9 Day Southern Wonders Guided Tour
Sample the delicious fresh stone fruit of Cromwell, feel the soft fleece of sheep at Walter Peak High Country Farm and hear from an artisan the meaning behind each piece of intricately carved greenstone. Just some of the highlights on this tour.
9 Day Southern Wonders Guided Tour
Fresh air, magnificent scenery and outdoor activities are just some of the attractions that await you in ‘the land of the long white cloud’.
Tour Type: | Group Tours |
From: | Christchurch to Christchurch |
Departs: | Selected dates |
Duration: | 9 days |
Tour Code: | LRQC |
Regions Visited
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Tour Inclusions
- Comfortable accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Airport transfers (flights to arrive prior to 4pm on day 1, flights can depart anytime on day 9)
- Full buffet breakfasts (8)
- Highlight dinner (1)
- Dinners (5)
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Visit a green stone factory & watch the jade artists at work
- Discover fascinating Franz Josef Glacier
- Travel through the magnificent rainforest of Haast Pass
- Taste Central Otago’s famous stone fruit at an orchard
- Visit the old gold mining village of Arrowtown
- Indulge in a unique dinner experience in Colonel’s Homestead at Walter Peak
- Sail on Lake Wakatipu aboard steamship TSS Earnslaw
- Let loose in the adventure capital Queenstown
- Cruise on mystical Milford Sound
- Travel past ancient glaciers, spectacular mountains and magical rainforest en route to Milford Sound
- Stay on the shores of Lake Te Anau
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo
Day By Day Itinerary
DAY 1: WELCOME TO CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival at Christchurch Airport you’ll be transferred to your hotel. You have time at leisure before a welcome reception and dinner with your Travel Director.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis
DAY 2: CHRISTCHURCH / FRANZ JOSEF
First up this morning you’ll board the TranzAlpine, one of the top six train journeys in the world. This spectacular trip takes you across the Canterbury Plains and through the Southern Alps to Arthur’s Pass. Later, visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration. Next stop is Franz Josef Glacier (optional scenic Franz Josef Glacier flight is available).
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
DAY 3: FRANZ JOSEF / QUEENSTOWN
Travel through the Haast Pass, view Thunder Creek Falls and take a rainforest walk. Then it’s a trio of lakes – Wanaka, Hawea, Dunstan. Next up try sumptuous stone fruit at Cromwell, the stone fruit capital. Later, you’ll visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world’s richest rivers. Arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure-capital.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort
DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE
Explore exciting Queenstown your way. From wine tours to jet boat rides and white water rafting, Queenstown will surprise and exhilarate. This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand’s oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue highlight dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. An after-dinner farm show provides a glimpse into farm life.
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort
DAY 5: QUEENSTOWN / TE ANAU
Travel along the Devil’s Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You’ll be awestruck by the great sights from Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, one of the world’s most amazing places, where you’ll cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route you’ll drive through the hand-made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lake, Pop’s Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel
DAY 6: TE ANAU / DUNEDIN
Cross sheep-filled farming land to Dunedin for a city tour. With free time this afternoon, consider a wildlife cruise to see the Penguins and Royal Albatross, a visit to the Speights Brewery or ride the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
DAY 7: DUNEDIN / OMARAMA
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin with the opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle (own expense). Travel through Oamaru, with its white limestone buildings, then follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore, to Omarama.
Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel
DAY 8: OMARAMA / CHRISTCHURCH
Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest mountain. This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd and then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis
DAY 9: FAREWELL FROM CHRISTCHURCH
Your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You’ll be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.
01 January 2019 - 31 December 2020
Start Date | End Date | Single traveller | Share / Twin | Guaranteed departure | Availability |
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11 February 2019 | 19 February 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
18 February 2019 | 26 February 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
25 February 2019 | 5 March 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
4 March 2019 | 12 March 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
11 March 2019 | 19 March 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
17 June 2019 | 25 June 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
15 July 2019 | 23 July 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
12 August 2019 | 20 August 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
26 August 2019 | 3 September 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
2 September 2019 | 10 September 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
9 September 2019 | 17 September 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | Yes | Fully Booked |
30 September 2019 | 8 October 2019 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
7 October 2019 | 15 October 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
14 October 2019 | 22 October 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
21 October 2019 | 29 October 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
28 October 2019 | 5 November 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
4 November 2019 | 12 November 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
11 November 2019 | 19 November 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
18 November 2019 | 26 November 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
25 November 2019 | 3 December 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
2 December 2019 | 10 December 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
9 December 2019 | 17 December 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
16 December 2019 | 24 December 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
23 December 2019 | 31 December 2019 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
30 December 2019 | 7 January 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
6 January 2020 | 14 January 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
13 January 2020 | 21 January 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
20 January 2020 | 28 January 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
27 January 2020 | 4 February 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
3 February 2020 | 11 February 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
10 February 2020 | 18 February 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
17 February 2020 | 25 February 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
24 February 2020 | 3 March 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
2 March 2020 | 10 March 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
9 March 2020 | 17 March 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
16 March 2020 | 24 March 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | Yes | Enquire / Book |
23 March 2020 | 31 March 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
30 March 2020 | 7 April 2020 | $4,240 NZD | $3,225 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
6 April 2020 | 14 April 2020 | $3,990 NZD | $3,060 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
13 April 2020 | 21 April 2020 | $3,990 NZD | $3,060 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
4 May 2020 | 12 May 2020 | $3,990 NZD | $3,060 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
11 May 2020 | 19 May 2020 | $3,990 NZD | $3,060 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
15 June 2020 | 23 June 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
13 July 2020 | 21 July 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
10 August 2020 | 18 August 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
24 August 2020 | 1 September 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
31 August 2020 | 8 September 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
7 September 2020 | 15 September 2020 | $3,795 NZD | $2,890 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
5 October 2020 | 13 October 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
12 October 2020 | 20 October 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
19 October 2020 | 27 October 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
26 October 2020 | 3 November 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
2 November 2020 | 10 November 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
9 November 2020 | 17 November 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
23 November 2020 | 1 December 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
30 November 2020 | 8 December 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
7 December 2020 | 15 December 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
14 December 2020 | 22 December 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
21 December 2020 | 29 December 2020 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |
28 December 2020 | 5 January 2021 | $4,325 NZD | $3,295 NZD | No | Enquire / Book |