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South Island Showcase 2023

9 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
8 traveler reviews
South Island Showcase 2023 - Cosmos

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Tour Operator:
Cosmos
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
208159
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Highlights

  • Cruise Akaroa Harbour and spot rare wildlife
  • Ride the TranzAlpine train through the Alps
  • Hike to Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint
  • Sail through Milford Sound's dramatic scenery
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner atop Bob's Peak

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive In Christchurch.
  2. Day 2 Christchurch. Excursion To Akaroa.
  3. Day 3 Christchurch - Tranzalpine Train - Greymouth - Franz Josef.
  4. Day 4 Franz Josef.
  5. Day 5 Franz Josef - Wanaka.
  6. Day 6 Wanaka- Queenstown - Te Anau.
  7. Day 7 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown.
  8. Day 8 Queenstown.
  9. Day 9 Queenstown.
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Cosmos

Number of tours

217

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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  • A
    · November 13th, 2022
    A pleasant way to see the Sth Island, organised and catered for
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 11th, 2022
    This was an excellent tour, good pace and wonderful inclusions.
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 10th, 2022
    I loved the 9 day Southern Island tour. It was amazing. I felt relaxed on the bus and thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the bus and taking in the breath taking views of New Zealand. We had several cruises a beautiful train ride and many other optionals. Our tour guide was amazing. And our Bus driver kept us safe on those roads. We loved it. I would do it again I heart beat 💓
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    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 10th, 2022
    The tour guide, Annaliese, was excellent in providing information on the tour. Travel on the coach was pleasant and not too long or tiring at any time. Superb views most of the trip - some stunning countryside in NZ South Island.
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 15th, 2022
    Extremely well organised, full of experiences you could not get if not on a tour and allowed for a truly memorable trip.
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 6th, 2022
    A well organised itinerary with excellent guide and bus driver!
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 4th, 2022
    Well organised and time managed …….very friendly and knowledgeable.
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · November 4th, 2022
    Tour director is very knowledgeable and experienced as well as our driver.
    Trip date: October 2022
    Review collected by Cosmos
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Good to Know

  • Currency
    $
    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.