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New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch
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  • Snow-capped peak dominates a vast grass plain with grazing cattle and a lone autumn tree.
  • Hiker stands on the surface of a vast white and blue glacier surrounded by rugged peaks.
  • Modern city park pond features spherical dandelion fountains spraying mist with office buildings behind.
  • Single railway track follows a river through a steep alpine valley toward snow-capped peaks.
  • High viewpoint over a peninsula of rolling farmland, bays and distant hills under clear light.
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  • Wide aerial of alpine town beside a deep blue lake rimmed by snow-capped mountains.
  • Bustling historic main street lined with wooden gold-rush buildings, cars and strolling visitors.
  • Sheer limestone cliffs and bright teal sea framed by blooming yellow shrubs along a coastal path.
  • Stone church sits on a grassy shore beside a turquoise lake backed by snow-capped ranges.
  • Iconic pointed peak rises above misty fiord waters reflecting morning light and clouds.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
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    Dinner (Dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet on arrival
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  2. Day 2

    TranzAlpine to Franz Josef

    TranzAlpine to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine rail journey through river valleys, gorges and viaducts to Arthur's Pass
    • Coach travel to Hokitika and Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Southern Alps
  3. Day 3

    West Coast to Queenstown

    West Coast to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel along West Coast through Fox Glacier township and Haast Pass
    Landmarks
    Fox Glacier
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wakatipu
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  4. 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 to Walter Peak Station
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
    • Cruise back to Queenstown with sing-along around the piano

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Heritage tour into scenic Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Skippers Canyon
    Walter Peak Station
  5. Day 5

    Arrowtown to Te Anau

    Arrowtown to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown
    • Coach travel to Te Anau

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  6. Day 6

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Milford Sound cruise), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel through Fiordland scenery to Milford Sound
    • Milford Sound cruise viewing Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
    • Lunch on board the Milford Sound cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Ata Whenua - Shadowland at the Fiordland Cinema
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Bowen Falls
    Mitre Peak
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  7. Day 7

    Gore - Balclutha to Dunedin

    Gore - Balclutha to Dunedin
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    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City sights tour of Dunedin
    • Guided tour of Larnach Castle
    • Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle
    • Garden exploration at Larnach Castle (Garden of International Significance)
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
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  8. Day 8

    Waitaki Valley to Twizel

    Waitaki Valley to Twizel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel to Oamaru
    • View of Lake Benmore
    • Coach 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
  9. Day 9

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Coach travel to Lake Tekapo
    • View of Church of the Good Shepherd
    • View of Sheep Dog Statue
    • City sights tour of Christchurch
    • Farewell dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Sheep Dog Statue
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  10. Day 10

    Christchurch Departure

    Christchurch Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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