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New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)

4 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.4 (118 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
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

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch to Franz Josef

    Christchurch to Franz Josef
    Meals
    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

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with glacier landing (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
    Hokitika
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  2. Day 2

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Franz Josef to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic Arrowtown

    Optional Activities

    • Sample fresh, seasonal produce at a local fruit stall
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Hāwea
    Lake Dunstan
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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  3. 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

    • 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 surrounding vineyards
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu

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Where You'll Stay

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AAT Kings

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Rating
4.4 (118 reviews)
Response time
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Cancellation policy

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    • For any tour departing before October 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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