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Southern Icons Adventure

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Begin your extraordinary journey through New Zealand's South Island, starting and ending in Ōtautahi / Christchurch. From the scenic plains to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, you'll witness the country's highest peak and the impressive Tasman Glacier. Discover heritage and wildlife in Ōtepoti / Dunedin and cruise through the stunning Piopiotahi / Milford Sound from Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park. In Tāhuna / Queenstown, the adventure capital, choose your own thrill before heading to Franz Josef for more alpine exploration. Your trip culminates with a memorable ride on the iconic TranzAlpine train, crossing the Southern Alps with breathtaking views of gorges and rainforests.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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

Included activity: Mt Cook to Dunedin with Iconic

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience with Monarch

Included activity: Dunedin to Te Anau via Invercargill & The Catlins with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau and returning to Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Franz Josef to Christchurch Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika with Cheeky Kiwi Travel - Lunch Included

9 breakfasts, 4 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Southern Icons Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Journey to Aoraki / Mount Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 3: Scenic drive from Aorkai / Mount Cook to Ōtepoti / Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 4: Explore Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 5: Travel to Te Anau, gateway to Te Rua-o-te-Moko / Fiordland
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Day 6: Experience Piopiotahi / Milford Sound and then enjoy the scenic drive to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 7: Explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central

Day 8: Travel to Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 9: Board the TranzAlpine Train on route back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 10: Farewell Christchurch today