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New Zealand's Southern Drift (Small Groups)

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Start and end in Christchurch
4.4 (118 reviews)
  • Jagged blue ice formations of a vast glacier beneath snow-capped peaks
  • Turquoise sound or lake surrounded by forested peninsulas and distant misty mountains.
  • Red cable car ascends track overlooking Wellington city and harbour
  • Ornate Victorian fountain and historic stone building in Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  • Heritage stone building framed by blossoming trees and manicured lawns
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Plan your adventure:
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AAT Kings
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Lake Ohau

    Christchurch to Lake Ohau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Family-style dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Ohau Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city sights tour
    • View Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    • Afternoon tea with Pavlova Queen Angie at Lake Tekapo home
    Landmarks
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
  3. Day 3

    Lake Ohau to Queenstown

    Lake Ohau to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at world-famous Fergburger in Queenstown)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Included Activities

    • Highlands Motorsport Park Museum Cromwell
    • Visit historic Arrowtown
    • Lunch at world-famous Fergburger in Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Jones Family fruit stall in Cromwell
    Landmarks
    Highlands Motorsport Park Museum
    Arrowtown
  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Optional Activities

    • High-octane jet boat ride
    • Kiwi Park visit to discover New Zealand's feathered friends
    Landmarks
    Kiwi Park
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Queenstown to Milford Sound
    Meals
    Dinner (Hors d'oeuvres followed by three-course buffet meal), Breakfast (Delicious cooked breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Milford Mariner)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise overnight on Milford Sound
    • Kayak or travel by tender boat along Milford Sound's shoreline
    • Travel through spectacular Fiordland National Park
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Mirror Lake
    Homer Tunnel
  6. Day 6

    Milford Sound to Wanaka

    Milford Sound to Wanaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wanaka Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Lake Wānaka
  7. Day 7

    Wānaka to Fox Glacier Township

    Wānaka to Fox Glacier Township
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heartland Fox Glacier, Heartland Glacier Country)

    Included Activities

    • See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glacier with possible glacier landing
    Landmarks
    Lake Hawea
    Makarora
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Fox Glacier Township to Christchurch

    Fox Glacier Township to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Travel over the Haast Pass and through iconic landscapes
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Hokitika
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Wyndham Garden

    Hotel
    Days 1, 8

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

    Hotel
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  • Milford Mariner

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Wanaka Hotel

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Heartland Fox Glacier, Heartland Glacier Country

    Hotel
    day 7

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    • For any tour departing before October 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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