Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bealey Quarter)
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch city centre
- Visit Hagley Park
- Visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Browse New Regent Street boutique stores, bars and restaurants
- Explore craft beer scene
- Visit food stalls at Riverside Market
- Visit food court at Little High Eatery
Landmarks Hagley Park Christchurch Botanical Gardens New Regent Street Riverside Market Little High Eatery - Day 2
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass National Park - Hokitika - Fox Glacier
Christchurch - Arthur's Pass National Park - Hokitika - Fox Glacier- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Heartland Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive through Arthur's Pass National Park
- Visit Otira Viaduct Lookout
- Devil's Punchbowl Falls walk (approx. 2km, depending on time and weather)
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over Fox Glacier
Landmarks Arthur's Pass National Park Otira Viaduct Lookout Devil's Punchbowl Falls Hokitika Fox Glacier - Day 3
Fox Glacier - Lake Matheson - Haast Pass - Mount Aspiring National Park - Wanaka
Fox Glacier - Lake Matheson - Haast Pass - Mount Aspiring National Park - Wanaka- Accommodation
- Lodge (Te Wanaka Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Matheson
- Walk from Fox Glacier car park along glacial valley
- Stop at Haast Pass
- Optional short walks to Thunder Creek Falls, Fantail Falls and Roaring Billy Falls (depending on time and weather)
Landmarks Lake Matheson Fox Glacier Haast Valley Mount Aspiring National Park Haast Pass Thunder Creek Falls Fantail Falls Roaring Billy Falls Wanaka - Day 4
Wanaka
Wanaka- Accommodation
- Lodge (Te Wanaka Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride and wilderness walk through moss-covered forest, waterfalls and glacier-fed streams
- Boat trip across Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve (guided or unguided)
- Boat trip to Stevenson Island (guided or unguided)
- Hiking trails in the vicinity (from one-hour hikes to full-day trails)
Landmarks Wanaka Mount Aspiring Lake Wanaka Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve Stevenson Island - Day 5
Wanaka - Arrowtown - Queenstown - Te Anau
Wanaka - Arrowtown - Queenstown - Te Anau- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau)
Included Activities
- Stop in Arrowtown to learn about New Zealand's gold rush history
- Walk around Queenstown foreshore and town
- Boat trip across Lake Te Anau to glowworm caves
- Guided exploration of glowworm caves
Landmarks Arrowtown Queenstown Lake Wakatipu Lake Te Anau Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Day 6
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on board the boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Fjordland National Park to Milford Sound
- Stop at Milford Sound Lookout Track
- Stop at Mirror Lakes
- Stop at Lake Gunn
- Cruise through Milford Sound with nature guide commentary
- Picnic lunch on board the boat
Landmarks Milford Road Milford Sound Fjordland National Park Milford Sound Lookout Track Mirror Lakes Lake Gunn - Day 7
Te Anau - Dunedin
Te Anau - Dunedin- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin)
Included Activities
- Drive to Dunedin
Optional Activities
- Afternoon wildlife cruise with expert guide to see albatrosses, penguins, fur seals and sea lions from Otago Peninsula
- Explore Dunedin cafes and microbreweries
- Walk central business district
- Visit Baldwin Street
Landmarks Dunedin Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross Centre Baldwin Street - Day 8
Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Moeraki Boulders - Omarama - Twizel
Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Moeraki Boulders - Omarama - Twizel- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Distincton Mackenzie Country Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Larnach Castle (self-guided)
- Walk amongst Moeraki Boulders
- Visit Omarama Clay Cliffs
Landmarks Larnach Castle Moeraki Boulders Moeraki Beach Omarama Clay Cliffs Twizel - Day 9
Twizel - Mount Cook National Park - Lake Pukaki - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Twizel - Mount Cook National Park - Lake Pukaki - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch- Meals
- Dinner (Final dinner together arranged by tour leader)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bealey Quarter)
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Pukaki
- Visit Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd
- Final group dinner (arranged by tour leader)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Aoraki/Mount Cook and national park (weather dependent)
- Walk on one of Mount Cook National Park trails including short 30-minute trails (weather dependent)
Landmarks Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Aoraki/Mount Cook Lake Pukaki Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd - Day 10
Christchurch
Christchurch
