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South Island Grand Discovery - 14 days (Superior)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city tour
    • International Antarctic Centre visit
    • Christchurch Tram ride
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  4. Day 3

    Christchurch to Punakaiki

    Christchurch to Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Kingfisher Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine rail journey
    • Lunch at Kingfisher Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lake Brunner
    Otira Tunnel
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef

    Punakaiki to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Monteith's Brewing Co. with tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes exploration
    • Monteith's Brewing Co. tasting and lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    Monteith's Brewing Co.
  6. Day 5

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Franz Josef to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wakatipu
    Southern Alps
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery restaurant), Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown visit
    • Lakes District Museum visit
    • Gibbston Valley Winery guided tasting
    • Lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery restaurant
    • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard TSS Earnslaw
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
    • Return cruise on TSS Earnslaw with sing-along
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lakes District Museum
    Gibbston Valley Winery
    Walter Peak Station
    TSS Earnslaw
  8. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Various adventure activities in Queenstown
  9. Day 8

    Queenstown to Doubtful Sound

    Queenstown to Doubtful Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch while cruising Lake Manapouri), Dinner (Carvery buffet prepared by the onboard chef)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise across Lake Manapouri
    • Doubtful Sound overnight cruise on Fiordland Navigator
    • Naturalist guide commentary
    • Carvery buffet dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shoreline exploration by tender boat
    • Kayaking excursion (swimwear required)
    Landmarks
    Lake Manapouri
    Doubtful Sound
    Wilmot Pass
  10. Day 9

    Doubtful Sound to Invercargill

    Doubtful Sound to Invercargill
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
    Landmarks
    Deep Cove
  11. Day 10

    Invercargill to Dunedin

    Invercargill to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bill Richardson Transport World guided visit
    • Curio Bay visit
    • Lunch
    • Purakaunui Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Bill Richardson Transport World
    Curio Bay
    Purakaunui Falls
  12. Day 11

    Dunedin

    Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (High Tea in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • High Tea in the Grand Ballroom
    • Garden exploration at Larnach Castle
    • Dunedin orientation tour

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife excursion to see animals in their natural habitat
    • Guided tour of Olveston Historic Home
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
    Olveston Historic Home
  13. Day 12

    Dunedin to Mount Cook

    Dunedin to Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Oamaru visit
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
    Waitaki River
    Aoraki - Mount Cook
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 13

    Mount Cook to Christchurch

    Mount Cook to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with pre-dinner drink to reflect on the journey with fellow travelers)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo visit
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    • Sheepdog Statue viewing
    • Farewell dinner with pre-dinner drink

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Aoraki - Mount Cook
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Sheepdog Statue
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 14

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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