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Southern Spirit (Small Group, 2026/2027)

12 days
From Christchurch to Wellington
4.3
116 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical 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
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Omarama

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • City sights tour of Christchurch
    • Visit Cardboard Cathedral
    • Free time in Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Geraldine and Barkers Store
    Landmarks
    Cardboard Cathedral
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  3. Day 3

    Clyde to Invercargill

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Transport World)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kelvin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Privately guided tour of Transport World
    • Dinner at Transport World

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Clyde's historic precinct
    Landmarks
    Transport World
  4. Day 4

    Invercargill to Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Templeton Flax Mill
    • Presentation from Nathan Templeton on flax mill history

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riverton's local cafes
    Landmarks
    Templeton Flax Mill
    Fiordland National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Real Country Farm Experience with demonstrations of horse communication and sheep dog mustering
    • Visit Arrowtown historic gold rush village
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Fergburger)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Fergburger

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride on Shotover River
    • Wine tasting at surrounding vineyards
    • Afternoon cruise on historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm with gourmet barbecue dinner (all own expense)
    Landmarks
    Shotover River
  7. Day 7

    Queenstown to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jones Family fruit stall
    • Travel over Lindis Pass alpine crossing
    • View Lake Tekapo
    • View Church of the Good Shepherd
    • Christchurch city tour
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Mount Cook
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  8. Day 8

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey through Southern Alps
    • Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks from scenic viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Greymouth's mining history
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
  9. Day 9

    Punakaiki to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Buller Gorge
    Kahurangi National Park
  10. Day 10

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nelson, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tahunanui Beach
    • Visit Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Tahunanui Beach
  11. Day 11

    Nelson to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound, Tory Channel, and Cook Strait to Wellington
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Cook Strait
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  12. Day 12

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wellington city sights tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa
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  • Woldeyesus
    April 7th, 2026
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    Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
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    January 29th, 2026
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    January 6th, 2026
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