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10 Day Southern Best Bits

10 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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10 Day Southern Best Bits - Thrifty Tours
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Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 1 to 100
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Highlights

  • Explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
  • Wander through the grounds of Larnach Castle
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural Christchurch
  • Cruise on the tranquil waters of mystical Milford Sound

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park
  3. Day 3 Mount Cook National Park to Dunedin
  4. Day 4 Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
  5. Day 5 Dunedin to Te Anau
  6. Day 6 Te Anau to Milford Sound, nature cruise then return to Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Free day to explore Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
  10. Day 10 Depart Christchurch today
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Thrifty Tours

Number of tours

28

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Mathilde
    · February 14th, 2025
    It's the second time that I picked a tour organised by you. No doubt you nailed it, I've enjoyed the 3 days in the...
  • Margaret
    · February 13th, 2025
    Super easy and convenient. Good itinerary. Our guide Bunty was funny and kind.
  • Anonymous
    · July 7th, 2024
    Just all brilliant , best experience ever

Dates & Availability

10 days
10 Day Southern Best Bits
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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  • Sunday
    23 Feb, 2025
    Tuesday
    4 Mar, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
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    24 Feb, 2025
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    5 Mar, 2025
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    25 Feb, 2025
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    6 Mar, 2025
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    26 Feb, 2025
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    7 Mar, 2025
    English
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    27 Feb, 2025
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    8 Mar, 2025
    English
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    28 Feb, 2025
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    9 Mar, 2025
    English
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    1 Mar, 2025
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    10 Mar, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
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    2 Mar, 2025
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    11 Mar, 2025
    English
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    3 Mar, 2025
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    12 Mar, 2025
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    13 Mar, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 140942

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