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Southern Wonders (2025/2026)

9 days
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From Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
4.5
2 traveler reviews
  • Historic railway station building in Dunedin, New Zealand.
  • Aerial view of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
  • Franz Josef Glacier with ice formations and blue sky.
  • Cityscape of Wellington, New Zealand with a red cable car.
  • Lakefront view of Queenstown with mountains.
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AAT Kings
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Haast
    Haast
  • Lake Hawea
    Lake Hawea
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Fiordland National Park
    Fiordland National Park
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
  • Ride the TranzAlpine train across the Alps
  • Cruise through the majestic Milford Sound
  • Stargaze at Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
  • Discover wildlife and history in Dunedin

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch - Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 Franz Josef - Queenstown
  4. Day 4 Queenstown Free Time
  5. Day 5 Queenstown - Te Anau
  6. Day 6 Te Anau - Dunedin
  7. Day 7 Dunedin - Omarama
  8. Day 8 Omarama - Christchurch
  9. Day 9 Farewell from Christchurch
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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Ibis Hotel Christchurch

    Hotel
    Days 1, 8

  • Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Distinction Luxmore Hotel

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    day 5

  • Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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    day 6

  • Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

    Hotel
    day 7

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AAT Kings

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This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

391

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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  • Itinerary
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  • Guide
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  • Tour Operator
    AAT Kings
    4.3
  • CK
    · October 12th, 2023
    Overall from booking the tour to actually doing the tour was very good. Very good tour which ticked off some of my bucket list.
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • MM
    · February 13th, 2020
    The scenery was incredible and our tour guide...
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Hello Michael, Thanks for leaving a review of our Southern Wonders tour, and we are glad to hear that Sarah brought New Zealand to life for you. We look forward to welcoming you again on an AAT Kings tour in the future. Many thanks, AAT Kings
    Trip date: February 2020

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