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Southern Spotlight
9 days/8 nights
Guided Group Journey
Guide Price €3,565 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
This shorter tour focuses on the South Island’s stunning scenery. Cruise Milford Sound, explore Franz Josef Glacier and ride the famous TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps.
- Cruise Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park
- Ride the TranzAlpine train
- Visit Franz Josef Glacier
- Evening cruise on Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw
- See Mount Cook National Park
- Travel through Haast Pass
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Itinerary
Day 1 Christchurch
Arrive in New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ and relax before an evening welcome reception.
Day 2 Christchurch to Omarama
Explore Christchurch and marvel at its fascinating cardboard cathedral. Later, visit Lake Tekapo and embark on an interactive journey into the world of Maori astronomy.
Day 3 Omarama to Dunedin
Continue to Dunedin and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Day 4 Dunedin to Te Anau
After a relaxing morning, head across Otago’s farming region en route to Te Anau.
Day 5 Te Anau to Queenstown
The stunning Milford Sound awaits. Cruise this natural wonder with waterfalls and picture-perfect Mitre Peak. Continue past numerous wonderful vistas to Queenstown.
Day 6 Queenstown
Explore Queenstown at leisure before an evening cruise on New Zealand’s oldest steamship to Walter Peak Station.
Day 7 Queenstown to Franz Josef
Travel past Lake Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka and over the Haast Pass en route to the majestic Franz Josef Glacier.
Day 8 Franz Josef to Christchurch
Visit coastal Hokitika and watch a jewellery demonstration, before travelling to Arthur’s Pass to board the TranzAlpine train for one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 9 Christchurch
Your tour finishes after a leisurely breakfast.
Departs: Frequent departures, Jan - Dec.
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Price & Inclusions
- Shared transport, tour leader & shared sightseeing excursions
- 8 nights 3
to 4 accommodation - 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2026. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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