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South Island Wilderness Encounter - 14 Day

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From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.5
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South Island Wilderness Encounter - 14 Day - Discover New Zealand
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Tour Operator:
Discover New Zealand
Max group size:
9
Age range:
4 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
249618

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Fiordland National Park
    Fiordland National Park
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
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Highlights

  • Explore the South Islands' best walks
  • Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
  • See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier
  • Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • Spend time in the extraordinary Fiordland National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation
  2. Day 2 Cross the Southern Alps to the West Coast, then head north to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
  3. Day 3 A day of adventure in Paparoa National Park
  4. Day 4 Head south to the Glacier Region, then explore Okarito Lagoon by kayak
  5. Day 5 Explore the glaciers by air and on foot
  6. Day 6 Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive through the Haast Pass to Wanaka
  7. Day 7 This morning you'll cruise to Mou Waho Island for a special wilderness experience
  8. Day 8 From Queenstown you'll travel to Glenorchy for an alpine hike on the Routeburn Track
  9. Day 9 Today is yours to explore the best of the Queenstown region
  10. Day 10 Head south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
  11. Day 11 Cruise through Milford Sound and enjoy some spectacular walks in Fiordland
  12. Day 12 Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for a night in Milford Sound
  13. Day 13 Return through Southland countryside to Queenstown
  14. Day 14 Depart Queenstown today
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Operated by

Discover New Zealand

4.5
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

100%

Discover New Zealand is your one stop shop for all your New Zealand touring package needs. Enjoy all the advantages of planning your New Zealand experience with help from a team with a long history of showing travelers around NZ and creating magic memories. Established in 1987 we are your best...

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Customer Reviews

  • Barbara
    · March 28th, 2024
    We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we...
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  • Cynthia
    · February 27th, 2024
    10/10 Excellently curated, smooth checkins, lovely hotels, everything is in the app including reservation numbers,...
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  • Audrey
    · February 24th, 2024
    Excellent tour and especially enjoyed the guided tour from Franz Joseph

Dates & Availability

14 days
South Island Wilderness Encounter - 14 Day
From Christchurch to Queenstown

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