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New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)

4 days

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From Christchurch to Queenstown

4.4 (118 reviews)

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Gold Operator: AAT Kings
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)
Included Activities
- Journey on the TranzAlpine Train through the Southern Alps
- See Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere from a panoramic viewpoint
- Visit Hokitika, the cultural heart of the West Coast
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with glacier landing (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika
Day 2
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Journey over the Haast Pass
- Visit historic Arrowtown
- Stop at a local fruit stall to sample fresh, seasonal produce
- Views of Lake Hāwea and Lake Dunstan
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Arrowtown
Lake Hāwea
Lake Dunstan
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Day 3
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)
Included Activities
- Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw
- Relish a gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
Optional Activities
- Thrilling jet boat rides
- Encounters with native wildlife
- Wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Arthur's Pass
Hokitika

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Arrowtown
Lake Hāwea
Lake Dunstan
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Farm

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

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Where You'll Stay

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotel
day 1
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Hotel
Days 2, 3

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4.4

Woldeyesus5.0•April 2026
Led by Christin
Service was great and the touring team was awesome!!
Cam5.0•January 2026
We had a great time. Met many new friends from many countries. With extra booked excursions, we were kept so busy...
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Marina5.0•January 2026
We were very happy with our tour! It was very well organised, good accommodation, tasty meals, and with tour...
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From

$1,620

8% off

US $1,490 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

AAT Kings offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $75

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)

Itinerary

Introduction

Christchurch to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Included Activities

Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

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What's Included

What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

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New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

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Dates & Prices

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Deposit only

$ - New Zealand Dollar

Plug type I

Currency

Plugs & adapters

Visa

Payment information

Accepted for AAT Kings tours

Best price guarantee

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Cancellation Policy

Insurance

Accessibility

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