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New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days (Superior)

10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6 (2,625 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Meet and greet on arrival
- Pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey
- Coach travel to Hokitika and Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Day 3
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic coach drive along the West Coast
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
Fox Glacier
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce at Colonel's Homestead)
Included Activities
- Cruise on TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
- Short farm tour
- Return cruise on TSS Earnslaw with sing-along
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Heritage tour into scenic Skippers Canyon
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak Station
Skippers Canyon
Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown
- City sightseeing in Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Day 6
Milford Sound
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board during Milford Sound cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Milford Sound
- Views of Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
Optional Activities
- Watch Ata Whenua - Shadowland at Fiordland Cinema
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak
Day 7
Te Anau to Dunedin
Te Anau to Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City sights tour of Dunedin
- Guided tour of Larnach Castle
- Ultimate High Tea at Larnach Castle Grand Ballroom
- Time to stroll through Larnach Castle gardens
Landmarks
Dunedin
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Day 8
Dunedin to Twizel
Dunedin to Twizel
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Oamaru
- Travel through Mackenzie Country with views of Aoraki / Mt Cook
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Oamaru
Waitaki River
Lake Benmore
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Day 9
Twizel to Christchurch
Twizel to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Tekapo
- View Church of the Good Shepherd
- View Sheep Dog Statue
- City sights tour of Christchurch
- Pre-dinner drink at farewell dinner
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheep Dog Statue
Day 10
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Fox Glacier
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Walter Peak Station
Skippers Canyon

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak

Landmarks
Dunedin
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula

Landmarks
Oamaru
Waitaki River
Lake Benmore
Aoraki / Mt Cook

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheep Dog Statue

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Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
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Rating: 4.6 (2,625 reviews)
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Response rate: 88%
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4.6

Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days (Superior)

Itinerary

Introduction

Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Te Anau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Milford Sound

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau to Dunedin

Included Activities

Dunedin to Twizel

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Twizel to Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch

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