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12 Day Scenic South Island tour - Christchurch to Christchurch
12 Days / 11 Nights

From $2,150 per person Double Occupancy

New Zealand at it's best in 12 days! Explore the North and South Island and see the wonders that New Zealand has to offer. Experience Auckland, The geothermal wonderland – Rotorua, Taupo, The Interstate Ferry to the South Island, Christchurh, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, and Dunedin

Day 1 –Arrive Auckland

Take some time to explore this city, the biggest in New Zealand. Highlights include; SkyCity, Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Experience and Underwater World, Viaduct Harbour and a trip to Waiheke Island if time permits. Accommodation: Overnight in Auckland

Day 2 - Day Two - Auckland to Rotorua

Travel to Rotorua, approximately 3.5 hours drive from Auckland. Rotorua is a true natural wonder.  Here you can experience some of earth natural forces as work, visiting the natural thermal areas, watch the geysers' and feel the heat radiating from the mud pools. Highlights include; Agrodome, Whakarewarewa Thermal Area, Rainbow Springs, Skyline Skyrides Gonodola and Luge and Polynesian Spa Pools in Rotorua. Accommodation: overnight in Rotoura

Day 3 – Rotorua

Enjoy the day exploring Rotorua Accommodation: overnight in Rotorua

Day 4 – Rotorua to Taupo

From Rotorua take the 1-hour journey down to Taupo. Highlights include; Huka Falls, wide variety of water activities on the Lake or simply relaxing. Attractions: On your way to Taupo from Rotorua experience Huka Falls. Accommodation: overnight in Taupo

Day 5 –Taupo to Wellington

From Taupo take the journey through to Wellington where you can explore the country's capital city.  (Approximately 5 hours) Highlights include: Te Papa the museum on NZ, the Botanical Gardens and a tour of parliament. Accommodation: overnight in Wellington;

Day 6 – Wellington to Picton to Christchurch

Travel on the Interisland ferry from Wellington to Picton (approximately 3 ½ hours). On arrival make your way south towards Kaikoura and then onto Christchurch, the garden city. Accommodation: overnight in Christchurch

Day 7 – Christchurch to Queenstown

Take the scenic trip south from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo then on to Queenstown; this is approximately 6 hours drive. Accommodation: overnight in Queenstown

Day 8 – Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown

From Queenstown you will this morning board a guided tour to take you into Milford Sound and aboard a cruise the length of this majestic fiord.  The tour is a full day in duration and takes in some on New Zealand's most outstanding scenery.  Accommodation: overnight in Queenstown

Day 9 - Queenstown

Included in your activities for today is a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw over to the Walter Peak farm, the tour included a scenic cruise, morning or afternoon tea, a farm tour and a cruise back across the lake.  The rest of the day is at your leisure, the activity options are endless, rafting, jet boating, horse riding, Lord of the Rings tours, gondola rides, the list goes on.  Let us know your preference and we can book you in to your pick, to avoid disappointment.

 

Accommodation: overnight in Queenstown

Day 10 - Queenstown to Dunedin

From Queenstown make your way over to Dunedin, this drive is approximately 3.5 hours. On arrival in Dunedin take some time to explore this historic city. This afternoon take a visit to Larnach Castle. Accommodation: overnight in Dunedin

Day 11 - Dunedin to Christchurch

From Dunedin take the drive north back to Christchurch, this drive is approximately 5 hours. Accommodation: overnight in Christchurch

Day 12 - Christchurch

Spend the morning in Christchurch before departing for home.

Prices Include: Prices don’t include: Notes:
  • Accommodations double occupancy in 3 star hotels
  • Hatchback Rental Car (Hyundai Getz or similar)
  • Ferry Transfer
  • TSS Earnslaw over to the Walter Peak Farm Tour
  • Milford Sound coach/Cruise/coach ex Queenstown
  • Whakarewarewa Village and Hangi
  • International and Domestic Flights
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Gas, Insurance on rental car
  • Prices are per person double occupancy
Pricing: pp in Double/ Twin: Single occupancy

(excluding Sep 1 – Oct 31)

$2,150 p/p  

Can upgrade to 4 star hotels where available

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