The Southern Drift (2026/2027)

10 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.4

15 traveler reviews

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Operator: Inspiring Journeys
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
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 16
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Christchurch
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Wanaka

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Highlights

Explore Christchurch and Lake Tekapo
Enjoy High Tea at Mt. Cook Lakeside Retreat
Taste wines at Gibbston Valley's Kinross
Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
Stay overnight on the Milford Mariner

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
Day 2 Christchurch - Lake Ohau
Day 3 Lake Ohau - Queenstown
Day 4 Queenstown
Day 5 Queenstown - Milford Sound
Day 6 Milford Sound - Wanaka
Day 7 Wanaka - Franz Josef
Day 8 Franz Josef
Day 9 Franz Josef - Christchurch
Day 10 Farewell from Christchurch

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Montreal Christchurch
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Lake Ohau Lodge
Hotel
day 2
The Rees
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Milford Mariner
Hotel
day 5
Edgewater Lake Wānaka Hotel
Hotel
day 6
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Inspiring Journeys

4.4

(15 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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Inspiring Journeys
4.4

Susan
· August 30th, 2022
We had a fantastic experience touring with our group. Wonderfully led by our guide Toni, and always feeling safe with Ollie behind the wheel. Accommodation was great and some delightful meals along the way. Unforgettable memories of a beautiful part of our country. Highly recommend this trip
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- For any tour departing before September 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Inspiring Journeys. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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