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New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days

10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6 (2,668 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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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner with pre-dinner drink)
Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey
- Coach travel through river valleys and gorges to Arthur's Pass
- Travel to Hokitika
- Travel to 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
Included Activities
- Travel along West Coast with views of Southern Alps
- Travel through Fox Glacier township
- Travel via Haast Pass
- Arrival in Queenstown
Landmarks
Fox Glacier
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce)
Included Activities
- Cruise on TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce
- Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
- Return cruise on TSS Earnslaw to Queenstown with sing-along
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride
- Heritage tour into Skippers Canyon
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon
Day 5
Queenstown to Te Anau
Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown
- Travel to Te Anau
Optional Activities
- Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Day 6
Te Anau to Milford Sound
Te Anau to Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Travel through Fiordland scenery
- Cruise through Milford Sound
- Viewing of Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
- Lunch on Milford Sound cruise
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
- Dunedin city sights tour
- Guided tour of Larnach Castle
- Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle
- Exploration of 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 along Waitaki River
- Passing Lake Benmore
- Travel through Mackenzie Country with views of Aoraki / Mt Cook
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Oamaru
Lake Benmore
Aoraki / Mt Cook
Day 9
Twizel to Christchurch
Twizel to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with pre-dinner drink)
Included Activities
- Travel to Lake Tekapo
- Viewing of Church of the Good Shepherd
- Viewing of Sheep Dog Statue
- Christchurch city sights tour
- Farewell Dinner with pre-dinner drink
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Day 10
Christchurch
Christchurch

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Fox Glacier
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak

Landmarks
Dunedin
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula

Landmarks
Oamaru
Lake Benmore
Aoraki / Mt Cook

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Rating: 4.6 (2,668 reviews)
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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
Patricia5.0•October 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the Wilderness Tour. It was well organised and our tour guide, Stan, was very informative,...
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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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