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Classic | Southern Highlights Tour

11 days
From Wellington to Queenstown
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 35
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Queenstown beachfront
    • Shop and retail therapy
    • Visit rose gardens
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
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  2. Day 2

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
    • Return plane flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
    • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Earnslaw
    • River experiences and activities
    • Queenstown nightlife
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
    Lake Wakatipu
    TSS Earnslaw
  3. Day 3

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight to Franz Josef Glacier
    • Nature walk
    • Natural hot pools
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef to West Coast

    Included Activities

    • West Coast TreeTop Walkway

    Optional Activities

    • Short nature walk to view Franz Josef Glacier and valley
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    TreeTop Walkway
  5. Day 5

    West Coast to Christchurch

    Meals
    Meal on train

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
    • World-Famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    Otira Tunnel
    Great Divide
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri River
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  6. Day 6

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner at one of Christchurch's impeccable restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums
    • Explore Riverside Markets
    • Punting on the Avon River
    • Gondola ride
    • Visit botanical gardens
    • Explore cafes and side streets
    Landmarks
    Riverside Markets
    Avon River
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  7. Day 7

    Christchurch to Kaikōura

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board the Coastal Pacific Train)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching
    • Albatross encounters
    • Dolphin encounters
    • Browse local artisan shops
    • Browse local gift shops
    Landmarks
    Kaikōura
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  8. Day 8

    Kaikōura to Marlborough

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tour with vineyard visits and winemaker discussions
    Landmarks
    Marlborough region
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Marlborough to Wellington

    Meals
    Lunch (Hearty seafaring lunch on board the Interislander Ferry)

    Included Activities

    • Cook Strait Ferry Crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Wellington city
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Queen Charlotte Sound
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  10. Day 10

    Wellington

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa Museum Introduction Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cuba Street cafes, bookstores, and shops
    • Visit Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
    • Visit museums
    • Explore historic buildings
    • Visit botanic gardens
    • Explore coffee culture and cafes
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa Museum)
    Cuba Street
    Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary
  11. Day 11

    Departing Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast with fellow travelers)

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Wellington (pre-arrange with Travel Centre)
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