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Southern National Parks

This 11 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Your journey begins in Ōtautahi / Christchurch before heading into the Mackenzie Basin to witness the turquoise brilliance of Lake Tekapo and the majesty of Aoraki / Mount Cook. Spend your days navigating the Tasman Glacier by boat and enjoying the vibrant energy of Tāhuna / Queenstown, where the Skyline Luge offers unparalleled views of the Remarkables. Seek true seclusion at Waitai Lodge for a Fiordland escape, accessible only by helicopter or foot, providing a rare connection to New Zealand's untouched rainforests. After finding your zen in the wilderness, the route follows the rugged West Coast, showcasing ancient glaciers and wild beaches as you complete your loop back to the Garden City. This bespoke itinerary is designed for those who appreciate refined comfort and the profound silence of our most remote landscapes.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Christchurch to Aoraki/Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Museum and Theatre Explorer Pass with Hermitage

Included activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Gondola and 3 Luge Rides with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Helicopter from Milford Sound into Martins Bay - Lunch and Dinner Included

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: Southern National Parks

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, called 'the Garden City' of New Zealand
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: Travel to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park via Lake Tekapo
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 3: Explore the World Heritage area that is Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 4: Journey to Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of New Zealand
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: A day to explore Queenstown at your leisure
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Discover the natural beauty as you begin your Fiordland Escape today
Accommodation: Waitai Lodge Fiordland Escape

Day 7: Take in every last breath as you make your way back to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 8: Scenic journey to Glacier Country on the stunning West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 9: Explore Franz Josef with a scenic helicopter flight or an adventure tour
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 10: Travel to Greymouth and board the iconic TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 11: Farewell from Christchurch