Southern Wonders

BM-22608

5.0Based on

9 days

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Accommodation at Christchurch could be better. It took over an hour for luggage to reach rooms. The view from the rooms was very poor - dead wall or offices peeking in!! The breakfast at Ibis was also average All other hotels were very good and comfortable

Raman K. | Traveled in April

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9 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Itinerary

A little bit city, a little bit country. A whole lot of nature, and just as much culture. Oh, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and wine. This tour of the South Island of New Zealand delivers the perfect recipe for a taste of the country. Look forward to Franz Josef/Waiau tours, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruises and glimpses into cosmopolitan life on Christchurch and Queenstown tours.

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.

Location Visited

Christchurch

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel Christchurch

day 2Christchurch - Franz Josef

day 3Franz Josef - Queenstown

day 4Queenstown Free Time

day 5Queenstown - Te Anau

day 6Te Anau - Dunedin

day 7Dunedin - Omarama

day 8Omarama - Christchurch

day 9Farewell from Christchurch

What's Included

Meals

Visit theŌamaru Penguins Conservation Centre MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience Embark on a cruise in Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) to admire towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and untouched fiord scenery Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship Relish a gourmet BBQ Dinner and Farm Show at Walter Peak High Country Farm See Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier) from a panoramic viewpoint Experience one of the worlds great train journeys aboard the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

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