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Southern Wonders of New Zealand – 10 Day Journey

10 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Start point
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name card)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Canterbury Museum
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    Canterbury Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Ohau/Twizel via Lake Tekapo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Christchurch
    • Visit Lake Tekapo
    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
    • Mt John Lookout viewing
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Mt John Lookout
  3. Day 3

    Lake Ohau/Twizel to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Mackenzie Basin
    • Visit Kawarau Gorge
    • View Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping at Kawarau Gorge
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Gorge
    Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge
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  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat on the river
    • River kayaking
    • Skyline Queenstown Gondola
    • 4WD adventure through Lord of the Rings locations
    • Visit Gibbston Valley wineries
    • Stroll along Lake Wakatipu
    • Dine at Fergburger
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Gibbston Valley
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Wanaka via Arrowtown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive via Crown Range
    • Visit Arrowtown

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike from Wanaka
    • Relax along Lake Wanaka's shore
    Landmarks
    Crown Range
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wanaka
  6. Day 6

    Wanaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mou Waho Island cruise
    • Guided nature walk on Mou Waho Island

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Arethusa Pool summit on Mou Waho Island
    • Explore That Wanaka Tree
    • Hiking trails in the region
    • Cycling routes
    Landmarks
    Mou Waho Island
    Arethusa Pool
    That Wanaka Tree
  7. Day 7

    Wanaka to Franz Josef Glacier

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Lake Hāwea scenic viewpoint
    • Stop at Lake Wanaka scenic viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Lake Hāwea
    Lake Wanaka
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone pendant carving experience
    • View Franz Josef Glacier

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight and guided hike on Franz Josef Glacier
    • Relax at Glacier Hot Pools
    • Kayaking on glacial lake
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Aoraki / Mount Cook
    Glacier Hot Pools
  9. Day 9

    Franz Josef to Christchurch via TranzAlpine Train

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Kiwi Centre
    Landmarks
    National Kiwi Centre
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri River
  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    End point
    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here )
    Meals
    Breakfast

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