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Classic | Southern Highlights Tour

11 days
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From Wellington to Queenstown
  • A train crossing a bridge over a wide river with mountains.
  • Bright red cable car with a city view and mountains in the distance.
  • Stunning view of a glacier with icy blue crevasses and snowy mountains.
  • Scenic view of Queenstown waterfront with mountains and blue lake.
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks along a rugged coast with ocean waves.
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  • Historic stone building with gothic architecture under a blue sky.
  • Green Christchurch tram on city street with riders visible.
  • Rocky beachscape with distant hills under a clear blue sky.
  • Scenic inlet with forested hills and boats in the water.
  • Breathtaking view of Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 35
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Highlights

  • Experience the Southern Alps by world-renowned TranzAlpine train journey
  • Whales, dolphins, and sea life – spend a day by the ocean in Kaikōura
  • Discover Haast Pass on a unique Kiwi-style road trip
  • Uncover the home of the sacred pounamu, mesmerising blue lakes, and ancient forests on the West Coast
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director throughout your great journey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Queenstown
  2. Day 2 Queenstown
  3. Day 3 Queenstown to Franz Josef
  4. Day 4 Franz Josef to West Coast
  5. Day 5 West Coast to Christchurch
  6. Day 6 Christchurch
  7. Day 7 Christchurch to Kaikōura
  8. Day 8 Kaikōura to Marlborough
  9. Day 9 Marlborough to Wellington
  10. Day 10 Wellington
  11. Day 11 Wellington
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16 to 99 years old

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