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Southern Spectacular (19 destinations)

12 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Gumption Restaurant & Bar
    • Dinner at Riverside Market
    • Dinner at Francesca's Italian Kitchen
    Landmarks
    Riverside Market
    The Terrace
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Haast River Safari jet boat ride
    Landmarks
    Haast River
    South Westland World Heritage area
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Milford Sound to Dunedin

    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    Dunedin to Mount Cook

    Included Activities

    • Moeraki Boulders visit
    Landmarks
    Moeraki Boulders
    Central Otago
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
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  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    Christchurch

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