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- This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
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Christchurch (Nz), New Zealand
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Christchurch (Nz), New Zealand
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Hurry almost full
Early payment discount
Was: PP
Save: PP
Code: XXXXX
Extensions available for this trip
Secure your trip with a deposit today
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
Please read our Trip Notes before booking
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- *Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book.
- This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Double-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
- Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
About this trip
The sights and sounds of the South take centre stage on this sojourn through the Pancake Rocks and Blow Holes of Punakaiki and on to the picture-perfect Tasman Sea. Tuck into a taste of country life with the Taylors, board the TranzAlpine train and cruise the tranquil waters of the Milford Sound.
Trip type: Country Explorer i
Trip code: ZCQR
9 Nights
accommodation
17 Meals
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 lunch (Be My Guest)
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7 dinners
On-trip Transport
Internal flights not included.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Dunedin.
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Cruise on Milford Sound.
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See spectacular sights in Fiordland National Park en route to Milford Sound.
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View the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train.
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Visit Franz Josef Glacier, historic Arrowtown, and the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki.
What's Included
Dining
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 lunch
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7 dinners
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Porterage, local tips and charges
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
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All hotel charges and local taxes
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Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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Day 1
Arrive Christchurch Day 1 - Arrive ChristchurchWelcome to Christchurch! On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 4pm). You'll have free time to relax and unwind after your journey before you meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Welcome Reception
Day 2
Christchurch - Twizel Day 2 - Christchurch - TwizelJoin us for a taste of country life at a Be My Guest barbecue lunch on Morelea Farm, a typical working sheep farm. You'll be welcomed into the home of your hosts Angie and Stan Taylor and their 600 acre garden. Hear their stories and sample delicious food prepared just for you. Later see Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and soak up the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park. There's time for an optional scenic flight over Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Hotel
MacKenzie Country Inn
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
MacKenzie Country Inn
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
- Dinner with wine
Day 3
Twizel - Dunedin Sightseeing Day 3 - Twizel - Dunedin SightseeingYour day starts with a journey along the Waitaki River, and a photo stop at the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam. Travel through to the township of Oamaru with its famous white limestone buildings and then on to Dunedin. This afternoon your choice of sightseeing: tour Larnach Castle; ride the Taieri Gorge Railway; take the Monarch Wildlife Cruise to see the Penguins and the Royal Albatross or experience an interactive tour of Speight's Brewery.
Hotel
Scenic Southern Cross
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Scenic Southern Cross
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 4
Dunedin - Te Anau Day 4 - Dunedin - Te AnauThis morning enjoy a chance to explore Dunedin. In the afternoon travel through lush green pastures, crossing sheep-filled farming land to the village of Te Anau, on the shores of Lake Te Anau, the South Island's largest lake. Tonight consider an Optional Experience out across the lake to the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel
Distinction
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Distinction
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 5
Te Anau - Queenstown (2 Nights) Day 5 - Te Anau - Queenstown (2 Nights)You'll be awe-struck by the magnificence of the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park. Amazing photo opportunities await you as you see rainforest, ancient glaciers and mountain ranges before driving through the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel. Pass the Mirror Lake, Pop's Lookout, Cleddau Valley and the Chasm. Your cruise on mystical Milford Sound will take you past Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak. Afterwards, travel over the Devil's Staircase, along the shores of Lake Wakatipu on your way to Queenstown. An orientation tour of New Zealand's adventure capital finishes this highlight day.
Hotel
Millennium
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Millennium
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Day 6
Queenstown Sightseeing Day 6 - Queenstown SightseeingToday your choice of sightseeing: ride the Shotover Jet boat; take a gondola to Bob's Peak for thrilling luge rides; visit the Skyline Restaurant for dinner; take a 4WD minibus excursion through Skippers Canyon; visit Kiwi Birdlife Park or journey deep into the mountains to Mt. Nicholas High Country Farm for lunch. This evening cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard New Zealand's oldest steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue Regional Meal at the Colonel's Homestead. An entertaining farm show provides a glimpse into high-country farm life. Afterwards, return to Queenstown to sample the festive nightlife.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Day 7
Queenstown - Franz Josef Day 7 - Queenstown - Franz JosefVisit the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown on the Arrow River, previously one of the world's richest rivers. Enjoy the tastes of delicious stone fruit at Cromwell, the stone fruit capital. See a trio of lakes, Dunstan, Hawea and Wanaka. Travel over the Haast Pass, view amazing Thunder Creek Falls and take a small rainforest walk. Then it's on to Franz Josef Glacier, the world's most accessible glacier.
Hotel
Scenic Franz Josef Glacier
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Scenic Franz Josef Glacier
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 8
Franz Josef - Punakaiki Day 8 - Franz Josef - PunakaikiThere is time this morning to explore Franz Josef Glacier. Later, take a walk among rainforest giants on the West Coast Treetop Walkway. Depart for Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and jewellery demonstration with a Local Specialist. Later, travel to Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Spend the night at your eco-friendly resort right on the waterfront.
Hotel
Punakaiki Resort Authentic Accommodation
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Punakaiki Resort Authentic Accommodation
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Day 9
Punakaiki - Christchurch Day 9 - Punakaiki - ChristchurchThere's time to relax before travelling to Arthur's Pass where you'll board the TranzAlpine train, rated as one of the world's great scenic railways journeys, to travel across the Canterbury Plains through the Southern Alps to Christchurch. Celebrate your trip this evening at a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and new-found friends.
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Hotel
Novotel
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Day 10
Depart Christchurch Day 10 - Depart ChristchurchYour holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Available Departures
Please see http://www.trafalgar.com:80/en-us/tours/southern-spectacular for the latest discounts & departure information.
The Trafalgar Difference
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Authentic Accommodation
Punakaiki Resort Situated on idyllic Punakaiki Beach, this environmentally friendly Authentic Accommodation offers views of the ocean and rainforest. Designed in harmony with the environment, your stay gives you a unique insight into local ecology and nature. -
Authentic Accommodation
Stay on South Island's wild west coast at Punakaiki Resort near the famous Pancake Rocks -
Be My Guest
Join Angie and Stan Taylor in their 600-acre garden at Morelea Farm in the Canterbury region -
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure -
Local Specialist
For included sightseeing in Hokitika.
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Dunedin.
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Cruise on Milford Sound.
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See spectacular sights in Fiordland National Park en route to Milford Sound.
-
View the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train.
-
Visit Franz Josef Glacier, historic Arrowtown, and the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki.
What's Included
Dining
-
9 hot buffet breakfasts
-
1 lunch
(Be My Guest) -
7 dinners
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
Porterage, local tips and charges
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
-
All hotel charges and local taxes
-
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
Why Trafalgar?
The Trafalgar Experience
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