Wonderful South
7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
Wonderful South
Highlights
Visit – Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Christchurch
New Zealand enthrals a traveller with its breathtaking scenery, fabulous festivals, superb food, wine and magical outdoor experiences. Christchurch is a beautiful city where you can cycle alongside the river, indulge in fine sophisticated dining and in a short duration you can scramble up to the mountains or ride a wave at the beach. Nestled between mountains, Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic ranges. The lakes and mountains landscape make it suited to all kinds of adventure.
Hub
Ex Christchurch
Itinerary
DAY 01 | Arrive Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand, the youngest country on Earth!
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Christchurch is New Zealand’s second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. It is bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean. You can ski at a world-class alpine resort, play golf, bungee jump, go rafting, mountain biking, hot-air ballooning wind surfing, whale watching and visit famous wineries and gardens.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city with its numerous heritage structures, museums, parks, gardens, cafes, malls and restaurants.
None (meals on your own).
DAY 02 | Christchurch – Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
Today, travel south across the Canterbury Plains through the towns of Timaru and Oamaru to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, renowned for its natural history and University of Otago. On arrival in Dunedin, proceed and check in to the hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city.
Breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 03 | Dunedin – Te Anau
Te anau, New Zealand
Later, transfer from Dunedin to Te Anau. Cross the Southland Plains and travel through the scenic towns of Balclutha and Gore to arrive in Te Anau. Later, proceed and check in to the hotel.
Today morning, enjoy some leisure time to relax or go shopping.
The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities. You may opt to enjoy a glowworm tour tonight.
Breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 04 | Te Anau – Milford Sound – Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Te Anau to hotel in Queenstown, en route enjoy a drive to Eglinton Valley and Homer Tunnel followed by a cruise on the Milford Sound Fiord (Seat in coach).
Post breakfast, travel from Te Anau to Queenstown. En-route enjoy a scenic drive to Eglinton Valley to marvel at the breathtaking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Embark on a cruise aboard the Milford Sound Red Boat to view the pristine scenery, towering peaks, waterfalls, cliffs, marine and bird life. Sail past the incredible Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, Stirling Falls and Seal Point. In Maori legend, this landscape was created by Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure who carved the fiords with a magical daze.
Later, proceed and check in to the hotel in Queenstown
Breakfast at the hotel and lunch onboard the cruise.
DAY 05 | Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
The day is at leisure to explore the city or you can opt to enjoy various activities such as bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting and gondola rides.
Breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 06 | Queenstown – Mount Cook – Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Transfer from hotel in Queenstown to hotel in Christchurch, en route visit Mount Cook and the Church of the Good Shepherd (Seat in coach).
After breakfast, transfer from Queenstown to Christchurch. Drive through the central Otago region, to the small town of Twizel and continue north following the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. This is the highest peak of New Zealand with a landscape of glacier fed alpine lakes. Next, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo. Marvel at this small picturesque church before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in the Garden City of Christchurch.
On arrival in Christchurch, proceed and check in to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 07 | Depart Christchurch
Christchurch, New Zealand
Post breakfast, you will be transferred to airport in Christchurch for your flight back home.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Inclusions
• Accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Transfers as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Overseas travel insurance upto the ages of 60 years.
Hotels
Christchurch The Ashley Hotel 01
Dunedin The Victoria Hotel Dunedin 01
Te Anau Village Inn 01
Queenstown Heartland Hotel Queenstown 02
Prices
On Request.