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New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group) (including Hokitika)

12 days
From Wellington to Christchurch
4.3
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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

    Wellington

    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Included Activities

    • Mount Victoria orientation tour with 360-degree views of Wellington harbour and city

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum of New Zealand visit (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
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  2. Day 2

    Wellington to Blenheim

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Marlborough)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Cook Strait through Queen Charlotte Sound to Blenheim
    • Guided tour of Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Exhibitions
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  3. Day 3

    Blenheim

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Marlborough)

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tour of local vineyards
    • Mail Boat cruise in Queen Charlotte Sound delivering mail and supplies to local residents with scenic views, wildlife encounters, and insightful commentary
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Marlborough
  4. Day 4

    Blenheim to Christchurch

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)

    Optional Activities

    • Kaikoura marine wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
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  5. Day 5

    Christchurch to Lake Ohau

    Meals
    Dinner (Family-style dinner at Lake Ohau Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Ohau Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city exploration
    • Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    • Afternoon tea at Angie and Stan Taylor's home with pavlova demonstration
    • Family-style dinner at Lake Ohau Lodge
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Ohau
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  6. Day 6

    Lake Ohau to Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Highlands Museum visit
    • Lunch at Fergburger in Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Jones Family fruit stall visit
    Landmarks
    Lindis Pass
    Highlands Museum
    Arrowtown
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Kiwi Park to discover New Zealand's feathered friends
    Landmarks
    Kiwi Park
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Dinner (Hors d'oeuvres followed by three-course buffet meal on Milford Mariner), Breakfast (Cooked breakfast on Milford Mariner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Milford Mariner)

    Included Activities

    • Devil's Staircase scenic drive
    • Fiordland National Park journey with glacier and mountain views
    • Mirror Lake viewing
    • Homer Tunnel drive
    • Milford Sound cruise overnight on Milford Mariner
    • Kayak or tender boat exploration of Milford Sound shoreline
    • Specialist nature guide commentary on board
    Landmarks
    Devil's Staircase
    Te Anau
    Fiordland National Park
    Mirror Lake
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound
  9. Day 9

    Milford Sound to Wanaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wanaka Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wānaka
  10. Day 10

    Wanaka to Fox Glacier Township

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heartland Fox Glacier)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere with possible glacier landing
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Makarora
    Haast Pass
    Fox Glacier
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere
  11. Day 11

    Fox Glacier Township to Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in Christchurch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Arthur's Pass scenic drive
    • Dinner in Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Hokitika exploration
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Canterbury Plains
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch

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  • Woldeyesus
    April 7th, 2026
    Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
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    January 29th, 2026
    We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
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    January 6th, 2026
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