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The Southern Drift

10 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
4.4
15 traveler reviews
The Southern Drift - Inspiring Journeys
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Inspiring Journeys
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 16
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Wanaka
    Wanaka
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Highlights

  • Explore Christchurch and Lake Tekapo
  • Taste wines at Gibbston Valley's cellar
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
  • Stay overnight on the Milford Mariner
  • Ride the TranzAlpine from Arthur's Pass

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • 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

33

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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Dates & Availability

10 days
The Southern Drift
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 305413

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