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Southern Spotlight

9 Days

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Tour Description

The South Island of New Zealand dials up the natural drama, whether you’re enjoying a Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour through World Heritage listed wilderness or basking in the beauty of Franz Josef/Waiau on a tour. And in between are cities that take your breath away. Queenstown tour, anyone?

Priced From:

$ 5039pp *

From: 2026-04-19

To: 2027-03-28

Start Location: Christchurch (Nz), New Zealand

End Location: Christchurch (Nz), New Zealand

Trip Type: Cost Saver Escorted

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Since its 2010/11 earthquakes, Christchurch has reinvented itself in more ways than one. It's time tonight to meet your Travel Director and travelling companions for a tour briefing and drinks.
Christchurch - Omarama
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Christchurch is not only rebuilding itself after the devastating 2010/11 earthquakes, but is changing the way architects think about design. Case in point the mind-bending Cathedral, made largely of cardboard, and Turanga, the gold clad central library. You will view these on your city tour. From here, your outlook is the Canterbury Plains: the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo, the quaint Church of the Good Shepherd, snow-capped mountains and atmospheric towns. Your Indoor Dark Sky Astronomy Experience at Tekapo, hosted by passionate local specialists, will forever change the way you see the night sky. You'll see for yourself it may be one of the quietest spots on the planet, yet it has one of the busiest skies in the universe.
Omarama - Te Anau
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Your visit to Clyde will have your camera clicking non-stop. This charming historic town may be small, but it’s full of character, with its town centre designated as a historic precinct, featuring buildings from its gold mining past now transformed into cafes and shops. Next, head to Gore, the Country Music capital of New Zealand, before continuing toward Fiordland National Park and stunning Te Anau, nestled on the shores of the South Island’s largest lake. Immerse yourself in the serenity - this is as good as it gets.
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel
From the moment you step outside today, nature rules. Your route through Fiordland National Park is an intoxicating union of beech forests, alluvial flats, meadows and mirror-like lakes. Gin-clear rivers carve the countryside, with all roads leading to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Venture out into the pristine fiord on a sightseeing cruise for awe-inspiring scenery with towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
Te Anau - Queenstown
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Follow state Highway 6, winding along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, the Devil’s Staircase from Kingston to Queenstown is a breathtaking stretch of road with a combination of lake and Mountain views. Visit the historic gold rush village of Arrowtown, where you can wander the streets, lined with trees and character-filled boutiques, then continue to Queenstown for your two-night stay in the adventure capital of New Zealand. Tonight, glide across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner and farm show.
Queenstown Free Time
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Take today at your own pace; you won’t be lost for things to do in Queenstown. Like adventure? Feel the wind in your hair on the high-octane jet boat ride, perhaps. There’s a reason why Queenstown is known as the "Adventure Capital of the World". Nature lover? Discover some of New Zealand’s feathered friends at Kiwi Park (both own expense).
Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Try and keep count of today’s lakes. Leaving Lake Wakatipu behind. But Lake Dunstan awaits, as do its orchards. Pause to refuel on flavour-packed stone fruit. Then there’s Lake Hawea. Over the Haast Pass to the town of Franz Josef/Waiau, where, this afternoon you may choose to fly over Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere (own expense).
Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Swap snow for pounamu (native greenstone or jade) in Hokitika. Just when you thought your adventure couldn’t get any better, you’ll aboard the TranzAlpine train bound for Christchurch, through tunnels and over viaducts with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, icy rivers, beech forests, gorges and river valleys. Join your Travel Director tonight for dinner and drinks to celebrate your week touring New Zealand's South Island.
Farewell from Christchurch
Day 9
Duration: 1
New Zealand’s South Island never fails to wow. We hope you find the words to describe this epic New Zealand tour to your family back home.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-26
End Date: 2026-05-04
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Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2026-09-13
End Date: 2026-09-21
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-09-27
End Date: 2026-10-05
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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triple
Child Price: 5039
Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-10-04
End Date: 2026-10-12
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Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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triple
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Adult Price: 5039
single
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Start Date: 2026-10-11
End Date: 2026-10-19
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Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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triple
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Adult Price: 5039
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Start Date: 2026-10-18
End Date: 2026-10-26
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Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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Start Date: 2026-10-25
End Date: 2026-11-02
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Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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Start Date: 2026-11-01
End Date: 2026-11-09
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Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-11-08
End Date: 2026-11-16
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Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-11-15
End Date: 2026-11-23
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Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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End Date: 2026-12-07
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Adult Price: 5299
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Adult Price: 5039
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Start Date: 2026-12-06
End Date: 2026-12-14
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
twinShare
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Adult Price: 5299
triple
Child Price: 5039
Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-12-13
End Date: 2026-12-21
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5299
triple
Child Price: 5039
Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-12-20
End Date: 2026-12-28
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5299
triple
Child Price: 5039
Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2026-12-27
End Date: 2027-01-04
twin
Child Price: 4774
Adult Price: 5299
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5299
triple
Child Price: 5039
Adult Price: 5039
single
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Adult Price: 7059
Start Date: 2027-01-10
End Date: 2027-01-18
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Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-01-17
End Date: 2027-01-25
twin
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Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-01-24
End Date: 2027-02-01
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Adult Price: 5460
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-01-31
End Date: 2027-02-08
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Adult Price: 5460
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-02-07
End Date: 2027-02-15
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-02-14
End Date: 2027-02-22
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-02-21
End Date: 2027-03-01
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
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Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-02-28
End Date: 2027-03-08
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-03-07
End Date: 2027-03-15
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-03-14
End Date: 2027-03-22
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-03-21
End Date: 2027-03-29
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7275
Start Date: 2027-03-28
End Date: 2027-04-05
twin
Child Price: 4920
Adult Price: 5460
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5460
triple
Child Price: 5190
Adult Price: 5190
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 7275
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