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13 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Itinerary

Journey in comfort with a small group from vibrant Christchurch to the cultural capital of Wellington, uncovering New Zealand’s most iconic destinations along the way. Cruise the breathtaking Milford Sound, soak up the energy of Queenstown, travel on the TranzAlpine to the rugged terrain of the West Coast, and unwind in sunny Nelson - gateway to Abel Tasman National Park.

day 1Welcome to Christchurch

You dont have to arrive in Christchurch early, but we recommend you do this South Island city has some of New Zealands most innovative architecture, not to mention forward-thinking restaurants and bars. Tonight, it's time to meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for drinks and a tour briefing.

Location Visited
Christchurch
Accommodation
Ibis Hotel Christchurch

day 2Christchurch - Omarama

day 3Omarama - Invercargill

day 4Invercargill - Te Anau

day 5Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip

day 6Te Anau - Queenstown

day 7Queenstown Free Time

day 8Queenstown - Christchurch

day 9Christchurch - Punakaiki

day 10Punakaiki - Nelson

day 11Nelson

day 12Nelson - Wellington

day 13Farewell from Wellington

What's Included

Meals
12 Breakfast (B)4 Dinner (D)1 Lunch (L)
Transport
Visit Transport World, home to rare valuable vehicles, for a guided tour MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience Experience the charmof rural life at Real Country, featuring sheep shearing, and achance to have a go at whip cracking Embark on a cruise in Milford Sound to admire toweringcliffs, cascading waterfalls, and untouched fiord scenery inFiordland National Park MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience Visit the TempletonFlax Mill for a glimpse into the countrys industrial heritage See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint Visit Punakaikis Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint andstay in an Eco Resort located right on the beach at Punakaiki Visit Nelson, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park Cruise the Cook Strait from Picton to Wellington Experience one of the worlds great train journeys aboard theTranzAlpine through the Southern Alps Sample Queenstowns worldfamous Fergburger View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide

Customer Reviews

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Wendy P.Verified Traveler
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It was a trip of a lifetime for me , i enjoyed it so much, all the people on the coach were very nice including Nathen the director and Stu the driver i was treated like family, and we learnt such a lot about the diffrent places that we went through, and the plane trip was outof thisworld seeing all that snow on top of the alps. I would love to go again on the same trip same director and same driver. Thank you again Nathen and Stu for looking after me like you did

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