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Southern Highlights 2025-2026

14 days
From Wellington to Christchurch
4.4
38 traveler reviews
Southern Highlights 2025-2026 - Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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Tour Operator:
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Max group size:
36
Age range:
12 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
292088
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Highlights

  • Explore Wellington's vibrant street art and museums
  • Cruise through Abel Tasman Park's turquoise waters
  • Witness the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
  • Choose an adventure in Queenstown's scenic landscapes
  • Discover Milford Sound's cliffs and waterfalls

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Wellington
  2. Day 2 Wellington
  3. Day 3 Wellington > Nelson
  4. Day 4 Nelson
  5. Day 5 Nelson > Punakaiki
  6. Day 6 Punakaiki > Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef > Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown
  9. Day 9 Queenstown
  10. Day 10 Queenstown > Te Anau
  11. Day 11 Te Anau > Mount Cook
  12. Day 12 Mount Cook > Christchurch
  13. Day 13 Christchurch
  14. Day 14 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

Number of tours

359

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Laurie
    · February 29th, 2020
    we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was...
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  • Wendy
    · January 21st, 2019
    Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free...
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  • Patricia
    · May 13th, 2018
    Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was...
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Southern Highlights 2025-2026
From Wellington to Christchurch

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Good to Know

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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 February 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Scenic Luxury Cruises & 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
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    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.