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New Zealand Southern Pioneer
10 days • 4.4
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Start
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Finish
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Trip Code
PHKS
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
6 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Train
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Accommodation
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
From £2,752(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Starting and finishing in the city of Christchurch, your local leader will show you the innovative and creative ways the city is rebuilding after a devastating earthquake in 2011.
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Live it up in the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown. Whether you fancy bungy jumping, jet boating, horseback riding or wine tasting, there’s something here to entice everyone.
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Get to know Wanaka, one of New Zealand’s prettiest towns (and that’s saying something!). Visit Mou Waho Island - an island in a lake on an island in another lake on an island in the ocean - a spot you won't soon forget.
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Visit a local gallery in Franz Josef and carve a pendant out of pounamu while learning about the precious stone’s significance to Maori culture.
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You’re on track for one of the world’s most scenic train journeys – cross the spectacular Southern Alps on the famous TranzAlpine from the West Coast to Christchurch.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Itinerary
Discover the dazzling beauty of a land made for adventures
New Zealand’s South Island has a reputation as one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth, yet it still manages to defy expectations. On this 10-day round trip from Christchurch, you’ll be met with astonishing sight after astonishing sight as a local leader shows you what they love about their country. Get your heart racing in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, discover the laidback delights of postcard-perfect Wanaka, stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier, and cross the Southern Alps on one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. Between glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks, you’ll soon see what all the fuss is about.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Christchurch
- DAY 2Day 2 • Christchurch / Lake Tekapo / Ohau
- DAY 3Day 3 • Mackenzie Country / Queenstown
- DAY 4Day 4 • Queenstown
- DAY 5Day 5 • Queenstown / Wanaka
- DAY 6Day 6 • Wanaka
- DAY 7Day 7 • Wanaka / Franz Josef
- DAY 8Day 8 • Franz Josef
- DAY 9Day 9 • Hokitika / Greymouth / Christchurch
- DAY 10Day 10 • Christchurch
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
circleWanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
circleFranz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
circleGreymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
circleHokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
museum Optional activities
circleQueenstown - Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
circleQueenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
circleQueenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
circleQueenstown - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
circleQueenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD64
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
circleQueenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
circleQueenstown - Time Tripper - NZD20
circleQueenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
circleWanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
circleWanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
circleFranz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
circleFranz Josef - Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
circleFranz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
circleFranz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided.
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3. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Tuuur Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Tuuur customers. Tuuur works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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