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Premium New Zealand South Island (26 destinations)

10 days
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From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
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  • Cozy bedroom with a view of a vineyard.
  • Variety of dishes on a dining table with people eating.
  • Vineyard with mountains and clear skies.
  • Milford Sound with waterfall and mountains under a blue sky.
  • Wine tasting session with a sommelier present.
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  • Person holding a kiwi bird.
  • Group of people on a boat trip in Milford Sound with mountainous views.
  • Group of deer in a field with snow-covered mountains in the background.
  • Majestic scenery of Milford Sound under soft light.
  • Friends tasting wine together at a winery.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
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

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch culinary walking tour with local Maori guide
    • Welcome dinner
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Christchurch to Punakaiki
    Meals
    Lunch (Menu inspired by regions along the TranzAlpine route)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch orientation tour with leader
    • TranzAlpine scenic train to Greymouth
    • Greymouth Pounamu (Greenstone) studio visit
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Beach
  3. Day 3

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Rocks and Blowholes visit
    • Okarito Plant Project restoration activity
    Landmarks
    Pancake Rocks
    Blowholes
    Okarito
  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef

    Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Franz Josef Glacier self-guided walk
    • Heli-hiking tour (from NZD695)
    • Kayaking excursion (from NZD149)
    • Lake Mapourika scenic cruise (NZD125)
    • Waiho Hot Tubs soak (from NZD89)
    • West Coast Wildlife Centre self-guided exploration
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Lake Mapourika
  5. Day 5

    Franz Josef to Wanaka

    Franz Josef to Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • West Coast Wildlife Centre ranger-guided tour
    Landmarks
    West Coast Wildlife Centre
    Lake Wanaka
  6. Day 6

    Wanaka

    Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Criffel Station deer farm)

    Included Activities

    • Criffel Station deer farm tour
    • Chef-guided foraging and tasting tour
    • Criffel Station lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Iron hike
    Landmarks
    Mt Iron
  7. Day 7

    Wanaka to Doubtful Sound

    Wanaka to Doubtful Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner featuring local produce)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Manapouri ferry crossing
    • Scenic drive to Deep Cove via Wilmot Pass
    • Doubtful Sound cruise
    • Three-course dinner on cruise vessel

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking exploration (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Lake Manapouri
    Doubtful Sound
    Deep Cove
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  8. Day 8

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  9. Day 9

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown leader-led walking tour
    • Gibbston Valley wine tasting
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Gibbston Valley
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

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5.0
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  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • R
    March 14th, 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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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    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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  • G
    April 30th, 2024
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    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    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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