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Southern Spectacular (2026/2027)

10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.9

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Operator: AAT Kings
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch city
Day 2
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel)
Included Activities
- Guided Christchurch tour including Cardboard Cathedral and library
- Be My Guest afternoon tea at Lake Tekapo (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
- View Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Landmarks
Cardboard Cathedral
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Day 3
Oamaru to Dunedin
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Southern Cross)
Optional Activities
- Visit sustainable gin distillery
- Tour Larnach Castle
Landmarks
Oamaru Victorian Streetscapes
Larnach Castle
Day 4
Dunedin to Lake Manapouri
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas)
Included Activities
- Jet boat ride down Waiau River to Lake Manapouri (conservation contribution included)
- Pomona Island visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Glowworm Caves
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Pomona Island
Lake Manapouri
Waiau River
Glowworm Caves
Day 5
Lake Manapouri to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel, Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruise with naturalist guide
- Scenic drive through Fiordland National Park
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
Day 6
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel, Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Gourmet barbecue Highlight Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Central Otago cellar door wine tour
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Central Otago wine region
Day 7
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- Visit Arrowtown
- View Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere from scenic viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with optional glacier landing
Landmarks
The Remarkables
Arrowtown
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Day 8
Franz Josef to Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)
Included Activities
- Walk along Hokitika West Coast shore
- View Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Landmarks
Hokitika
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Day 9
Punakaiki to Christchurch
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at legendary Monteith's Brewery), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Pounamu Pathway cultural experience
- Lunch at Monteith's Brewery
- TranzAlpine scenic train journey through Southern Alps
Landmarks
Ponaumu Pathway
Monteith's Brewery
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Day 10
Depart Christchurch

Landmarks
Cardboard Cathedral
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo

Landmarks
Oamaru Victorian Streetscapes
Larnach Castle

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Pomona Island
Lake Manapouri
Waiau River
Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Mirror Lakes
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Central Otago wine region

Landmarks
The Remarkables
Arrowtown
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere

Landmarks
Hokitika
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

Landmarks
Ponaumu Pathway
Monteith's Brewery
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

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Where You'll Stay

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Hotel
day 2
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Hotel
day 3
Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas
Hotel
day 4
Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel
day 7
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Hotel
day 8

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4.9

Overall rating based on 12 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.3

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Patricia
April 16th, 2024
5.0
I would highly recommend Isobel and driver Mark. They paid very good attention to detail and the comfort of the...
I would highly recommend Isobel and driver Mark. They paid very good attention to detail and the comfort of the clients. I felt safe and secure as Mark's driving was very competent and Isobel was delightful, patient ans fun. She is a real people person with extensive knowledge of the areas visited, legends of the indigenous peoples, thinterpretation of place names and history. Mark and Isobel worked well together, meal times, departure times and other important information was provided well in advance. Good provision was made for frequent stops for toilet breaks and the purchase of refreshments. I likes the attention to time keeping.Show more
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Patricia
April 16th, 2024
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The guide, Isobel, paid very good attention to details and the comfort of her...
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The guide, Isobel, paid very good attention to details and the comfort of her tourists.I felt safe and secure in the bus as Mark's driving was very competent and Isobel was delightful, patient and full of fun, a real people person.She and Mark worked well together, meal times, departure times and other important information was provided well in advance. Good provision was made for frequent stops to allow for toilet breaks and the purchase of refreshments. I liked their attention to time keeping. For me, everything worked smoothly which made the tour relaxed and stress free. I would highly recommend Isobel and Mark.Show more
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Norman
February 16th, 2024
5.0
Overall an excellent tour. But it was surprising and disappointing that in some of the hotels, the shower was in the...
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Janet
January 29th, 2024
5.0
Isabel and Stu were so knowledgeable and fun throughout the tour! What an educational and exciting tour.
Traveled in January 2024
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Susan
November 18th, 2023
5.0
Great itinerary and guide. Hotels and food excellent.
Traveled in November 2023
Dorothy
April 29th, 2023
5.0
My tour was wonderful, awesome scenic views and fantastic tour guides and driver! Everywhere we stopped was...
My tour was wonderful, awesome scenic views and fantastic tour guides and driver! Everywhere we stopped was spectacular! The towns and villages all had their own special charm! The hotels were very nice and amenities good! The food was very good! I especially enjoyed Angie and Stan’s cooking afternoon! My photographs are extraordinarily memorable! I was so happy to meet the other people on the tour and we all had a great time together! I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the South Island!Show more
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Jane
April 28th, 2023
4.0
Great tour host, great driver. No name tags that made it a little more difficult to get to know people. Great scenery...
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Traveled in April 2023
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Trevor
March 26th, 2023
5.0
The 10 day tour of the South Island was well planned and a great experience.. Both the driver and tour guide were...
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Traveled in February 2023
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Michael
February 11th, 2023
5.0
Fantastic Best vacation
Traveled in January 2023
J
Joanne
January 20th, 2023
5.0
We saw so much of the South Island of New Zealand—truly a trip of a lifetime! Well planned and organized. I felt very...
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Traveled in December 2022

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interested in southern spectacular tour leaving feb 17th 2026 for 10 days? Pricing per adult
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