South Island Grand Discovery (Superior) - 14 days Tour by On The Go Tours | Bookmundi

Highlights

Christchurch - Encounter life on the frozen continent at the International Antarctic Centre and ride the heritage tram through the revitalised city centre

Moana - Admire alpine scenery on the TranzAlpine before arriving beside tranquil Lake Brunner for lunch

Punakaiki - Explore the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes on the rugged West Coast

Greymouth - Sample craft beers at Monteith’s Brewing Co. over lunch in this historic West Coast town

Queenstown - Unwind beside Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand’s adventure capital

Arrowtown - Delve into gold rush history at this charming former mining village and the Lakes District Museum

Lake Wakatipu - Cruise aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak for a gourmet barbecue dinner

Doubtful Sound - Cruise overnight through remote fiord scenery with wildlife encounters and onboard dining

Invercargill - Discover a remarkable private collection of vintage vehicles at Bill Richardson Transport World

The Catlins - Wander through dramatic coastal scenery to Purakaunui Falls and visit Curioscape at Curio Bay

Dunedin - Visit Larnach Castle for a guided tour, High Tea in the Grand Ballroom and views across the Otago Peninsula

Mount Cook - Gaze at New Zealand’s highest peak as you follow the Waitaki River into the Southern Alps

Lake Tekapo - See the vivid turquoise lake, Church of the Good Shepherd and the iconic Sheep Dog Statue

Arrowtown - Delve into gold rush history at this charming former mining village and the Lakes District Museum

Lake Wakatipu - Cruise aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak for a gourmet barbecue dinner

Doubtful Sound - Cruise overnight through remote fiord scenery with wildlife encounters and onboard dining

Invercargill - Discover a remarkable private collection of vintage vehicles at Bill Richardson Transport World

The Catlins - Wander through dramatic coastal scenery to Purakaunui Falls and visit Curioscape at Curio Bay

Dunedin - Visit Larnach Castle for a guided tour, High Tea in the Grand Ballroom and views across the Otago Peninsula

Mount Cook - Gaze at New Zealand’s highest peak as you follow the Waitaki River into the Southern Alps

Lake Tekapo - See the vivid turquoise lake, Church of the Good Shepherd and the iconic Sheep Dog Statue

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