Southern Wonders (from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo)

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From Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

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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 (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
- Dine at forward-thinking restaurants and bars
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey through the Southern Alps
- See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Hokitika
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Stop and explore Arrowtown's character-filled boutiques and tree-lined streets
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wanaka
Lake Hawea
Lake Dunstan
Arrowtown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
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 the natural drama of Skippers Canyon
- Step into Lord of the Rings movie scenery
- Sip through surrounding vineyards
Landmarks
Skippers Canyon
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)
Included Activities
- Embark on a cruise in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi to admire towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and untouched fiord scenery
Landmarks
Mirror Lakes
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Te Anau
Day 6
Te Anau to Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)
Optional Activities
- Explore atmospheric art-lined alleys in Dunedin
- Visit grand Larnach Castle
- Sip a lager at Speight's Brewery
- Discover local wildlife
Landmarks
Te Anau
Larnach Castle
Speight's Brewery
Dunedin
Day 7
Dunedin to Omarama
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Otago University grounds
- Explore Dunedin's George Street
- Visit Oamaru's Victorian architecture and original boutiques
Landmarks
Otago University
George Street
Oamaru
Day 8
Omarama 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
Christchurch
Day 9
Christchurch
Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Christchurch

Landmarks
Canterbury Plains
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Hokitika
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wanaka
Lake Hawea
Lake Dunstan
Arrowtown
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Skippers Canyon
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak High Country Farm

Landmarks
Mirror Lakes
Cleddau Valley
Milford Sound
Fiordland National Park
Te Anau

Landmarks
Te Anau
Larnach Castle
Speight's Brewery
Dunedin

Landmarks
Otago University
George Street
Oamaru

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Tekapo Dark Sky Project
Christchurch

Landmarks
Christchurch

What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel
day 2
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Hotel
day 5
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Hotel
day 6
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotel
day 7

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AAT Kings

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.3

C
Christine
October 12th, 2023
4.0
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
michael
February 13th, 2020
5.0
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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Southern Wonders (from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo)

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Christchurch

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Christchurch to Franz Josef

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Franz Josef to Queenstown

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Queenstown

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Queenstown to Te Anau

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Te Anau to Dunedin

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Dunedin to Omarama

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Omarama to Christchurch

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Christchurch

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