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lscc new zealands southern drift small group

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(LSCC) New Zealand's Southern Drift - Small Group

9-Day Tour of Christchurch, Milford Sound & Queenstown

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Travel & Accommodation

9 days, 1 country and 8 cities

8 nights accommodation

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners, 1 Farewell Dinner

Activity Level

Balanced

Group Size

Maximum 24 people

Itinerary

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A South Island Adventure

See the south island of New Zealand unfold on this 9-day tour starting in Christchurch. With a Small Group of no more than 24 travellers, accompanied by a Travel Director and Driver, you’ll meet locals who bring each place to life including the Pavlova Queen of Lake Tekapo. You’ll cruise through majestic Milford Sound overnight, explore Highlands Motorsport Park Museum and travel through landscapes that feel almost unreal. This is the south island at its most varied, most beautiful and most unforgettable.

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Day By Day Itinerary

9-day itinerary from Christchurch to Christchurch visiting 1 Country and 8 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Highlands Motorsport Park Museum Cromwell, home to rare, exclusive, and expensive vehicles

Discover Christchurch on a city sights tour

Visit The Pavlova Queen Angie at Lake Takapo, and historic Arrowtown

View Franz Josef Glacier from panoramic viewpoint 

Scenic Cruise overnight on Milford Sound, and across Lake Wakatipu on historic steamship

What's included?

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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Porterage where hotels provide this service

Must-see sightseeing

All land transport shown. All transfers shown

This trip is operated by our Australia and New Zealand Specialists at AAT Kings.

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time

Frequently asked questions

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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