Southern Wonders
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
Whats included
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)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 1 Highlight Dinner (HD)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Low 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.
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 9 – flights to depart any time from Christchurch Airport
- 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.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes
Whats included
- Tranz Alpine 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 Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi (where available)
Interests
- National Parks and Preserves
- Rail Tours
- UNESCO Site
About AAT Kings
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
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Sep 28, 2026 through
Dec 28, 2026
Dec 24, 2026
7:00 PM
8 Nights
from
$3,636.00
(USD)
Per Person
Airfare not included, Various departures
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8763001
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Apr 06, 2026 through
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
7:00 PM
8 Nights
from
$3,740.00
(USD)
Per Person
Airfare not included
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8762699
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Jan 11, 2027 through
Mar 29, 2027
Mar 25, 2027
7:00 PM
8 Nights
from
$4,155.00
(USD)
Per Person
Airfare not included, Various departures
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8763003
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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 |
