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- Gold Operator
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 48
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Christchurch and its unique Cardboard Cathedral
- Cruise the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo
- Discover Dunedin's Victorian charm and Larnach Castle
- Cruise Milford Sound with a naturalist guide
- Ride the TranzAlpine train for stunning views
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
- Day 2 Christchurch - Twizel
- Day 3 Twizel - Dunedin
- Day 4 Dunedin - Te Anau
- Day 5 Te Anau - Queenstown
- Day 6 Queenstown Free Time
- Day 7 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
- Day 8 Franz Josef/Waiau - Punakaiki
- Day 9 Punakaiki - Christchurch
- Day 10 Farewell from Christchurch
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Optional
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
HotelDays 1, 9Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel
Hotelday 2Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Hotelday 3Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas
Hotelday 4Millennium Hotel, Queenstown
HotelDays 5, 6Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotelday 7Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Hotelday 8
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
279
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PDPatricia· April 16th, 2024I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The guide, Isobel, paid very good attention to details and the comfort of her tourists.I felt safe and secure in the bus as Mark's driving was very competent and Isobel was delightful, patient and full of fun, a real people person.She and Mark worked well together, meal times, departure times and other important information was provided well in advance. Good provision was made for frequent stops to allow for toilet breaks and the purchase of refreshments. I liked their attention to time keeping. For me, everything worked smoothly which made the tour relaxed and stress free. I would highly recommend Isobel and Mark.Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- NSNorman· February 16th, 2024Overall an excellent tour. But it was surprising and disappointing that in some of the hotels, the shower was in the bath.Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- JMJanet· January 29th, 2024Isabel and Stu were so knowledgeable and fun...Show moreTrip date: January 2024
- SSSusan· November 18th, 2023Great itinerary and guide. Hotels and food...Show moreTrip date: November 2023
Dorothy· April 29th, 2023My tour was wonderful, awesome scenic views and...Show moreTrip date: April 2023- JMJane· April 28th, 2023Great tour host, great driver. No name tags...Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- TBTrevor· March 27th, 2023The 10 day tour of the South Island was well...Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- MMMichael· February 11th, 2023Fantastic Best vacationTrip date: January 2023
- JBJoanne· January 21st, 2023We saw so much of the South Island of New...Show moreTrip date: December 2022
- Kathryn· September 26th, 2019Tour was excellent, great guild and coach...Show more
AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi Kathryn, thanks so much for sharing your feedback. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your holiday through New Zealand's spectacular South with us! Hope to see you on another AAT Kings tour soon.Trip date: August 2019
Dates & Availability
10 days
Southern Spectacular (2026/27)
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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