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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Avon River
    • Visit Botanic Gardens
    • Visit Christchurch Casino
    • Browse Cashel Mall
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Square
    Avon River
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    Christchurch Casino
    Cashel Mall
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch - Geraldine - Lake Tekapo - Twizel

    Christchurch - Geraldine - Lake Tekapo - Twizel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Geraldine), Dinner (Classic New Zealand fare in Twizel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Christchurch including Canterbury Museum
    • Visit Christchurch Earthquake Memorial
    • View Bridge of Remembrance
    • Taste at Talbots Forest Cheese in Geraldine
    • Lunch in Geraldine
    • Shopping in Geraldine
    • Stop at Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
    • Be My Guest afternoon tea experience at Lake Tekapo with Pavlova preparation demonstration
    Landmarks
    Canterbury Museum
    Christchurch Earthquake Memorial
    Bridge of Remembrance
    Talbots Forest Cheese
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
  4. Day 3

    Twizel - Oamaru - Dunedin

    Twizel - Oamaru - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fresh seafood and local specialty options in the heart of Dunedin)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Southern Cross)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Oamaru town with tea break and shopping

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Speight's Brewery
    • Tour Larnach Castle
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
    Speight's Brewery
    Larnach Castle
  5. Day 4

    Dunedin - Te Anau

    Dunedin - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Te Anau)

    Included Activities

    • Jet boat ride down Waiau River to Lake Manapouri

    Optional Activities

    • Visit glowworm caves
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Lake Manapouri
    Pomona Island
  6. Day 5

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Mirror Lakes
    Homer Tunnel
    Cleddau Valley
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Bowen Falls
    Stirling Falls
    Mitre Peak
    Lake Wakatipu
  7. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead with ribs and fresh vegetables)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Millennium Queenstown)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise aboard TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm show at Walter Peak

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Skippers Canyon
    • Ride Skippers Jet
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
    Skippers Canyon
  8. Day 7

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Cromwell - Franz Josef

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Cromwell - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Franz Josef Glacier)

    Included Activities

    • Explore restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown
    • Sample stone fruit at Jones Family fruit stall in Cromwell

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Cromwell
    Lake Dunstan
    Lake Hawea
    Lake Wanaka
    Haast Pass
    Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere
  9. Day 8

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Punakaiki

    Franz Josef - Hokitika - Punakaiki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local specialities and wine at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Punakaiki)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki

    Optional Activities

    • Visit West Coast Wildlife Centre to see kiwi birds
    Landmarks
    West Coast Wildlife Centre
    Hokitika
    Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    Punakaiki Beach
  10. Day 9

    Punakaiki - Greymouth - Christchurch

    Punakaiki - Greymouth - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Pub-style lunch at Monteith's Brewery), Dinner (Food showcasing Canterbury region specialities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Distinction Christchurch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greymouth's Pounamu Pathway
    • Lunch at Monteith's Brewery
    • Scenic train ride on TranzAlpine from Greymouth to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Greymouth
    Pounamu Pathway
    Monteith's Brewery
    Waimakariri River
    Southern Alps
  11. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Airport

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3.3
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    3.3
  • Guide
    3.7
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.3
  • 4.5

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  • Carilyn5.0•April 2023
    Wonderful trip, Hope and Rick were amazing hosts.
    Traveled in April 2023
  • John
    John1.0•January 2023
    I actually did not travel with Trafalgar but wanted to share what little experience I did have. I signed up for a...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We regret to read that your pre-trip experience may not have been as seamless as it should have been, and that the single-supplement was not something that the team was able to offer on this occasion. On any given trip, there are only a limited amount of single-person rooms that we and the hotels can accommodate, and it seems that it may simply not have been possible this time. That said, our Reservations Department always endeavours to inform our valued guests in advance if this is ever the case, and to offer alternative solutions that might satisfy the different needs of our guests. Nevertheless, we genuinely understand that you may have been disappointed with the service provided, and would like to let you know that your concerns have been highlighted with the team for their attention going forward. With this in mind, while we note with reluctance that you may not choose to travel with Trafalgar in the future, we still wish you all the best in your adventures to come.
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  • Man4.0•January 2020
    I found that I paid higher as compared to others, discard their earlier bird book8ng, probably the exchange rate half...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thanks for sharing your feedback with us here at Trafalgar. It is correct to assume that different booking regions, along with the fluctuating currency rates and specific seasonal offers or discounts may affect the prices of our guided holidays. Nevertheless, we do strive to provide our guests with the best deal possible at the time of booking. In case of any future concerns, we would advise that you discuss issues such as this with your travel agent at the time of booking to avoid any potential disappointment. Despite this, we still hope that you have taken lots of lasting highlights from your time away with us.
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  • G

    George

    Asked on August 1st, 2023

    How do we book the New Zeland tour with a child? He will be 8 at the time of travel. How will accommodations work as a family of 3?

