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Southern Spectacular

Summary:

Southern calling? This trip to New Zealand unites some of the country’s most fabled playgrounds – think adventure-filled Queenstown tours, a World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour and possible gem-like Franz Josef/Waiau tours – with some of i...

Duration
10 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
21-Jan-2025
Starting at
± USD 3,806.00
Price per day
± USD 381.00
Tour Type
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AATKings
Tour
Southern Spectacular
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Map: Southern Spectacular (AATKings)

Summary

Southern calling? This trip to New Zealand unites some of the country’s most fabled playgrounds – think adventure-filled Queenstown tours, a World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour and possible gem-like Franz Josef/Waiau tours – with some of its must off-the-radar pockets. Have you heard of the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, or glimpsed the turquoise lakes outside Twizel?

Day 1
Welcome To Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch - Twizel
Day 3
Twizel - Dunedin
Day 4
Dunedin - Te Anau
Day 5
Te Anau - Queenstown
Day 6
Queenstown Free Time
Day 7
Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 8
Franz Josef/Waiau - Punakaiki
Day 9
Punakaiki - Christchurch
Day 10
Farewell From Christchurch

Travel Cities (6): Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Queenstown

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 9 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 1 Be My Guest Afternoon Tea (BGT)
  • 1 Highlight Dinner (HD)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Cultural Immersion

  • Farming is a big deal in New Zealand, as you’ll fast discover at Walter Peak Station. Sit down to a barbecue dinner before being immersed in a farm show.

Fitness Requirement

  • Low level of fitness required

Flight information

  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive by 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 10 – flights to depart any time from Christchurch Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.

Local Connection

  • Visit retired sheep farmers, Angie and Stan Taylor, who serve up a mean afternoon tea at their home on the edge of Lake Tekapo and tell you about life on the land.

Make Travel Matter

  • Delve into the history and culture of local West Coast Māori (Poutini Ngāi Tahu). Embark on a unique self-guided journey, through extraordinary storytelling, in collaboration with Wētā Workshop.

What to Bring

  • Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle

World Class Nature

  • Snow-capped mountains, a mirror-like lake, white-water rivers and vine-laced fields. Queenstown is blessed with natural assets.

Included in Price

Whats included

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Fiordland National Park Centrally located premium hotels Arrival and departure private airport transfers

Travel Package

 

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Christchurch

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Christchurch

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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