New Zealand Southern Wonders
9 day guided holiday | Christchurch ReturnFrom $4,460 per person twin share
Explore the Southern Wonders and visit the iconic sights of South Island on a 9 day guided holiday.
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.
Travel Period: 01 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025
New Zealand Southern Wonders
Included Highlights
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Witness the universe at Tekapo’s Dark Sky Project, where stargazing meets astronomical insights
- Embark on a cruise in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi to admire towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and untouched fiord scenery
- Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
- Relish a gourmet BBQ Dinner and Farm Show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
- See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
- Experience one of the world’s great train journeys aboard the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps
- View the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Fitness Requirements
- Medium level of fitness required.
Flight Information
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
- Day 9: Flights to depart any time from Christchurch Airport
Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
Day 2 Christchurch - Franz Josef
Day 3 Franz Josef - Queenstown
Day 4 Queenstown Free Time
Day 5 Queenstown - Te Anau
Day 6 Te Anau - Dunedin
Day 7 Dunedin - Omarama
Day 8 Omarama - Christchurch
Day 9 Farewell from Christchurch
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
- Ibis Hotel Christchurch
- Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
- Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
- Distinction Luxmore Hotel
- Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
- Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Excursions for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. The excursions can be booked on tour through your Travel Director. Our more popular optional experiences can be reserved at the time of your booking. Subject to availability.
- The Helicopter Line - Mountain Scenic Spectacular Flight 40Mins
- The Helicopter Line - Twin Glacier Flight 30Mins
- The Helicopter Line - Neve Discoverer Flight 20Mins
- Haast River Safari Jet Boat
- Pure Glenorchy - Lord Of The Rings Scenic Tour
- Kiwi Park
- Skippers Canyon Scenic Tour & Jet Boat
- Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
- Ata Whenua Film & Beverage
- Larnach Castle Tour
- City to Sea Wildlife Tour
- Bread to Bottle Tour "MTM Experience''
- Castle to Cruise Tour
- Wild One Tour
- Air Safaris - Grand Traverse Scenic Flight
Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
