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Southern Spectacular

10 days
Start and end in Christchurch
3.3
3 traveler reviews
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NZ $6,093
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Stroll through a 600 acre garden
  • Explore Fiordland National Park
  • Ride New Zealand's oldest steamship
  • Travel by train through the Alps

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Through Scenic Wonderland to Twizel
  3. Day 3 Dunedin, City of Scottish Heritage
  4. Day 4 Te Anau, Gateway to Fiordland
  5. Day 5 Milford Sound Contrasts With Queenstown
  6. Day 6 Queenstown, It's All Yours
  7. Day 7 Spectacular Franz Josef
  8. Day 8 Punakaiki, Coastal Forest
  9. Day 9 Christchurch, City of Contrasts
  10. Day 10 Farewell 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.
  • Optional Extras

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Trafalgar

Number of tours

433

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.3
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.7
  • Guide
    Good
    3.7
  • Transport
    Good
    3.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Good
    3.3
  • 4.5
  • CB
    · April 24th, 2023
    Wonderful trip, Hope and Rick were amazing hosts.
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Southern Spectacular reviewer 2
    · January 4th, 2023
    I actually did not travel with Trafalgar but wanted to share what little experience I did have. I signed up for a tour coming up this summer. I was quoted a price for the tour including a single supplement. I paid my deposit and independently booked my Business class air travel to Europe. Then I convinced someone else to join the tour. After all this I was told they would not honor my single supplement. Now I am left with air travel to Europe and no tour. The single supplement is a deal breaker. I have traveled to every continent except Antarctica. I have never felt as fleeced by any company as I do with Trafalgar. Needless to say, Trafalgar is on my "no-fly" list.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We regret to read that your pre-trip experience may not have been as seamless as it should have been, and that the single-supplement was not something that the team was able to offer on this occasion. On any given trip, there are only a limited amount... Show more
    Trip date: January 2023
  • MK
    · January 8th, 2020
    I found that I paid higher as compared to...
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thanks for sharing your feedback with us here at Trafalgar. It is correct to assume that different booking regions, along with the fluctuating currency rates and specific seasonal offers or discounts may affect the prices of our guided holidays.... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019

Dates & Availability

10 days
Southern Spectacular
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • G

    George

    Asked on August 1st, 2023

    How do we book the New Zeland tour with a child? He will be 8 at the time of travel. How will accommodations work as a family of 3?

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    Age Range
    Tour Details
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      George

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      I was reading the reviews on the trip I inquired about, and I have second thoughts... but I did find a very similar one, just operated by a different company. Unfortunately the dates don't go past April 2025, I would like to travel November/December 2025.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2023

      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please take note that the Southern Spectacular trip is available in November and December 2025. Kindly provide the date and room assignment of the passengers so we can provide an accurate quote for this trip.

    • 1 more answer
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    Anna

    Asked on July 24th, 2023

    How much extra for single person not sharing accommodation

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2023

      The cost for the Southern Spectacular trip is $7,575.00 AUD in a single room.

  • R

    Ronald

    Asked on March 18th, 2023

    Much walking? See Milford Sound? Good accommodation? Flights from Australia included? Own room at all times?

    Accommodation
    Flights / Transfers
    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2023

      A low-medium level of fitness is required this trip. Milford Sound Day: A Day pack is required. Our contracted hotels are 4 to 5 stars hotel for accommodation. Flights are not included. You will have your own room if you book a Single Room however, this still depends on the availability as we have limited allocation for Single Rooms.

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten March 2023

      The only thing I'm worried about is having to share a room with someone, something I've never done in my life. This will be a deciding factor for me, otherwise this Tour is Perfect.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2023

      If in case your Single Room request will be denied and you'll be in a Twin Share room, you'll be sharing the room with someone of the same gender. If you have trouble or you're uncomfortable with sharing the room, you can reach out to the Travel Director so he/she can work out alternatives for you.

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten March 2023

      I think the even slight chance of my sharing a room with ANYONE puts me off this Tour, as good as it sounds. I will go with a Tour where I can pay a Single Supplement, as money is not an issue.

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    Zoe

    Asked on March 10th, 2023

    What is the hotel for a pre night

    Accommodation
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2023

      The pre hotel accommodation would be Distinction Christchurch Hotel.

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    Antonio

    Asked on August 13th, 2022

    What is your cancellation policy please?

    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2022

      Regarding our cancelation policy. I have attached a downloaded copy to this enquiry question. It is also on our Trafalgar website. Its located at the very bottom of the web page to the bottom right within the grey colored section and listed as 'Booking Conditions'.

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    Jack

    Asked on July 27th, 2022

    I am over 60 years and and just had my knees replaced. So walking long distance will be a problem and going uphill. What's the best tour do u recommend? My other 2 companions are young in their early 20's

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2022

      With this tour with Trafalgar they are designed to be travelled at an easy going pace and are not meant to be strenuous at all so if you just had a knee replaced doing a coach bus tour like this one would definitely be the way to go. This is especially true for a place like New Zealand where a lot of other companies have more adventurous and active trips. While the age range for Trafalgar will steer towards the 50's their minimum age for this trip is 5 so for younger travellers in their 20's this trip would still be very enjoyable and a great way to explore a lot of the country.

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    Lynne

    Asked on July 26th, 2022

    what kind of weather should we dress for?

    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2022

      There is no real dress attire for this trip. For your preferred date, that would probably springtime in New Zealand, it would just be whatever you feel is appropriate to travel in but it can still get chilly at night so maybe just a light jacket for the night time.

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    Christina

    Asked on June 28th, 2022

    Is it possible to combine two trips, one for the South Island and another for the North?

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      Christina

      TravelerWritten June 2022

      What is upcharge for a single supplement and would I have a private room and bathroom in all hotels?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2022

      For this tour single supplement would be at $839 and it is subject to change until booked.

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    Max

    Asked on May 30th, 2022

    My father is wanting to attend the Airshow in NZ on 9 April, 2023. He is in his late 70s. My mother is in her mid 70s and my brother will be 50. Do you have a tour around that date for $5000 pp including airfares from Australia return?

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    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten June 2022

      The Trafalgar trip you've selected is currently $5,511 share triple for 10 days, with the closest availability for the Airshow being 18 April 2023. Alternatively, our sister company Costsaver runs a shorter trip commencing 23 March which is $2610.00 per person share triple for a 7-day trip, excluding airfares. The above pricing is subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are for land only excluding airfares. Would either of those trips suit? These trips don't run to the Airshow so your family would need to make their own way to and from Blenheim.

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