Southern Wanderer-Queenstown to Christchurch

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

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

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 Wed: Arrive Queenstown

On arrival at the hotel the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. Why not experience the Kiwi Haka & Dinner tonight?
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.

Day 2 Thu: Queenstown

This morning is free to explore Queenstown (ask your Tour Director about optional activities). Later, we take a scenic journey on the steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration and a delicious carvery dinner. (B) (HD)

Day 3 Fri: Milford Sound

Discover the stunning scenery of Fiordland this morning and see the Homer Tunnel and The Chasm. We take a magical cruise on Milford Sound seeing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Overnight in pretty Te Anau.
Accommodation: Village Inn, Te Anau. (B)

Day 4 Sat: Te Anau – Dunedin

Today we travel through rich fertile South Otago and enjoy time at leisure to explore charming Dunedin, founded by Scottish settlers. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take a wildlife cruise.
Accommodation: Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin. (B)

Day 5 Sun: Dunedin

Enjoy a guided tour and morning tea at Larnach Castle, New Zealand ‘s only authentic castle, followed by a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Later, we journey through Oamaru, famous for its white limestone buildings, to Twizel, gateway to Mount Cook
National Park.
Accommodation: MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel. (B)

Day 6 Mon: Mt. Cook – Christchurch

See the fantastic scenery of Mount Cook National Park this morning (optional scenic flights available – weather permitting). Visit the beautiful turquoise Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd, before travelling over colourful plains to Christchurch. Discover the sights of Christchurch on the Christchurch Tram.
Accommodation: The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch. (B)

Day 7 Tue: Depart Christchurch

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

Tour Dates & Prices

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