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    Age Range
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      George

      Traveler•Written August 2023

      I was reading the reviews on the trip I inquired about, and I have second thoughts... but I did find a very similar one, just operated by a different company. Unfortunately the dates don't go past April 2025, I would like to travel November/December 2025.

    • TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2023

      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please take note that the Southern Spectacular trip is available in November and December 2025. Kindly provide the date and room assignment of the passengers so we can provide an accurate quote for this trip.

    • 1 more answer
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    Anna

    Asked on July 24th, 2023

    How much extra for single person not sharing accommodation

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    Single supplement
    • TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2023

      The cost for the Southern Spectacular trip is $7,575.00 AUD in a single room.

  • R

    Ronald

    Asked on March 18th, 2023

    Much walking? See Milford Sound? Good accommodation? Flights from Australia included? Own room at all times?

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    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2023

      A low-medium level of fitness is required this trip. Milford Sound Day: A Day pack is required. Our contracted hotels are 4 to 5 stars hotel for accommodation. Flights are not included. You will have your own room if you book a Single Room however, this still depends on the availability as we have limited allocation for Single Rooms.

    • R

      Ronald

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      The only thing I'm worried about is having to share a room with someone, something I've never done in my life. This will be a deciding factor for me, otherwise this Tour is Perfect.

    • TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2023

      If in case your Single Room request will be denied and you'll be in a Twin Share room, you'll be sharing the room with someone of the same gender. If you have trouble or you're uncomfortable with sharing the room, you can reach out to the Travel Director so he/she can work out alternatives for you.

    • R

      Ronald

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      I think the even slight chance of my sharing a room with ANYONE puts me off this Tour, as good as it sounds. I will go with a Tour where I can pay a Single Supplement, as money is not an issue.

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    Zoe

    Asked on March 10th, 2023

    What is the hotel for a pre night

    Accommodation
    • TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2023

      The pre hotel accommodation would be Distinction Christchurch Hotel.

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    Antonio

    Asked on August 13th, 2022

    What is your cancellation policy please?

    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperator•Written August 2022

      Regarding our cancelation policy. I have attached a downloaded copy to this enquiry question. It is also on our Trafalgar website. Its located at the very bottom of the web page to the bottom right within the grey colored section and listed as 'Booking Conditions'.

  • J

    Jack

    Asked on July 27th, 2022

    I am over 60 years and and just had my knees replaced. So walking long distance will be a problem and going uphill. What's the best tour do u recommend? My other 2 companions are young in their early 20's

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2022

      With this tour with Trafalgar they are designed to be travelled at an easy going pace and are not meant to be strenuous at all so if you just had a knee replaced doing a coach bus tour like this one would definitely be the way to go. This is especially true for a place like New Zealand where a lot of other companies have more adventurous and active trips. While the age range for Trafalgar will steer towards the 50's their minimum age for this trip is 5 so for younger travellers in their 20's this trip would still be very enjoyable and a great way to explore a lot of the country.

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    Lynne

    Asked on July 26th, 2022

    what kind of weather should we dress for?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2022

      There is no real dress attire for this trip. For your preferred date, that would probably springtime in New Zealand, it would just be whatever you feel is appropriate to travel in but it can still get chilly at night so maybe just a light jacket for the night time.

  • C

    Christina

    Asked on June 28th, 2022

    Is it possible to combine two trips, one for the South Island and another for the North?

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      Christina

      Traveler•Written June 2022

      What is upcharge for a single supplement and would I have a private room and bathroom in all hotels?

    • TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2022

      For this tour single supplement would be at $839 and it is subject to change until booked.

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    Max

    Asked on May 30th, 2022

    My father is wanting to attend the Airshow in NZ on 9 April, 2023. He is in his late 70s. My mother is in her mid 70s and my brother will be 50. Do you have a tour around that date for $5000 pp including airfares from Australia return?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2022

      The Trafalgar trip you've selected is currently $5,511 share triple for 10 days, with the closest availability for the Airshow being 18 April 2023. Alternatively, our sister company Costsaver runs a shorter trip commencing 23 March which is $2610.00 per person share triple for a 7-day trip, excluding airfares. The above pricing is subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are for land only excluding airfares. Would either of those trips suit? These trips don't run to the Airshow so your family would need to make their own way to and from Blenheim.

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