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South Island Explorer
From quaint Christchurch and picturesque Queenstown to the rugged mountains of the Southern Alps and the inspiring Milford Sound, this trip makes the most of the South Island's adventurous spirit. Stay in the high country near Mt Cook, walk on a glacier, experience the beauty of the west coast and soak up the spectacular scenery on a rail journey through the mountains.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Christchurch
Stroll through Cathedral Square or soak up some culture at the vibrant Arts Centre.Days 2-3 Mt Cook
Travel through a patchwork landscape of crops, dairy farms and grazing sheep. Be dwarfed by the spectacular silhouette of Aoraki (Cloud Piercer) Mt Cook at 3,754 m (12,316 ft) as you meander through stunning meadows, lakes, streams and glaciers. Hear the squawk of the world's only alpine parrot, the kea, and in spring and summer, spot the Mt Cook lily, the world's largest buttercup.Days 4-6 Queenstown
Enjoy Queenstown just as you like: the adrenalin rush of bungee jumping, a gentle ride on a historic steamboat on Lake Wakatipu, or a postcard vista from the Skyline Gondola.Days 7-8 Milford Sound
Kayak through stunning fjords and get close to local bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and the occasional crested penguin. Choose to visit nearby glow-worm caves, take a scenic flight or scuba dive in this region of waterfalls, rainforests, glacial lakes and peaks.Days 9-10 Wanaka
Nestled between the Southern Alps and a pristine glacial lake, Wanaka is a haven for watersports. Get another kind of buzz with a visit to Wanaka Beerworks to sample some of the microbrewery's prizewinning ales. For a quirky alternative, tackle the maze at Puzzling World - best done before touring Beerworks.Days 11-12 Franz Josef Glacier
Clamp on some crampons and walk into a world of ancient ice and rock on the Franz Josef Glacier. Flowing from the steep Southern Alps into temperate rainforest, it's an unforgettable guided hike. There's also time to kayak, quad bike or simply relax against the forested backdrop of Westland National Park.Day 13 West Country Pub
Stock up on jade souvenirs at Hokitika before settling down to some New Zealand home-style cooking at the local pub. Sink a few with some locals and learn some Kiwi vernacular - it's choice, bro.Days 14-15 Christchurch
Delve into local history at Blackball and Greymouth before boarding the Tranz Alpine Railway, passing labyrinthine gorges and beech forests en route to Christchurch.Trip Details
| Local Payment | NZD $300 |
| Duration | 15 days |
| Tour Code | PSS |
| Accommodation | Hotel (2 nts), motel (9 nts), dorm-style hostel (2 nts), local pub (1 nt) |
| Transportation | Train, coach, minibus, kayak, walking |
| Group Size | Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
| Departure | Departure is guaranteed |
| Budget | Allow NZD $600 for meals not included. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available | Bookings |
| 2008-10-18 | 2008-11-01 | 7 | book now |
| 2008-11-01 | 2008-11-15 | 7+ | book now |
| 2008-11-15 | 2008-11-29 | closed | |
| 2008-11-29 | 2008-12-13 | 7+ | book now |
| 2008-12-13 | 2008-12-27 | 7+ | book now |
| 2008-12-27 | 2009-01-10 | 5 | book now |
| 2009-01-10 | 2009-01-24 | 3 | book now |
| 2009-01-24 | 2009-02-07 | 5 | book now |
| 2009-02-07 | 2009-02-21 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-02-21 | 2009-03-07 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-03-07 | 2009-03-21 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-03-21 | 2009-04-04 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-04-04 | 2009-04-18 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-04-18 | 2009-05-02 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-05-02 | 2009-05-16 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-05-16 | 2009-05-30 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-10-03 | 2009-10-17 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-10-17 | 2009-10-31 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-10-31 | 2009-11-14 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-11-14 | 2009-11-28 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-11-28 | 2009-12-12 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-12-12 | 2009-12-26 | 7+ | book now |
| 2009-12-26 | 2010-01-09 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-01-09 | 2010-01-23 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-01-23 | 2010-02-06 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-02-06 | 2010-02-20 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-02-20 | 2010-03-06 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-03-06 | 2010-03-20 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-03-20 | 2010-04-03 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-04-03 | 2010-04-17 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-04-17 | 2010-05-01 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-05-01 | 2010-05-15 | 7+ | book now |
| 2010-05-15 | 2010-05-29 | 7+ | book now |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 2570.00 |
| CAD | 2570.00 |
| EUR | 1615.00 |
| GBP | 1280.00 |
| NZD | 3355.00 |
| AUD | 2565.00 |
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