splits the cost, and it usually works out to be about $10 NZD per person. A fun, social and cheap dinner.

Likewise, the tour group and guide often head out to a local pub for a beer and a meal. Meals can range from $15 upwards. In summer it’s not uncommon to have a BBQ washed down with a few drinks.

Yes – the tour often has vegetarian/vegan guests and all cafes and restaurants in New Zealand offer these options. If you can’t see any on the menu just ask, as most places will happily prepare something for you.

If you would prefer to have your own room while on tour, it is a good idea to upgrade. Most private rooms will have an ensuite bathroom attached; however, in some locations you will have a private room with shared bathroom facilities due to the hostel layout.

Ohhh yes you will!

We understand that travel can feel a little uncertain right now, therefore we want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to ensure your travel safety and provide maximum flexibility as the situation around novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve.

LATEST TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
Outside of NZ citizens and residents, currently the following travellers are able to enter New Zealand:
• Quarantine-free travel with the Cook Islands - commenced 17 May 2021.
• Quarantine-free travel from Australia to New Zealand - commenced 19 April 2021

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
We understand that the world is ever-changing right now in terms of borders and bubbles opening and closing, therefore we want to reassure you that we offer flexible bookings:
Secure your tour with just NZ$99 deposit
• 100% travel credit applies if you cannot make your tour (due COVID-19 restrictions)
• Any tour amendments can be made 45 days prior to departure with no charge

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
For those of you booked onto an upcoming tour, you can be reassured that your health and safety is our number one priority and therefore we will be undertaking the following activities:
• Our buses are thoroughly sanitised before each tour.
• Following the World Health Organisation (WHO) advice, we are undertaking additional measures to adhere to the latest hygiene practices. These include cleaning & disinfecting including door handles, seats and overhead lockers on a regular basis.
• Our Lodges are also undertaking additional measures to meet the WHO guidelines.
• We request our guests to follow the hygiene guidelines from WHO including the regular washing of hands.
• Hand sanitiser will also be readily available on tour.
• Our processes will be updated based on the latest guidelines.

Please refer to the World Health Organisation (WHO) or the New Zealand Covid-19 website for any additional guidelines.
World Health Organisation https://www.who.int/ 
NZ Covid-19 website https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/

PREPARE FOR YOUR ARRIVAL
The NZ Covid Tracer app helps you protect yourself, your whānau (family) and the community by enabling faster contact tracing. Download the app before you travel to New Zealand so you’re ready to start tracking the places you visit.
https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/keep-track-of-where-youve-been/nz-covid-tracer-app/ 

CHANGING YOUR DEPARTURE DATE
Should you require to amend your departure date owing to updated border restrictions etc, our flexi-booking policy allows you to change your tour or tour start date for free up to 45 days before your tour departs. If you would like to amend your booking please email support@roaradventures.com.

TOUR CANCELLATIONS
Standard terms and conditions apply for any tour cancellations.

If your tour has been cancelled you will be offered an alternative departure date. If that does not suit, a future travel credit valued at 100% of the price paid for your tour and any ancillary services including hotels and pre-paid optional activities, but excluding airfare and insurance.

This travel credit can be applied toward any tour scheduled to depart before 30 September 2023. The Tour Operator is not offering refunds on these cancelled tours.