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9-Day Southern Dream - South Island Tours

9 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.0
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Start point
    14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand (Distinction Christchurch, 18:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at the hotel (arrival time-dependent))

    Optional Activities

    • Wander city streets and discover hidden eateries
    • Shop in the city's shopping district
    • Ride the tourist tram to explore city sights
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Dunedin

    Christchurch to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moeraki Boulders
    • Pass through Oamaru township

    Optional Activities

    • Speight's Brewery Tour
    • Dunedin Train Station visit
    • Yellow Eyed Penguin Tour
    Landmarks
    Moeraki Boulders
    Oamaru
    Baldwin Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Larnach Castle
    • Explore Larnach Castle gardens
    • Visit Hokonui Moonshine Museum and taste Old Hokonui
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    Gore
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Te Anau to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cruise across Lake Manapouri to West Arm
    • Coach trip over Wilmot Pass through Fiordland National Park rainforest
    • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise aboard modern catamaran
    Landmarks
    Lake Manapouri
    West Arm
    Doubtful Sound
    Deep Cove
    Fiordland National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shotover Jet Boat ride
    • Gold mining area tour of Skippers Canyon
    • Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
    • Lunch at Skyline restaurant
    • Watch bungy jumping at the bungy centre
    • Lakeside stroll and refreshing drink
    • Walk through Queenstown's lush park
    Landmarks
    Bob's Peak
    Skippers Canyon
  6. Day 6

    Queenstown to Haast

    Queenstown to Haast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arrowtown
    • Visit Wanaka
    • Travel through Haast Pass
    • Seafood Experience in Haast
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Wanaka
    Haast River
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Haast to Franz Josef

    Haast to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Hike around Lake Matheson (2.6km gentle track)
    Landmarks
    Fox Glacier
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Lake Matheson
    Westland National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell meal at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greenstone and Glass-Blowing factory
    • TranzAlpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Greymouth
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

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