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Southern Spotlight

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9 daysDuration
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48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Lake Tekapo: Guided indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience

Milford Sound: Cruise on the breathtaking Sound

Queenstown: Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a historic Steamship

Franz Josef: See this incredible sight from a panoramic viewpoint

Travel on one of the world's great train journeys through the Southern Alps

Itinerary

The South Island of New Zealand dials up the natural drama. Will it be Milford Sound/Piopiotahi with its towering fiords and waterfalls, seen on a cruise? Or Queenstown, serving up mountain scenery on repeat.  This trip is accompanied by a Travel Director and Driver.

day 1Welcome to Christchurch

Welcome to Christchurch, your New Zealand South Island tour starts here. Since its 2010/11 earthquakes, Christchurch has reinvented itself in more ways than one. It's time tonight to meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a tour briefing and drinks.

Location Visited
Christchurch
Accommodation
Ibis Hotel Christchurch

day 2Christchurch - Omarama

day 3Omarama - Te Anau

day 4Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

day 5Te Anau - Queenstown

day 6Queenstown Free Time

day 7Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau

day 8Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch

day 9Farewell from Christchurch

What's Included

Accommodation
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
Daily breakfasts included
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most regions
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
Extensive variety of Choice ExperiencesCity orientation tours

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