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New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Groups)

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From Wellington to Christchurch
4.4 (118 reviews)
  • Row of pastel-colored buildings with balconies.
  • Wellington city overview with a red cable car and harbor.
  • Skyline of Wellington with a view of the harbor and bay.
  • Coastal view with rocky shoreline and ocean.
  • Landscape with a bay surrounded by green hills and snowy mountains.
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  • View of a blue lake surrounded by mountains and a village.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Cook Grand Chancellor)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Wellington
    • Visit Mount Victoria peak for 360-degree views of harbour and city

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand (entrance fee applies)
    Landmarks
    Mount Victoria
    Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
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  3. Day 2

    Wellington to Blenheim

    Wellington to Blenheim
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Marlborough)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Cook Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound
    • Guided tour of Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with Knights of the Sky and Dangerous Exhibitions
    Landmarks
    Cook Strait
    Queen Charlotte Sound
    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  4. Day 3

    Blenheim

    Blenheim
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Marlborough)

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tour of local vineyards
    • Mail Boat cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound with scenic views, wildlife encounters, and commentary
    Landmarks
    Queen Charlotte Sound
  5. Day 4

    Blenheim to Christchurch

    Blenheim to Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
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  6. Day 5

    Christchurch to Lake Ohau

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

    Included Activities

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

    Lake Ohau to Queenstown

    Lake Ohau to Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Lindis Pass
    • Visit Jones Family fruit stall
    • Explore Highlands Motorsport Park Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at Fergburger, Queenstown's world-famous gourmet burger eatery
    Landmarks
    Lindis Pass
    Cromwell
    Highlands Motorsport Park Museum
    Arrowtown
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  8. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Visit Kiwi Park
    Landmarks
    Kiwi Park
  9. Day 8

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    Meals
    Dinner (Hors d'oeuvres followed by three-course buffet meal), Breakfast (Delicious cooked breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Milford Mariner)

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Devil's Staircase to Te Anau
    • Travel through Fiordland National Park viewing glaciers and mountain ranges
    • View Mirror Lakes
    • Drive through Homer Tunnel
    • Overnight cruise on Milford Mariner
    • Explore Milford Sound fiord's waterfalls, rainforest, and mountains
    • Kayak or tender boat exploration of shoreline
    • Specialist nature guide commentary
    • Access to spacious viewing decks and observation lounge
    Landmarks
    Devil's Staircase
    Te Anau
    Fiordland National Park
    Mirror Lakes
    Homer Tunnel
    Milford Sound (Piopiotahi)
  10. Day 9

    Milford Sound to Wānaka

    Milford Sound to Wānaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wanaka Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wānaka
    Southern Alps
  11. Day 10

    Wānaka to Fox Glacier

    Wānaka to Fox Glacier
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heartland Fox Glacier)
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Makarora
    Haast Pass
  12. Day 11

    Fox Glacier to Christchurch

    Fox Glacier to Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Drive past Hokitika
    • Travel over Arthur's Pass through Southern Alps
    • Enjoy dinner in Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Fox and Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) with optional glacier landing (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier)
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Canterbury Plains
  13. Day 12

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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  • James Cook Grand Chancellor

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Scenic Hotel Marlborough

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Wyndham Garden

    Hotel
    Days 4, 11

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Milford Mariner

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    day 8

  • Wanaka Hotel

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    day 9

  • Heartland Fox Glacier

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    day 10

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