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Classic Warbirds South Island - 8 days

8 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.6 (2,668 reviews)

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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner)
Day 2
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Rail Journey
- Coach travel to Franz Josef via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Day 3
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach travel through Haast Pass to Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Opening day of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow - static displays, classic cars, military vehicles, sport aircraft, aviation trade stands
- Wine and food sampling from Central Otago region
- Free day in Queenstown
Landmarks
Wanaka Airport
Day 5
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow - Gold Pass access with grandstand seating, exclusive marquee, flight line walk opportunity, complimentary drink voucher, complimentary tea/coffee/water
Landmarks
Wanaka Airport
Day 6
Wanaka
Wanaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow final day - Gold Pass access with grandstand seating, exclusive marquee, flight line walk opportunity, complimentary drink voucher, complimentary tea/coffee/water
Landmarks
Wanaka Airport
Day 7
Wanaka to Christchurch
Wanaka to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Pre-dinner drink and Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Coach travel through Lindis Pass and Mackenzie Country to Christchurch
Landmarks
Lindis Pass
Mackenzie Country
Day 8
Christchurch
Christchurch

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Wanaka Airport

Landmarks
Wanaka Airport

Landmarks
Wanaka Airport

Landmarks
Lindis Pass
Mackenzie Country

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Flights
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Meals
Additional Services
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Rating: 4.6 (2,668 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 88%
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4.6

Jack4.0•April 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
Patricia5.0•October 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the Wilderness Tour. It was well organised and our tour guide, Stan, was very informative,...
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Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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