New Zealand | South Island
Trip Length: 9 days/8 nights
Price: Please call 1-800-575-1540 for information on pricing
Dates:
New Zealand | South Island Itinerary
(Host City: Christchurch, New Zealand/Queenstown, New Zealand)Day 1: Christchurch
Day 2: Picton/Nelson/Motueka
Day 3: Abel Tasman National Park
Day 4: Nile River/Punakaiki
Day 5: Fox Glacier
Day 6: Mount Aspiring National Park/Lake Wanaka
Day 7: Kawarau Gorge/Queenstown
Day 8: Queenstown
Day 9: Queenstown (departure)
"This was, by far, the most extraordinary service I have encountered with a tour group."Beth Castiglia - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
New Zealand Trips
A land as rugged and diverse as they come
New Zealand is one of the most diverse countries on the planet. Explore beautiful bays, pristine lakes, underground rivers, temperate rainforest, sprawling glaciers and a rugged, sheep-flecked coastline on this nine-day South Island adventure.
- Sea kayak the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound
- Float the Nile River by inner-tube through an intricate system of underground caves
- Explore Punakaiki’s famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes as you watch the sun set over the Tasman Sea
- Trek with crampons and walking sticks across a stretch of 600-foot-thick white ice on Fox Glacier, perched adjacent to a lush rainforest
- Zoom by jet boat over the shallow waters of the Landsborough River
- Picnic on the shores of the undiscovered Lake Wanaka and sip wine overlooking the mouth of Kawarau Gorge
- Hike, parapent and shop for Maori pounamu (greenstone) before sitting down to a fabulous dinner at a local restaurant in the thriving metropolis of Queenstown
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Distinctive Accommodations:
9 days/8 nightsNight 1: Chateau Park Hotel
Nestled in five acres of tranquil gardens, the Chateau on the Park seems a world away from the stresses of city life, yet it is just minutes from the vibrant city of Christchurch. Enjoy the Chateau’s cozy bar, award-winning cuisine and complimentary shuttle bus to the city, train station or nearby shopping areas.
Nights 2-3: Avalon Manor Motel
The rooms at the Avalon are bright, roomy and well appointed. Perfectly situated to explore Abel Tasman National Park and only a short walk from the town of Motueka.
Night 4: Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki, a modern resort on Punakaiki Beach near the world-famous Pancake Rocks and Blow Holes, is designed to maximize the surrounding environment with beautiful ocean and rainforest views of Paporoa National Park.
Night 5: Westhaven Motel
Centrally located in the Fox Glacier Township, the modern and spacious Westhaven Motel was recently recognized with the “Style and Comfort Enviro Silver Award.”
Night 6: Clearbrook Motel & Serviced apartments
Set on the banks of Bullock Creek and conveniently close to Wanaka town center, Clearbrook’s spacious accommodations offer private balconies and courtyards with stunning mountain views.
Nights 7-8: Garden Court Hotel
Just a four-minute walk from the center of Queenstown, the Garden Court boasts high-quality, sun-filled rooms and personalized service. Enjoy superb lake and mountain views from private courtyards and gardens.
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