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Southern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 9 Days)

9 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
4.5
2 traveler reviews
Southern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 9 Days) - AAT Kings
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Tour Operator:
AAT Kings
Max group size:
48
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
289267

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
  • Ride the TranzAlpine train across the Alps
  • Cruise the mystical Milford Sound
  • Stargaze at Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Discover wildlife in Dunedin and Oamaru

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 Franz Josef - Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown Free Time
  5. Day 5 Queenstown - Te Anau
  6. Day 6 Te Anau - Dunedin
  7. Day 7 Dunedin - Omarama
  8. Day 8 Omarama - Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Farewell from Christchurch
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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

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Ibis Hotel Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 8

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Distinction Luxmore Hotel

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 7

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.4
(100 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

203

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all over the world discover and explore Australia and New Zealand from top to bottom. With a broad range of holiday options, we strive to represent the very best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. You can relax in...

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    AAT Kings
    4.4
  • CK
    · October 12th, 2023
    Overall from booking the tour to actually doing the tour was very good. Very good tour which ticked off some of my bucket list.
    Trip date: September 2023
  • MM
    · February 13th, 2020
    The scenery was incredible and our tour guide Sarah was terrific as well!
    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hello Michael, Thanks for leaving a review of our Southern Wonders tour, and we are glad to hear that Sarah brought New Zealand to life for you. We look forward to welcoming you again on an AAT Kings tour in the future. Many thanks, AAT Kings
    Trip date: February 2020

Dates & Availability

9 days
Southern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 9 Days)
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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  • Currency
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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 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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 AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • 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.
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