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Southern Spirit (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand, from the breathtaking Milford Sound to the world-famous TranzAlpine train journey. Explore charming country towns and enjoy guided tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wellington. Complete your tou...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
8
Next Departure
24-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 4,029.00
Price per day
± EUR 288.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
AATKings
Tour
Southern Spirit
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train

Summary

Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand, from the breathtaking Milford Sound to the world-famous TranzAlpine train journey. Explore charming country towns and enjoy guided tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wellington. Complete your tour with a stay at a luxurious eco-retreat in Punakaiki, surrounded by lush rainforests and rugged coastal beauty. This tour of New Zealand promises a perfect blend of natural wonders, urban highlights, and serene escapes.

Map: Southern Spirit (AATKings)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Christchurch
Day 2
Christchurch-Omarama
Day 3
Omarama-Dunedin
Day 4
Dunedin-Invercargill
Day 5
Stewart Island Sightseeing
Day 6
Invercargill-Queenstown
Day 7
Queenstown
Day 8
Queenstown-Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 9
Franz Josef-Punakaiki
Day 10
Punakaiki-Nelson
Day 11
Nelson
Day 12
Nelson-Wellington
Day 13
Farewell From Wellington

Travel Cities (8): Christchurch, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, Invercargill, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wellington

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Highlight Dinner (HD)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Fitness Requirement

  • Low level of fitness required

Flexible Holidays

  • New Zealand’s natural bounty is epic, as you’ll see in Nelson, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. The bounty also inspires talented chefs across Queenstown, Christchurch and Wellington.

Flight information

  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 13 – flights to depart after 2.00pm from Wellington Airport

Iconic Sites

  • New Zealand’s cool little Capital, Wellington’s diversions range from cultural Nirvana at Te Papa to the beehive-like Parliament building.

Make Travel Matter

  • Lake Tekapo: The Real Country Farm Show offers an authentic taste of what real, rural New Zealand is like. For every guest we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture.

Natural Wonders

  • An island off an island, Stewart Island is wild, wide and wonderful. Some 97% is national parkland – prepare for epic animal encounters.

What to Bring

  • Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle

Included in Price

Whats included

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres National Park entrance fees

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Christchurch

Arrow Going To

Wellington

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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