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New Zealand South Island Discovery (Superior) - 10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6 (2,572 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

Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Meet and greet on arrival
- Hotel transfer
Day 2
TranzAlpine - Hokitika - Franz Josef
TranzAlpine - Hokitika - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey
- Travel through Arthur's Pass and the Southern Alps
- Stop in Hokitika
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Day 3
Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel along the West Coast
- Pass through Fox Glacier township
- Journey via Haast Pass
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 vintage steamship
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
- Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
- Return cruise with piano sing-along
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Heritage tour into Skippers Canyon
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon
Walter Peak Station
Day 5
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown
- Explore Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Day 6
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
- View Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
- Lunch on board cruise
Optional Activities
- Watch Ata Whenua - Shadowland at Fiordland Cinema
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak
Fiordland Cinema
Day 7
Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin - Larnach Castle
Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin - Larnach Castle
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dunedin city sights tour
- Larnach Castle guided tour
- Ultimate High Tea at Larnach Castle Grand Ballroom
- Garden visit at Larnach Castle
Landmarks
Dunedin
Otago Peninsula
Larnach Castle
Day 8
Dunedin - Oamaru - Mackenzie Country - Twizel
Dunedin - Oamaru - Mackenzie Country - Twizel
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Oamaru
- Travel along Waitaki River
- View Lake Benmore
- See 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 - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Complimentary pre-dinner drink and farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Tekapo
- View Church of the Good Shepherd
- View Sheep Dog Statue
- Christchurch city sights tour
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 10
Christchurch
Christchurch
Included Activities
- Airport transfer

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Fox Glacier
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon
Walter Peak Station

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak
Fiordland Cinema

Landmarks
Dunedin
Otago Peninsula
Larnach Castle

Landmarks
Oamaru
Waitaki River
Lake Benmore
Aoraki / Mt Cook

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd

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Rating: 4.6 (2,572 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 92%
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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
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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anthony5.0•April 2026
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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New Zealand South Island Discovery (Superior) - 10 days

Itinerary

Christchurch

Included Activities

TranzAlpine - Hokitika - Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin - Larnach Castle

Included Activities

Dunedin - Oamaru - Mackenzie Country - Twizel

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch

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