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Southern Spectacular

Summary:

Just like the name suggests, the New Zealand South Island tour showcases this spectacular island in-depth. Find yourself exploring South Island’s cities, gliding across Milford Sound, seeing the beauty of the wild West Coast, topped off with the TranzAlpi...

Duration
10 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
17-Dec-2024
Starting at
USD 4,599.00
Price per day
USD 460.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Southern Spectacular
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Luxury Tour
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Map: Southern Spectacular (Trafalgar Tours)

Summary

Just like the name suggests, the New Zealand South Island tour showcases this spectacular island in-depth. Find yourself exploring South Island’s cities, gliding across Milford Sound, seeing the beauty of the wild West Coast, topped off with the TranzAlpine train and beyond in 10 incredible days.

Day 1
Welcome To Christchurch
Day 2
Through Scenic Wonderland To Twizel
Day 3
Dunedin, City Of Scottish Heritage
Day 4
Te Anau, Gateway To Fiordland
Day 5
Milford Sound Contrasts With Queenstown
Day 6
Queenstown, It's All Yours
Day 7
Spectacular Franz Josef
Day 8
Punakaiki, Coastal Forest
Day 9
Christchurch, City Of Contrasts
Day 10
Farewell Christchurch

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

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Be My Guest

  • Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for a Pavlova afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo.

Dive Into Culture

  • Walter Peak: Get up close to sheep and working dogs with a farm show at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Fiordland National Park: Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride on Lake Manapouri, home to Pomona Island, where you'll help conserve a sanctuary for native plants and animals.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Lake Manapouri around Pomona Island and and the Ponaumu Pathway
  • Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown
  • Visit Franz Josef/Waiau, historic Arrowtown, and the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
  • View The Southern Alps, Lake Tekapo, and Lake Te Anau
  • Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound, and Lake Wakatipu, and journey on the TranzAlpine Train

Trafalgar Difference

  • Punakaiki: Situated on idyllic Punakaiki Beach, the environmentally friendly retreat offers views of the ocean and rainforest. Designed in harmony with the environment, your stay gives you a unique insight into local ecology and nature.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

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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