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The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)

10 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
4.4
103 traveler reviews
The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days) - AAT Kings

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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Local Living
  • Walking Adventure
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Wine tasting
Gold Operator
AAT Kings
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch and Lake Tekapo
  • Enjoy High Tea at Mt. Cook Lakeside Retreat
  • Taste wines at Gibbston Valley's Kinross
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
  • Stay overnight on the Milford Mariner cruise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Lake Ohau
  3. Day 3 Lake Ohau - Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown - Milford Sound
  6. Day 6 Milford Sound - Wanaka
  7. Day 7 Wanaka - Franz Josef
  8. Day 8 Franz Josef
  9. Day 9 Franz Josef - Christchurch
  10. Day 10 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

  • Hotel Montreal Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 9

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Hotel
    day 2

  • The Rees

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Milford Mariner

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Edgewater Lake Wānaka Hotel

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

Operated by

AAT Kings

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

Number of tours

265

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

90%

Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Kathleen
    · March 3rd, 2025
    Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or...
  • Lorne
    · February 25th, 2025
    Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.

Dates & Availability

10 days
The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 298217

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 30th, 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.
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