Southern Spectacular
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Highlights
- Discover Christchurch and Dunedin
- Explore a jade carving centre in Hokitika, and a brewery in Greymouth with a Local Specialist
- Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound, and Lake Wakatipu
- See spectacular sights in Fiordland National Park
- View the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train
- Visit Franz Josef Glacier, historic Arrowtown, and the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
- Dive Into Culture
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Stays with Stories
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Welcome to Christchurch! (Flights to arrive prior to 4pm). Kick off your New Zealand South Island tour in this city that is rebuilding itself after the devastating 2011 earthquake. There’s plenty to see and your hotel near Cathedral Square in the heart of the city is ...
Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of Christchurch featuring the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Earthquake Memorial, Bridge of Remembrance, and streets lined with bars, cafes, and riverside markets. Then go from city to country as you make your way to the quaint ...
A day of epic natural landscapes and cute colonial towns await on our journey to Scottish inspired Dunedin making your first stop along the Waitaki River at the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Take a look at the waters rushing below you before moving on to...
Enjoy plenty of stunning scenery as you make your way through farmlands to Te Anau. Visit Gore, a small town that attracts those with an appreciation for nature and rural life as well as art lovers and country music fans. Although Gore is now famous for hosting the Tu...
Begin your day traveling through Fiordland National Park past native rainforests, beech forests, alluvial flats, and meadows. At your first stop in Mirror Lake, enjoy a walk on the boardwalks as the surrounding mountains are reflected in the water. Wind your way throu...
Explore Queenstown that you’ve been dreaming of today with plenty of adventure-filled Optional Experiences to choose from. Join a tour to Skippers Canyon, or go for maximum adventure riding the adrenaline pumping Shotover Jet. This evening it’s time to Dive Into Cult...
It’s a day of epic scenery into untamed wilderness as you head through Central Otago to the West Coast. Your first stop is the restored gold mining settlement of Arrowtown. As you walk down its tree-lined avenues and have a look at the 19th-century wooden buildings, y...
Awaken to a day filled with natural and manmade beauty. You have time to explore Franz Josef, perhaps visiting the West Coast Wildlife Centre to see kiwi birds, before traveling to Hokitika. In this home of jade greenstone, visit the family-owned Greenstone Factory to...
The grand adventures continue on your last full day in New Zealand. Begin at Greymouth’s Monteith's Brewery where a Local Specialist shares the history and stories of this iconic brand founded in 1868. Sample some of their ever-changing, innovative brews like the summ...
It’s been a beautiful time but sadly all good things must come to an end. Your New Zealand South Island tour concludes this morning after breakfast with a fond farewell before your transfer to the Christchurch Airport (flights anytime).
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
Southern Spectacular
New Zealand is a naturally beautiful country. Seeing the countryside without having to hassel with driving or navigating was a huge plus. Having an experienced, Ki...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
Southern Spectacular
The coach could have been a bit more comfortable, and had such things a...
Owen Masters
Apr 2023
Southern Spectacular
There were many different activities informative, exciting, or spectacular.
Carl Easton
Dec 2022
Southern Spectacular
Too ambitious over zealous
Alana Channells
Dec 2022
Southern Spectacular
Inclusions of a good balance.
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
AWESOMENESS!!!
*Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were a wonderful duo. Excellent entertaining guide commentary and awesome drivin...
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