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Southern Spirit (2024/2025, 14 Days)

14 days
From Christchurch to Wellington
4.3
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch Tram self-guided tour
    Landmarks
    Transitional Cathedral
    Turanga (Central Library)
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Christchurch tour
    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Mount Cook, Southern Alps, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers
    Landmarks
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
    Mount Cook
  3. Day 3

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Oamaru limestone heritage tour
    • Visit Larnach Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Speights Brewery visit
    • Dunedin tour with Otago Peninsula fur seal and penguin viewing
    Landmarks
    Oamaru Public Gardens
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
  4. Day 4

    Dunedin to Invercargill

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Bill Richardson's private vehicle collection
    Landmarks
    Bill Richardson Transport World
  5. Day 5

    Invercargill to Stewart Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stewart Island tour with local guide
    • Ulva Island visit
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island
    Ulva Island
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shotover Jet ride
    • Bungy jumping
    • Vineyard wine tasting
    • TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm with gourmet barbecue dinner
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland National Park
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown visit
    • Lake Dunstan stop
    • Lake Hawea visit
    • Lake Wanaka visit

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier scenic flight with optional landing
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lake Dunstan
    Lake Hawea
    Lake Wanaka
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  9. Day 9

    Franz Josef to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hokitika West Coast visit
    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes visit
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
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  10. Day 10

    Punakaiki to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Buller Gorge
    Kahurangi National Park
  11. Day 11

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Abel Tasman National Park coastal hiking
    • Abel Tasman National Park coastal cruise
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
  12. Day 12

    Nelson to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interislander ferry cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and Cook Strait
    • Wellington guided tour
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Cook Strait
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  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa museum - Māori culture
    • Lord of the Rings movie tour
    • Weta Workshop tour
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Museum
    Weta Workshop
  14. Day 14

    Tour Ends

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
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    April 7th, 2026
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    Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
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    January 6th, 2026
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      Tipping is not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand however if you are happy with the service you received from your Travel Director or Driver Guide you can feel free to leave them a tip at your own discretion.

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      Due to strict Government vehicle weight restrictions you are allowed one medium size suitcase per person, with dimensions not to exceed H76cm x W46cm x D25cm. The maximum weight of all luggage must not exceed 23kg (50lbs).
      You are also allowed one piece of hand luggage on-board the coach: however it must be able to fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you if required.

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      You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.

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      Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.

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      Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.

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      If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.

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