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South Island Discovery - 10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Included Activities
- River Avon punt cruise through Christchurch Botanic Gardens in Edwardian-dressed boats
- Heritage tram journey through Christchurch city centre
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
River Avon
Day 2
Christchurch to Fox Glacier
Christchurch to Fox Glacier
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tranz-Alpine rail journey from Christchurch to Greymouth (or Arthur's Pass if travelling October 2026 onwards)
- Visit Hokitika galleries specialising in pounamu (greenstone) jewellery and artworks
- Explore Hokitika Gorge
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over the glaciers (extra cost)
Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Waimakariri River
Southern Alps
Westland Rainforests
Greymouth
Hokitika Gorge
Franz Josef Glacier
Fox Glacier
Day 3
Fox Glacier to Wanaka
Fox Glacier to Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Matheson
Landmarks
Lake Matheson
Mount Cook
Haast Pass
Mt Aspiring National Park
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka
Day 4
Wanaka
Wanaka
Included Activities
- Eco-guided boat tour from Wanaka to island with native forest hikes, hidden mountaintop lake, and 360-degree views of Lake Wanaka and Arethusa Pool
- 4WD adventure through High Country with farm animals, historical sites, and optional alpine meadow and lakeside forest hikes
Optional Activities
- Alpine meadow hikes (during 4WD adventure option)
- Lakeside forest hikes (during 4WD adventure option)
- Afternoon leisure activities in Wanaka
Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Arethusa Pool
Day 5
Wanaka to Te Anau
Wanaka to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour historic gold rush village of Arrowtown
- Jet boat on Waiau River and Lake Manapouri (Travelling in or after October 2026 only)
- Woodstone Farm visit with working dog and sheep-shearing demonstration (Travelling in or after October 2026 only)
Landmarks
Cardrona Pub
Crown Range Road
Arrowtown
Arrow River
Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Waiau River
Lake Manapouri
Woodstone Farm
Day 6
Te Anau to Queenstown
Te Anau to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Milford Sound cruise lunch)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound
- Milford Sound cruise with lunch
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
Tasman Sea
Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown
Day 7
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Zip-lining at Bob's Peak
- Shotover jet-boat ride
- White-water rafting
- Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
- 4WD safari to Skippers Canyon
- Boutique wineries visit
- Local gardens visit
- Lake Wakatipu cruise on TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm
Landmarks
Bob's Peak
Shotover River
Skippers Canyon
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Day 8
Queenstown to Twizel
Queenstown to Twizel
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Lake Dunstan
Central Otago
Lindis Pass
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps
Lake Pukaki
Mt. Cook Village
Aoraki/Mt. Cook
Twizel
Day 9
Twizel - Christchurch
Twizel - Christchurch
Meals
Lunch (Pavlova with lake views at local home on Lake Tekapo's shore)
Included Activities
- Pavlova-making demonstration at local home on Lake Tekapo's shore
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant (Travelling in or after October 2026)
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Southern Alps
Canterbury Plains
Day 10
Christchurch
Christchurch
Landmarks
Christchurch Airport

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
River Avon

Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Waimakariri River
Southern Alps
Westland Rainforests
Greymouth
Hokitika Gorge
Franz Josef Glacier
Fox Glacier

Landmarks
Lake Matheson
Mount Cook
Haast Pass
Mt Aspiring National Park
Lake Wanaka
Wanaka

Landmarks
Lake Wanaka
Arethusa Pool

Landmarks
Cardrona Pub
Crown Range Road
Arrowtown
Arrow River
Remarkables
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Waiau River
Lake Manapouri
Woodstone Farm

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak
Tasman Sea
Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown

Landmarks
Bob's Peak
Shotover River
Skippers Canyon
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm

Landmarks
Kawarau Gorge
Lake Dunstan
Central Otago
Lindis Pass
Mackenzie Basin
Southern Alps
Lake Pukaki
Mt. Cook Village
Aoraki/Mt. Cook
Twizel

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Southern Alps
Canterbury Plains

Landmarks
Christchurch Airport

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4.6

Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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We find no reference to evening meals, refreshments during the day, or type of accommodation en route other than as 4-star.
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  It is not at all clear in some locations where trekking is long or arduous so we are not sure if the tours is at all suitable for people of a certain age and fitness.
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2026
  This tour includes 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch (lunch in Queenstown - day 6). The hotels are located fairly close to restaurants for dinners. The guide will as well make stops for lunch when on the road during excursions/touring.
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2026
  This tour does not have a maximum age limit and falls under the "Easy Physical rating" there will be a moderate amount of walking required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping. The average age for travelers on this tour is 55 - 75 years old however as it is not restricted to any max age, there is always a variety of ages on the tour.

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South Island Discovery - 10 days

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