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Southern Wonders (2025/2026)

9 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.5
2 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
    • Dine at forward-thinking restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey through Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Plains
    Southern Alps
    Arthur's Pass
    Hokitika
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)

    Optional Activities

    • Stop to purchase stone fruit along the route
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wanaka
    Lake Hawea
    Lake Dunstan
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet BBQ Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    • Gourmet BBQ Dinner and Farm Show at Walter Peak High Country Farm

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Skippers Canyon
    • Visit Lord of the Rings movie scenery
    • Wine tasting at surrounding vineyards
    Landmarks
    Skippers Canyon
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise across Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    • Fiordland National Park entrance
    Landmarks
    Mirror Lakes
    Cleddau Valley
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Fiordland National Park
    Te Anau
  6. Day 6

    Te Anau to Dunedin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)

    Optional Activities

    • Morning walk around Te Anau lake
    • Explore atmospheric art-lined alleys in Dunedin
    • Visit Speight's Brewery
    • Visit Larnach Castle
    • Wildlife watching excursion
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
    Speight's Brewery
    Larnach Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Dunedin to Oamaru

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Otago University grounds
    • Explore George Street in Dunedin
    • Visit Oamaru's Victorian architecture and boutiques
    Landmarks
    Otago University
    George Street
    Oamaru
  8. Day 8

    Oamaru to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    • Witness the universe at Tekapo's Dark Sky Project - Indoor Dark Sky Astronomy Experience
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Tekapo Dark Sky Project
  9. Day 9

    Depart Christchurch

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AAT Kings

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
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  • C
    October 11th, 2023
    4
    Overall from booking the tour to actually doing the tour was very good. Very good tour which ticked off some of my...
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  • M
    February 13th, 2020
    5
    The scenery was incredible and our tour guide Sarah was terrific as well!
    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: AAT Kings
    Hello Michael, Thanks for leaving a review of our Southern Wonders tour, and we are glad to hear that Sarah brought New Zealand to life for you. We look forward to welcoming you again on an AAT Kings tour in the future. Many thanks, AAT Kings
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    Molly

    Asked on November 25th, 2025

    What is the best tour for older folks with some mobility issues?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten November 2025

      Our tours require a low-medium level of fitness. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. There will be considerable time standing as well. The majority of our guests are around retirement age, but with good mobility. We recommend guests with any mobility issues complete the specific requirements form attached, so operations can review their requirements and determine if the tour is suitable for them.

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    Robert

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    Do I need to prepay now for booking and is it possible to turn money back (earlier prepayment) if I don't gratitude with Visa?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten May 2025

      A non-refundable deposit is required upon confirmation. Sorry, but the Travel Visa is your responsibility and unfortunately we can not waive the loss of the deposit, in case you will be unable to obtain the visa/eta.

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