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Premium New Zealand South Island (30 destinations)

10 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Meals
    Dinner (Three-course welcome dinner celebrating local producers at a restaurant that champions sustainability)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Canterbury region produce
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch - Punakaiki

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Orientation Walk around Christchurch
    • Lake Brunner Nature Walk
    • Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio Visit in Greymouth
    • Monteith's Brewery Tour & Tasting
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Castle Hill
    Lake Brunner
    Monteith's Brewery
    Punakaiki Beach
  3. Day 3

    Punakaiki - Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Rocks & Blowhole Visit
    • Okarito Plant Project Restoration Activity
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Rocks
    Punakaiki Blowholes
    Okarito
  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier
    • West Coast Wildlife Centre access

    Optional Activities

    • Heli-Hiking Tour - from NZD695
    • Kayaking Excursion - from NZD149
    • Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise - NZD125
    • Waiho Hot Tubs - from NZD89
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Lake Mapourika
  5. Day 5

    Franz Josef - Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • West Coast Wildlife Centre Visit with Ranger
    Landmarks
    West Coast Wildlife Centre
    Lake Wanaka
  6. Day 6

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chef-guided foraging and tasting tour lunch at Criffel Station)

    Included Activities

    • Criffel Station Lunch Experience with chef-guided foraging and tasting tour

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Iron hike
    Landmarks
    Mt Iron
    Criffel Station
  7. Day 7

    Wanaka - Doubtful Sound

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner featuring local produce)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing at Lake Manapouri
    • Scenic drive via Wilmot Pass
    • Doubtful Sound Cruise with resident naturalist
    • Kayak exploration (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Manapouri
    Wilmot Pass
    Deep Cove
    Doubtful Sound
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  8. Day 8

    Doubtful Sound - Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Morning fiord exploration
    • Ferry return to Lake Manapouri
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Lake Manapouri
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  9. Day 9

    Queenstown - Arrowtown

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown Walking Tour
    • Gibbston Valley Wine Tasting
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Gibbston Valley
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

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