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South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days

11 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6

2,536 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
- Airport arrival transfer with meet and greet
Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- International Antarctic Centre visit including Antarctic storm room, Hagglund all-terrain vehicle ride, little blue penguin viewing, and 4D theatre
- Christchurch city tour
- Christchurch Tram ride
Landmarks
International Antarctic Centre
Day 3
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey to Arthur's Pass
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika
Day 4
Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu
Day 5
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas lunch at Colonel's Homestead showcasing New Zealand's high-country cuisine)
Included Activities
- TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Gourmet Christmas lunch at Colonel's Homestead
Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak Station
Day 6
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau
Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Arrowtown
- Lakes District Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Day 7
Te Anau - Milford Sound
Te Anau - Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
- Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise
Optional Activities
- Fiordland Cinema viewing of Ata Whenua - Shadowland
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak
Day 8
Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin
Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dunedin city tour
- Larnach Castle guided tour
- Traditional Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle
- Larnach Castle gardens exploration
Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Day 9
Dunedin - Oamaru - Aoraki/Mount Cook - Twizel
Dunedin - Oamaru - Aoraki/Mount Cook - Twizel
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Oamaru
Lake Benmore
Aoraki/Mount Cook
Day 10
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Church of the Good Shepherd visit
- Sheep Dog Statue viewing
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheep Dog Statue
Day 11
Christchurch
Christchurch
Included Activities
- Airport departure transfer

Landmarks
International Antarctic Centre

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak Station

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Bowen Falls
Mitre Peak

Landmarks
Larnach Castle

Landmarks
Oamaru
Lake Benmore
Aoraki/Mount Cook

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheep Dog Statue

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On The Go Tours

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Rating: 4.6(2,536 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 100%
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4.6

Jack
April 11th, 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
Andrew
May 17th, 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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anthony
April 4th, 2026
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days

Itinerary

Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown

Queenstown

Included Activities

Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau - Milford Sound

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Te Anau - Gore - Balclutha - Dunedin

Included Activities

Dunedin - Oamaru - Aoraki/Mount Cook - Twizel

Optional Activities

Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch

Included Activities

Christchurch

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