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A mountainous landscape with a clear sky, a dirt path, and rocky terrain. 1
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A rope swing over a lake with mountains in the background. 3
A forest with tall trees covered in moss and a gravel path. 4
A wooden boardwalk in a mountainous area with hikers. 5
By Waimate Journeys
Free cancellation available
Price is €4,536 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover many of the top attractions in NZ’s South in relaxed style over 5 days
    • Visit Aoraki Mount Cook, Akarao, Arthur's Pass, Lake Tekapo & Pukaki, Queenstown
    • Explore Te Anau Glowworm Caves, then visit Milford or Doubtful Sound another day
    • Enjoy optional handpicked activities & hotels, besides visiting top attractions
    • Leave behind the stress of planning numerous things and driving long distances

Activity location

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Without Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Apart from described inclusions, this option excludes following:

  1. Entry tickets for mentioned 7 activities. Travellers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
  2. Accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€4,536.18 x 1 Adult€4,536.18
Total
Price is €4,536.18

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Without Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Apart from described inclusions, this option also includes Entry Tickets for mentioned 7 activities. And excludes accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€5,288.03 x 1 Adult€5,288.03
Total
Price is €5,288.03

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Besides described inclusions, this option also includes following:

  1. Entry tickets for mentioned 7 activities.
  2. 4 to 5-star hotel for 4 nights with breakfast based on availability & season.
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€7,017.29 x 1 Adult€7,017.29
Total
Price is €7,017.29

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Packaged water bottles
  • Inclusions
    Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Inclusions
    Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Inclusions
    Optional ("With Tickets" Option): Entry tickets for 7 activities i.e., TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch, Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo, Helicopter ride Ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau, Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown. If any activity included in 'With Tickets' option is cancelled by 3rd party activity provider operating that activity, or becomes unavailable, a guaranteed refund for full affected booking or a suitable alternative will be offered, as preferred by the customer.
  • Inclusions
    Optional ("With Accommodation" Option): Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season
  • Exclusions
    Meals and Drinks (except 4 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
  • Exclusions
    Travel Insurance
  • Exclusions
    Anything not described in the inclusions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the beauty of the South Island, NZ in a relaxed style. Besides exploring many of the must-visit attractions, you may also opt for 7 renowned activities, ensuring a diverse experience.

    Day 1: Dunedin – Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves

    Start your tour in delightful style! Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup in Dunedin. Enjoy a scenic drive to Te Anau, often regarded as the gateway to Fiordland National Park. Check-in to your hotel in Te Anau and refresh. At evening, embark on Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms.

    Day 2: Te Anau – Milford Sound Cruise or Doubtful Sound Cruise – Queenstown

    Start with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Choose between a journey to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, both set in the heart of Fiordland National Park. On the Milford route, enjoy scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, and Monkey Creek before cruising past towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. For Doubtful Sound, cruise across Lake Manapouri, travel over Wilmot Pass, and venture into a vast, untouched fiord surrounded by dramatic cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and rich wildlife. Enjoy return scenic drive to Queenstown.

    Day 3: Queenstown Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Wharf, Jet Boating & Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides)

    Get picked from your hotel. Visit Queenstown Gardens for a tranquil retreat. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Relax by Lake Wakatipu before thrill jet boating activity. Ride Gondola for stunning views. Explore the area and enjoy luge rides. Watch the sunset before returning to your hotel.

    Day 4: Queenstown – Lindis Pass – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook-Scenic Helicopter Ride – Lake Tekapo-Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve

    Pass through Lindis Pass on your way to Mount Cook. Marvel at Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire Aoraki Mount Cook, the highest mountain in the country, where you can hike the Hooker Valley and/or the Tasman Glacier Walks. Look for the kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Take a scenic helicopter ride above the valleys of Mt Cook National Park. Check into your hotel at Lake Tekapo and recharge before stargazing in one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world.

    Day 5: Lake Tekapo – Castle Hill – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Otira Viaduct – TranzAlpine Scenic Train – Christchurch

    Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ and enjoy a walk along Lake Tekapo. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur's Pass and admire the scenic views. Disembark at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up, and transferred to your preferred location in Christchurch.

Location

Activity location

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    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand