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South Island Explorer - 12 days

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From Auckland to Christchurch
4.6
2,210 traveler reviews
South Island Explorer - 12 days - On The Go Tours

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  • Group
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On The Go Tours
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 18 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Greymouth
    Greymouth
  • Fox Glacier
    Fox Glacier
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
  • Mount Cook
    Mount Cook
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Fiordland National Park
    Fiordland National Park
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
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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

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On The Go Tours

4.6
(2,210 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

1,355

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Jay
    · March 28th, 2025
    Great guide. Spend more time in final location (Eaglehawk Neck) to enjoy area. Better to let guests know LobstShack...
  • Shelley
    · March 19th, 2025
    Overall Via Travel was excellent. With the cyclone moving into Brisbane they quickly rearranged the meeting point...

Dates & Availability

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

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 263700

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    • For any tour departing before June 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 7th, 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.
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