New Zealand: Sweet As South | Westbound | Oct 2025
Oct 2026
Tour Description:
Experience the best of Southern New Zealand! From Christchurch to Queenstown to Lake Ōhau, it’s an adventure you won’t ever want to end. In Franz Josef you’ll hike a glacier, then it’s on to Queenstown, the adventure Capital of the World. Take the leap on a bungy, canyon swinging - the possibilities are endless. Maybe take a day break to Milford Sound cruise past stunning waterfalls or a scenic flight over Mt. Cook!
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Dates & Pricing
Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Sunday 26 Oct 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 26 Oct 25 — Monday 03 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 03 Nov 25 — Tuesday 11 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 11 Nov 25 — Wednesday 19 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 19 Nov 25 — Thursday 27 Nov 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 27 Nov 25 — Friday 05 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,845 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 05 Dec 25 — Saturday 13 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 13 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 21 Dec 25 — Monday 29 Dec 25 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 29 Dec 25 — Tuesday 06 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 02 Jan 26 — Saturday 10 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 06 Jan 26 — Wednesday 14 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 10 Jan 26 — Sunday 18 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 14 Jan 26 — Thursday 22 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 18 Jan 26 — Monday 26 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 22 Jan 26 — Friday 30 Jan 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 26 Jan 26 — Tuesday 03 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 30 Jan 26 — Saturday 07 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 03 Feb 26 — Wednesday 11 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Feb 26 — Sunday 15 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 11 Feb 26 — Thursday 19 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 15 Feb 26 — Monday 23 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 19 Feb 26 — Friday 27 Feb 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 23 Feb 26 — Tuesday 03 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 27 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 03 Mar 26 — Wednesday 11 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 11 Mar 26 — Thursday 19 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 19 Mar 26 — Friday 27 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 04 Apr 26 — Sunday 12 Apr 26 | Starting at $1,881 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 20 Apr 26 — Tuesday 28 Apr 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Wednesday 06 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 22 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Monday 15 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 09 Jun 26 — Wednesday 17 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Friday 26 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 23 Jun 26 — Wednesday 01 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 30 Jun 26 — Wednesday 08 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 02 Jul 26 — Friday 10 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 07 Jul 26 — Wednesday 15 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 09 Jul 26 — Friday 17 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,854 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 14 Jul 26 — Wednesday 22 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 16 Jul 26 — Friday 24 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 21 Jul 26 — Wednesday 29 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 23 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 28 Jul 26 — Wednesday 05 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 30 Jul 26 — Friday 07 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Friday 14 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 11 Aug 26 — Wednesday 19 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Friday 21 Aug 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 25 Aug 26 — Wednesday 02 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Friday 04 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 08 Sep 26 — Wednesday 16 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Friday 18 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 22 Sep 26 — Wednesday 30 Sep 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,809 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 08 Oct 26 — Friday 16 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,010 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
3 Dinner (D)
8 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
Christchurch: What's the diff between Eastbound & Westbound? The only difference between the trips is that they travel in different directions. Everything else is the same. On an Eastbound trip, you’ll depart from Christchurch and see Lake Ohau before the Franz Josef. For Westbound, you’ll depart from Christchurch and travel to Franz Josef glacier before visiting Lake Ohau.
Christchurch: Are all the Free Time Add-Ons available weather permitting? Yes, all outdoor adventure activities will only be available weather permitting for your safety. Some Free Time Add-Ons may still be available according to the company policies and health & safety protocols. Your Trip Manager will be in touch with all suppliers in case weather conditions disrupt any bookings.
Christchurch: Can I book a twin-share room on this trip? Yep, you’ll be able to book a private twin-share room as an add-on supplement if you’re travelling together with another person.
Included Experience
Wānaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown.
Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too!
Lake Tekapo: We'll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZ's astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away.
Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Māori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.
Make Travel Matter®
Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, it’s even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, we’ll meet with a local Māori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Māori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.
Te Anau: Today we’ll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. We’ll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.