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New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group, 2026/2027)

12 days

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From Wellington to Christchurch

4.3

111 traveler reviews

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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
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Wellington
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Wanaka
Fox Glacier
Lake Hawea
Haast
Hokitika
Christchurch

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Highlights

Explore Wellington with a local guide
Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound
Spot wildlife in marine-rich Kaikoura
Stay overnight on the Milford Mariner
Drive through the dramatic Lindis Pass

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Wellington
Day 2 Wellington - Blenheim
Day 3 Blenheim Free Time
Day 4 Blenheim - Christchurch
Day 5 Christchurch - Lake Ohau
Day 6 Lake Ohau - Queenstown
Day 7 Queenstown Free Time
Day 8 Queenstown - Milford Sound
Day 9 Milford Sound - Wanaka
Day 10 Wanaka - Fox Glacier Township
Day 11 Fox Glacier Township - Christchurch
Day 12 Farewell from Christchurch

What's Included

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Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotel
day 1
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Wyndham Garden
Hotel
Days 4, 11
Lake Ohau Lodge
Hotel
day 5
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Milford Mariner
Hotel
day 8
Wanaka Hotel
Hotel
day 9
Heartland Fox Glacier
Hotel
day 10

Operated by

AAT Kings

4.3

(111 reviews)

Number of tours

389

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

92%

Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
AAT Kings
4.3

Kathleen
· March 3rd, 2025
Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or not we can get the activity. If not, it can be scheduled online. I had no access to these activities from Tour Radars website and didn’t know they existed. Luckily I scheduled on my own and got to see what I wanted. Others did not.
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Lorne
· February 25th, 2025
Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.
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Rhonda
· September 14th, 2025
This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything went smoothly. The communication from Tour Radar was good.They responded promptly to my queries. It was well organized. The itinerary gave an opportunity to see and have a range of experiences, The tour guide Joe from Down Under Tours (AAT) was fantastic. He really enjoyed his job and was passionate about sharing the places we visited. He was very knowledgeable too. Joe was very friendly and respectful to all of us on the tour.
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Tour ID: 318856

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Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and AAT Kings will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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