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South Island Explorer - 12 days

12 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.6
2,172 traveler reviews
South Island Explorer - 12 days - On The Go Tours
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Tour Operator:
On The Go Tours
Max group size:
16
Age range:
18 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
263700
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland's city highlights and waterfront
  • Experience Maori culture and feast at Tamaki Village
  • Cruise Christchurch's River Avon in Edwardian style
  • Travel the Tranz-Alpine rail across the Southern Alps
  • Discover Milford Sound on a scenic cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to New Zealand!
  2. Day 2 Auckland & Te Pa Tu
  3. Day 3 Te Puia, Treewalk & Christchurch
  4. Day 4 The Tranz-Alpine Railway & Fox Glacier
  5. Day 5 Mt Aspiring National Park
  6. Day 6 Wanaka
  7. Day 7 Wanaka to Te Anau
  8. Day 8 Fiordland National Park
  9. Day 9 Exploring Queenstown
  10. Day 10 Journey to Mt Cook
  11. Day 11 Twizel to Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Saying Goodbye
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

On The Go Tours

Number of tours

1,042

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

96%

On The Go offer tours to a variety of destinations worldwide, while specialising in travel for those who are wanting to have fun, yet still have a cultural experience. The experienced team at On The Go provide carefully planned tours, as well as personalised tailor-made holidays! For those...

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Dates & Availability

12 days
South Island Explorer - 12 days
From Auckland to Christchurch

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    30 Nov, 2024
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    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 January 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. 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 70 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 On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "On The Go Tours" 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.