Comfort
Explorer
New Zealand Southern Pioneer
10 days • 4.4
4.5
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10 days
Start
Christchurch, New Zealand
Finish
Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip Code
PHKS
Min Age
18
Trip Size
6 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
From £2,752(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Train
Accommodation
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
Included activities
Lake Tekapo - Mt John Lookout
Wanaka - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Nature Walk
Franz Josef - Greenstone Pendant Carving
Greymouth - Tranz Alpine Train Journey
Hokitika - Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
Optional activities
Queenstown - Walter Peak Lake Cruise with Gourmet Dinner - NZD189
Queenstown - Kawarau Bridge Bungy - NZD320
Queenstown - Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - NZD285
Queenstown - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - NZD499
Queenstown - Skyline Gondola - NZD64
Queenstown - Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD674
Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Fly Day Trip - NZD789
Queenstown - Milford Sound Coach-Cruise-Coach Day Trip - NZD274
Queenstown - Time Tripper - NZD20
Queenstown - Shotover River Jet Boat Ride - NZD169
Wanaka - Waterfall Climbing - from - NZD199
Wanaka - Skydiving - from - NZD379
Franz Josef - Glacier Lake Kayaking - NZD165
Franz Josef - Skydiving - from - NZD399
Franz Josef - Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk - Free
Franz Josef - Glacier Heli Hike - NZD795
Franz Josef - Heli Experience with Snow Landing - NZD325
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Important notes
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.
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.
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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