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Southern Wonders

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Start and end in Christchurch
4.3 (1,126 reviews)
  • A family strolls along the shoreline of a calm lake bordered by golden autumn trees and distant snow-capped peaks.
  • Red cable car climbing above Wellington with city, harbor and hills under bright sky
  • Magnificent Gothic-style clocktower of the University of Otago set behind leafy lawns
  • River valley leading to the retreating Franz Josef Glacier flanked by lush forested slopes
  • Historic stone building framed by flowering trees and manicured gardens in Christchurch
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  • Ornate façade of Dunedin Railway Station with colorful flowerbeds beneath a deep blue sky
  • Historic churches and civic buildings surrounding Dunedin's main square on a clear day
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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Group Tour
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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 40 - 52
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore riverside parks
    • Browse city centre
    Landmarks
    Christchurch
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch to Waiau (Franz Josef)

    Christchurch to Waiau (Franz Josef)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine train journey through Arthur's Pass
    • Visit Hokitika heritage hub and pounamu (greenstone) sites
    • Travel to Waiau (Franz Josef)

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience scenic helicopter flight over Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) with possible landing on the ice
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Hokitika
    Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier)
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Waiau (Franz Josef) to Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel over Haast Pass
    • Stop at Jones Family fruit stall
    • Visit Arrowtown
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Hāwea
    Lake Dunstan
    Arrowtown
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
  5. Day 4

    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 on historic TSS Earnslaw
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience high-octane jet boat ride
    • Choice Experience visit to Kiwi Park
    • Wine tasting at nearby vineyards
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Kiwi Park
  6. Day 5

    Queenstown to Te Anau

    Queenstown to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Luxmore Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Cleddau Valley
    • Milford Sound cruise
    • Journey through Fiordland National Park
    Landmarks
    Mirror Lakes
    Cleddau Valley
    Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)
    Fiordland National Park
    Te Anau
  7. Day 6

    Te Anau to Dunedin

    Te Anau to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Dunedin

    Optional Activities

    • Lakeside stroll in Te Anau
    • Choice Experience visit to Larnach Castle
    • Wildlife spotting excursion for seals and penguins
    • Explore art-filled lanes
    • Visit local cafes
    • Visit Speight's Brewery
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
    Dunedin
    Larnach Castle
    Speight's Brewery
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  8. Day 7

    Dunedin to Omarama

    Dunedin to Omarama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre
    • Explore Discovery Centre and penguin colony
    • Educational talk on conservation work

    Optional Activities

    • Explore George Street in Dunedin
    • Visit Otago University grounds
    • Visit New Zealand's oldest public gardens
    Landmarks
    Dunedin
    George Street
    Otago University
    Ōamaru
    Ōamaru Penguins Conservation Centre
  9. Day 8

    Omarama to Christchurch

    Omarama to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Hotel Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch city orientation tour
    • Visit Transitional Cathedral
    • View Tūranga central library
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Plains
    Christchurch
    Transitional Cathedral
    Tūranga
  10. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Christchurch

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Ibis Hotel Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 8

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Distinction Luxmore Hotel

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 7

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