Southern Wanderer-Christchurch to Queenstown

Join AAT Kings’ 7 day Southern Wanderer and enjoy spectacular sightseeing. Visit Christchurch, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown & more

Tour code ZCQQ
7 days
Priced from A$1620
Premium Escorted
Departs from Christchurch, finishes at Queenstown

Highlights

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• EXCLUSIVE! Discover the sights of Christchurch on the Christchurch Tram
• EXCLUSIVE! Experience the Scottish heritage of Dunedin at Larnach Castle
• Travel across the colourful, patchwork Canterbury Plains
• Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
• View mighty Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak
• Cruise on spectacular Milford Sound
• See Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak
• Enjoy a day at leisure in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital
• Cruise on the T.S.S. Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station
• Dine in the Colonel’s Homestead

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (6) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinners (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (3) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers (Day 1 Christchurch Airport to hotel – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 7 to Queenstown Airport – flights anytime)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Sun: Arrive Christchurch

On arrival at the hotel the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Accommodation: The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch.

Day 2 Mon: Mt. Cook

Discover the sights on the Christchurch Tram, then visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. Take in the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park and you can take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting).
Accommodation: MacKenzie Country Inn – Deluxe Rooms, Twizel. (B)

Day 3 Tue: Mt. Cook – Dunedin

See the Oamaru region today, before journeying on to Dunedin. This afternoon is free for you to explore this charming town. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take an optional wildlife cruise.
Accommodation: Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 4 Wed: Dunedin – Te Anau

This morning enjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle, then see the highlights of Dunedin on a sightseeing tour. This evening stay in pretty Te Anau.
Accommodation: Village Inn, Te Anau. (B)

Day 5 Thu: Milford Sound

We drive through the mile long hand hewn Homer Tunnel and see The Chasm. Later, we discover spectacular Milford Sound on a memorable cruise. See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
Why not experience the Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight?
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6 Fri: Queenstown

Explore Queenstown at your leisure today. You could take an exhilarating jet boat ride; go white water rafting or enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride. Tonight board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy an entertaining sheep dog demonstration and a carvery dinner. (B) (HD)

Day 7 Sat: Depart Queenstown

You will be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Tour Dates & Prices

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