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Southern Spectacular (19 destinations)

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 50
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Gumption Restaurant & Bar
- Dinner at Riverside Market
- Dinner at Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Landmarks
Riverside Market
The Terrace
Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch
Optional Activities
- Punting on the Avon
- Botanic Gardens Tour
- Christchurch Sightseeing Tour
- Akaroa Day Trip with Nature Cruise
- International Antarctic Centre Penguin Express ride
- Kai Safari - Christchurch culinary experience
Landmarks
Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Akaroa
International Antarctic Centre
Day 3
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey across the Southern Alps
- Franz Josef Glacier viewing
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier with landing (additional expense, book prior to departure)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Waimakariri River
Canterbury Plains
Day 4
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Included Activities
- Haast River Safari jet boat ride
Landmarks
Haast River
South Westland World Heritage area
Day 5
Queenstown
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Dart River Safari
- Boutique Winery Tour
- Shotover Jet Adventure
- Safari of the Scenes Tour
- Skyline Gondola
- Skippers Canyon tour
Landmarks
Dart River Valley
Glenorchy
Shotover River
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon
Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise with dinner at Walter Peak Station
- Dinner at Boardwalk Restaurant
- Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant
- Hotel dinner
Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Station
Day 7
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Meals
Dinner (Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound viewing
- Overnight stay on Milford Mariner
- Small boat or kayak exploration from the Mariner
- Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner
Landmarks
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Day 8
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Day 9
Dunedin
Dunedin
Meals
Meal (Hearty meal at Speight's Ale House (included with Speight's Brewery tour))
Included Activities
- Speight's Brewery hearty meal at Speight's Ale House
Optional Activities
- Tour of Larnach Castle
- Northern Royal Albatross Tour
- Heritage Walking Tour
- Speight's Brewery tour
Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Speight's Brewery
Day 10
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Included Activities
- Moeraki Boulders visit
Landmarks
Moeraki Boulders
Central Otago
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
Day 11
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Included Activities
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit
- Iconic tram ride through Christchurch
Landmarks
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Mackenzie region
Canterbury Plains
Day 12
Christchurch
Christchurch

Landmarks
Riverside Market
The Terrace

Landmarks
Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Akaroa
International Antarctic Centre

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Waimakariri River
Canterbury Plains

Landmarks
Haast River
South Westland World Heritage area

Landmarks
Dart River Valley
Glenorchy
Shotover River
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon

Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Station

Landmarks
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Speight's Brewery

Landmarks
Moeraki Boulders
Central Otago
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

Landmarks
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Mackenzie region
Canterbury Plains

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Laurie5.0•February 2020
we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was...
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Wendy4.5•January 2019
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free...
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free choices available. Top class local guides and excellent activities. New Zealand itself is beautiful. We were a group of 40 and everyone was fabulous. Our tour director Sally was brilliant, totally in touch with everyone and very jolly all along. Very professional. Our driver Alan was also excellent, very knowledgeable on all the places we travelled through. What a lot of fun.Show more
Patricia4.0•May 2018
Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was...
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Southern Spectacular (19 destinations)

Itinerary

Christchurch

Optional Activities

Christchurch

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Included Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Milford Sound

Included Activities

Milford Sound to Dunedin

Dunedin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dunedin to Mount Cook

Included Activities

Mount Cook to Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch

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