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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 10 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-36864
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Christchurch, New Zealand
Ends Queenstown, New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery during your Feature Stay on Milford Sound aboard a purpose-built vessel.
Savour the flavours of the Otago region with a chef-led food and foraging Exclusive Experience on an expansive and stunning New Zealand deer station.
Take an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Kimi Akau (Shotover River). This Exclusive Experience takes you deep into the spectacular Shotover Canyons, with the Ngai Tahu - the Maori people of this land.
Enjoy a ranger-guided walk around the aptly named Blue Pools that feed the Makarora River and learn about the important work of the Aspiring Biodiversity Trust to reduce predators and save some of New Zealand’s rarest species.
Take a 'backstage tour' of the West Coast Wildlife Centre, helping bring the critically endangered Rowi and Haast tokoeka kiwi back from extinction. Come face-to-face with these rare creatures.

The tour "Premium New Zealand South Island" starts from Christchurch and ends in Queenstown. It is a luxury tour that takes 10 days taking you through Milford Sound, Greymouth, Arrowtown and 7 other destinations in New Zealand. "Premium New Zealand South Island" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Taking you from Christchurch to Queenstown via glaciers, wineries, lakes and an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, this 10-day Premium trip showcases the natural beauty and thriving food and wine scene in the South Island of New Zealand. Forage for fresh ingredients with a local chef in Otago, set your pulse racing during a jetboat ride in Queenstown and come face to face with endangered species at a wildlife centre on the West Coast, including New Zealand’s rarest kiwi. With a friendly leader to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years.

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Day 1: Christchurch
Day 2: Christchurch / Greymouth / Punakaiki
Day 3: Hokitika / Franz Josef
Day 4: Franz Josef
Day 5: Makaroa / Wanaka
Day 6: Wanaka
Day 7: Milford Sound
Day 8: Milford Sound / Te Anau / Queenstown
Day 9: Arrowtown / Queenstown
Day 10: Queenstown

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Homestead (2 nights), Cruise boat (1 night)

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle , Jet boat , Cruise boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Christchurch - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Greymouth - Monteith's Brewery Tour & Tasting
Greymouth - Pounamu (Greenstone) Studio Visit
Christchurch - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Lake Brunner - Nature Walk
Hokitika - West Coast Treetops Walk
Franz Josef - West Coast Wildlife Centre Visit with Ranger
Punakaiki - Rocks & Blowhole Visit
Makaroa - Aspiring Biodiversity Trust Lunch
Makaroa - Guided Flora and Fauna Walk with Local Ornithologist
Wanaka - Criffel Station Foraging & Lunch Experience with Local Chef
Milford Sound - Overnight Boat Cruise
Gibbston Valley - Wine Tasting
Arrowtown - Leader-led walk
Queenstown - Farewell Aperitivo
Queenstown - Shotover River Jetboat Experience

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Christchurch and from Queenstown are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Premium New Zealand South Island tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium New Zealand South Island tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 11 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium New Zealand South Island tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Premium New Zealand South Island tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

The diversity of the seasons here makes for incredible scenery, but the weather in this region can be unpredictable. It’s best to wear layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day. At night the temperature can really drop, so bring your warm clothes.
There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike - or two!

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