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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Culinary Walking Tour with local Maori guide
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Regional menu onboard TranzAlpine train)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey to Greymouth
- Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio Visit in Greymouth
Landmarks
Punakaiki Beach
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Paparoa National Park
Day 3
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Punakaiki to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Rocks & Blowholes Visit
- Okarito Plant Project Restoration Activity
Landmarks
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Okarito
Day 4
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier
- Access to West Coast Wildlife Centre
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
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Day 5
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Franz Josef to Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of West Coast Wildlife Centre
Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Lake Wanaka
Day 6
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station deer farm)
Included Activities
- Criffel Station Lunch Experience
Optional Activities
- Mt Iron hike for views over Lake Wanaka
Landmarks
Mt Iron
Lake Wanaka
Criffel Station
Day 7
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner featuring local produce)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound Cruise
- Three-course Dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Kayak exploration (weather dependent)
Landmarks
Lake Manapouri
Wilmot Pass
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park
Day 8
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Morning fiord exploration
Landmarks
Doubtful Sound
Southern Alps
Day 9
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with group)
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- Arrowtown Walking Tour
- Gibbston Valley Wine Tasting
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Gibbston Valley
Day 10
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Punakaiki Beach
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Paparoa National Park

Landmarks
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Okarito

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika
West Coast Wildlife Centre

Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Lake Wanaka

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Mt Iron
Lake Wanaka
Criffel Station

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Lake Manapouri
Wilmot Pass
Doubtful Sound
Fiordland National Park

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Doubtful Sound
Southern Alps

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Arrowtown
Gibbston Valley

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Renate5.0•March 2026
Our guide was excellent. The itinerary was very comprehensive, we saw a lot, more than we expected, and were taken to...
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Renate! We're so glad to hear you had an awesome time on our Premium New Zealand South Island trip, and we appreciate the constructive feedback about the trip to Milford Sound. Thank you again and we hope to have you travel with us again soon!
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Gerald5.0•April 2024
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Traveled in April 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to see that you rated your experience 5 stars and are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and informative experience. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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Asked on July 29th, 2026
Do you have any options to visit the glow worm caves?
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- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2026
  Unfortunately on this trip there is no visit to Waitomo, where the glow worm caves are. However, here are a few other tour options that include this or have it available as an optional activity:
  
  Premium New Zealand Encompassed
  
  Premium New Zealand North Island
  
  New Zealand Uncovered (Southbound)

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