9D8N NEW ZEALAND WONDERS OF THE SOUTH PACKAGE TOUR FOR 2024

9 Days New Zealand Wonders of the South Package Itinerary


Day 1 : Arrive Christchurch

  •   On arrival at Christchurch Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
  •   Self drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package

Day 2 : Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown (620 km)

  •   Travel across the Canterbury Plains to reach Mt Cook by lunch time.
  •   A rare opportunity here to take an optional scenic flight for an overview of Mt Cook's ice falls, snowfields and glaciers.
  •   Your journey continues over the Lindis Pass and through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown.
Wonders of the South Package Map, New Zealand
Wonders of the South Map, New Zealand

Day 3 : Queenstown - Milford Sound (300 km)

  •   "Milford Wanderer" overnight excursion, boarding the coach in Queenstown, visitors are treated to a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu through rolling countryside to Te Anau.
  •   The coach driver presents informative commentaries.
  •   Stopping in Te Anau, passengers may purchase lunch (at own expense), before the coach continues along the spectacular Milford Road.
  •   There is time for photo stop and short walks along teh way.
  •   Departing from Milford Wharf, the Milford Wanderer cruises the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea.
  •   The vessel explores points of interest and there is plenty of time available to view waterfalls, mountains and wild life with the experienced nature guides on board.
  •   After reaching the open sea the vessel returns under sail (wind permitting), and anchors overnight in Harrison Cove.
  •   A hearty evening meal is provided Self drive passengers an early start as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving at Te Anau for morning tea (at your own expense).
  •   A spectacular drive through the mountains, valleys and forest of Fiordland National Park awaits with a dramatic descent into Milford Sound to join the seat in coach passengers on board the "Milford Wanderer" for the rest of evening.

Day 4 : Milford Sound - Queenstown (300 km)

  •   This morning there is the opportunity to go kayaking, or explore on shore before returning to the wharf for your coach ride back to Queenstown.

Day 5 : Queenstown

  •   To day a cruise on the vintage 'Old Lady' the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a BBQ lunch excursion at the Colonel's Homestead.
  •   First the experience of cruising on the TSS Earnslaw and secondly the farm experience and the BBQ lunch.
  •   When you board the boat's return journey, join in the sing - a long session for a memorable 40 minutes trip.
  •   The 'TSS Earnslaw' is away on its annual service in June and July and therefore is replaced with other activity or activities that will be advised.

Day 6 : Queenstown - West Coast Glaciers (420 km)

  •   Travel to the Kawarau Gorge past Lake Dunstan on toward Wanaka. On past Lake Hawea as you head toward "the neck".
  •   A stop is made in Makarora before crossing the Southern Alps as you enter the Haast Pass.
  •   We pause at Knights Point to view magnificent seascapes.
  •   From here pass Lakes Moeraki and Paringa then past Bruce Bay to arrive at the Glaciers.
Milford Sound Daytime and Overnight Cruises
Milford Sound Daytime and Overnight Cruises

Day 7 : West Coast Glaciers

  •   A full day at leisure to enjoy the magnificent glaciers.
  •   Climb on to the slow moving river of ice or take a scenic flight (optional) for a bird's eye view of this spectacular terrain.

Day 8 : West Coast Glaciers - Greymouth - Christchurch (420 km)

  •   Travel along the coast to Greymouth to join the Trans Alpine train across the Southern Alps to Christchurch (seat in coach passengers only).
  •   Self drive passengers travel via Arthur's Pass road en route to Christchurch

Day 9 : Depart Christchurch

  •   Early this morning a tour on the 'Hot Air Balloon' is suggested if time permits.
  •   Transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight.
  •   Self drive passengers return your car directly at the airport.

New Zealand Package Includes

  •   8 nights accommodation
  •   Overnight cruise on board the 'Milford Wanderer'
  •   1 dinner and 1 breakfast on the 'Milford Wanderer'
  •   TSS Earnslaw Cruise with BBQ lunch at Walter Peak and farm show
  •   Document Wallet
  •   12.5% GST
  •   All transfers (except the one to TSS Earnslaw) and coaching as per itinerary (seat in coach)
  •   Tranz Alpine train journey (seat in coach)
  •   8 days rental car with basic insurance, unlimited mileage and road maps (self drive)

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