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Essential New Zealand: South Island

11 nights from $1970

11 nights

Essential New Zealand: South Island

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's South Island with thrilling activities and cultural experiences in Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and more.

$1970 pp excluding flights $179 per night
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Discover the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's South Island with thrilling activities and cultural experiences in Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and more.
  • Explore Queenstown with panoramic views from the Skyline Gondola, a thrilling luge ride, and a famous Fergburger meal
  • Join a wine tasting at the largest wine cave in New Zealand and visit the region’s oldest vineyards in Gibbston Valley
  • Spend a night at Lake Tekapo, discovering the stunning purple lupins (in spring), turquoise waters, and the Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Take short hikes near Franz Josef Glacier and Makarora, experiencing glaciers, mountains, lakes, and vast beaches
  • Marvel at the limestone pancake rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki
  • Visit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown and the scenic Kawarau Gorge
  • Walk to the seal colony at Tauranga Bay and learn about Maori heritage at the Museum of Kawatiri
  • Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds from Picton to Wellington, with chances to spot dolphins along the way
Accommodation on this tour is in multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared bathrooms. A private room supplement is available, subject to availability, providing a single room for solo travelers or a double room for couples, with shared bathroom facilities.
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