Southern Wonders
A little bit city, a little bit country. A whole lot of nature, and just as much culture. Oh, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and wine. This tour of the South Island of New Zealand delivers the perfect recipe for a taste of the country. Look forward to Franz Josef/Waiau tours, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruises and glimpses into cosmopolitan life on Christchurch and Queenstown tours.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- Medium level of fitness required.
- We love leading you to NZ’s top attractions. But we also give you the freedom to discover at leisure. Ask us about Queenstown’s best restaurants, or enjoy an unplanned adventure.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 9: Flights to depart any time from Christchurch Airport Return Airport to Hotel transfers are not included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
- The TranzAlpine train ride has been described as one of the most scenic cross-country jaunts in the world. But don’t take our word for it.
- Your journey deep into Fiordland National Park is helping sustain this wild and wonderful part of New Zealand for future generations.
- The Dunedin coast dials up the natural drama, its wind-carved cliffs and beaches attracting wild seabirds, sea lions and penguins.
- Comfortable walking shoes Warm layers Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Camera
Whats included
- TranzAlpine Train journey through the Southern Alps See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship Gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm Milford Sound Cruise Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Indoor Guided Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo
- National Parks and Preserves
- Rail Tours
- UNESCO Site
A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand and taking intrepid domestic and international travellers on a wild and wonderful ride.
We’ve spent the last century perfecting a Holy Grail of life-changing moments around Australia and across New Zealand – ones you likely never knew even existed, and that you won’t find in a guidebook or listed on any website. Our DNA has never changed – we are, and always have been pioneers committed to worry-free and sustainable travel, revealing these majestic countries in a way that you never imagined possible.
Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Christchurch | ||
| 2 | Christchurch - Franz Josef | ||
| 3 | Franz Josef - Queenstown | ||
| 4 | Queenstown Free Time | ||
| 5 | Queenstown - Te Anau | ||
| 6 | Te Anau - Dunedin | ||
| 7 | Dunedin - Omarama | ||
| 8 | Omarama - Christchurch | ||
| 9 | Farewell from Christchurch |
