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New Zealand South Island

New Zealand South Island

New Zealand South Island

Journey through New Zealand's South Island, from glacier-carved valleys and mirror lakes to coastal roads and small-town hospitality.

Journey through New Zealand's South Island, from glacier-carved valleys and mirror lakes to coastal roads and small-town hospitality.

Starting From

$3,650.00

BEST SEASON

Nov to Mar

GROUP

Max 8

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

Great for:

Landscape Lovers

Active Explorers

Photographers

★★★★★

(4.8 / 5)

Oceania

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8 Days / 7 Nights

Big landscapes, thoughtfully explored

Travel through the South Island’s varied landscapes, from the lakeside calm of Queenstown to the deep blue waters of Lake Tekapo and the dramatic peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Scenic drives, guided walks and time in welcoming towns create a journey that feels expansive without being hurried.

Selected lodges and small-group excursions offer comfort between days outdoors, with flexibility to adjust activities to weather and the group’s pace.

Destinations on this journey

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Package Details:

LOCATIONS

Queenstown • Wanaka • Aoraki/Mount Cook • Lake Tekapo • Christchurch

PACKAGE INFO

8 Days / 7 Nights

STARTING POINT

Queenstown, New Zealand

Package itinerary

Eight days of alpine viewpoints, lake walks, scenic drives and relaxed South Island hospitality.

DAY 1

Arrival in Queenstown

Arrive in Queenstown and settle in beside the lake, with an easy first evening.

DAY 2

Lakeside Queenstown

Spend the day in the lakeside town, with the choice of a relaxed walk or time to wander.

DAY 3

To Wanaka

Take a scenic drive to Wanaka and enjoy a lake walk before dinner in a welcoming town.

DAY 4

Towards Aoraki/Mount Cook

Continue on a scenic drive towards Aoraki/Mount Cook, with stops for alpine viewpoints.

DAY 5

Walking at Mount Cook

Join a guided walk beneath the dramatic peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook, adapting the route to the weather.

DAY 6

Lake Tekapo

Drive to Lake Tekapo and its deep blue waters, with time for a walk along the shore.

DAY 7

Christchurch

Travel to Christchurch for a final evening in the city.

DAY 8

Departure

A relaxed morning, then a transfer for your onward journey.

Package includes

7 nights in selected lodges and stays

Scenic drives with stops for viewpoints

Guided walks

Small-group excursions

Flexible plans to suit the weather

Local hosts throughout

Book This Journey

$3.7K Per Person

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8 Days

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