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Southern Spirit (Small Groups)

13 days
From Christchurch to Wellington
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 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
    • Visit forward-thinking restaurants and bars
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Omarama

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Omarama to Invercargill

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bill Richardson Transport World

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Clyde historic town centre
    Landmarks
    Clyde
    Bill Richardson Transport World
  4. Day 4

    Invercargill to Te Anau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour and presentation at Templeton Flax Mill (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

    Optional Activities

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

    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing cruise in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Fiordland National Park
  6. Day 6

    Te Anau to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Real Country with local farmer demonstrations (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Arrowtown's historic streets and boutiques
    Landmarks
    Real Country
    Arrowtown
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Fergburger

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride on Shotover River
    • Wine vineyard tours
    • Afternoon cruise on historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm with gourmet barbecue dinner
    Landmarks
    Fergburger
    Shotover River
    Lake Wakatipu
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown to Christchurch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jones Family fruit stall
    • Travel over Lindis Pass alpine crossing
    • View Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    • City tour of Christchurch landmarks
    Landmarks
    Lindis Pass
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Mount Cook
    Canterbury Plains
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic TranzAlpine train journey to Arthur's Pass
    • Visit Greymouth

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
    Landmarks
    TranzAlpine
    Arthur's Pass
    Greymouth
    Pancake Rocks
  10. Day 10

    Punakaiki to Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic views of Buller Gorge
    • Views of Kahurangi National Park
    Landmarks
    Buller Gorge
    Kahurangi National Park
  11. Day 11

    Nelson

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Rutherford Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tahunanui Beach
    • Excursion to Abel Tasman National Park
    Landmarks
    Tahunanui Beach
    Abel Tasman National Park
  12. Day 12

    Nelson to Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound and Cook Strait
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Tory Channel
    Cook Strait
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  13. Day 13

    Wellington

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City sights tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)

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    April 7th, 2026
    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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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