Southern Spectacular
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Highlights
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor in their home for afternoon tea and insights into a lifetime spent farming in New Zealand.
- Walter Peak: Get up close to farmyard animals on a guided walking tour at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.
- Fiordland National Park: Help restore and conserve Pomona and Rona Islands as sanctuaries for native plants and animals.
- : Explore a jade carving centre in Hokitika, and a brewery in Greymouth with a Local Specialist
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- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- All land transport shown. All transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Kristin Drollinger
Apr 2024
Southern Spectacular
The south island was truly a southern spectacular! The weather was nearly perfect, and our companions on the very comfortable bus were so friendly. However, next tim...
Jeb Egbert
Mar 2024
Southern Spectacular
Bucket list experience that did not disappoint. Virtua...
Trusted Customer
Mar 2024
Southern Spectacular
Jammed packed itinerary and we saw so so much. Itinerary was a bit flexible due to just a few weather conditions that were short term and then we were on spot again...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Southern Spectacular
Very busy itinerary with a great blend of nature and...
Amanda Miller
Feb 2024
Southern Spectacular
Everything went to plan and everyone was on time to get onto the bus for the next location
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Pamela Mason
Apr 2025
100% just the best.
It is unbelievable. Nothing is a trouble. Service above and b...
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