New Zealand South Island Highlights

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4 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Queenstown AirportDay 4: Flights to depart after 7.00pm from Christchurch Airport Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

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Itinerary

The South Island Highlights short break features the most dramatic landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. Enjoy an unforgettable Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) overnight cruise. Travel through Fiordland, Wānaka, and the rugged West Coast, discovering glaciers, alpine passes, and native wildlife along the way.

day 1Queenstown - Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)

Depart Queenstown and journey along the dramatic Devils Staircase to Te Anau. Travel deep into Fiordland National Park, passing mirror-like lakes, alpine valleys and the Homer Tunnel before arriving at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). Board the Milford Mariner for an unforgettable Milford Sound overnight cruise, where waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife surround you as you explore by kayak or tender and dine on a three-course buffet.

Meals

Dinner

Location Visited

Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)

Accommodation

Milford Mariner

day 2Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) - Wnaka

day 3Wnaka - Fox Glacier

day 4Fox Glacier - Christchurch

What's Included

Meals

1 Dinner (D)3 Breakfast (B)

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

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Cruise overnight aboard the iconic Milford Mariner on majestic Piopiotahi/Milford Sound Kayak or travel by tender boat along Milford Sound's shoreline Stay in the picturesque country town of Wanaka

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Itinerary

day 1Queenstown - Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)

day 2Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) - Wnaka

day 3Wnaka - Fox Glacier

day 4Fox Glacier - Christchurch