Southern Spectacular

Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch. The wonder of New Zealand begins here. Settle in for your two night stay. Freechoice Dining: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or at the hotel’s restaurant. Please book your flight to arrive into Christchurch prior to 05:00 PM.

Freechoice: Go punting on the Avon River, take a Botanic Gardens Tour or enjoy a city tour around Christchurch. Alternatively, visit the seaside town of Akaroa or the International Antarctic Centre.

Join the TranzAlpine this morning for your rail journey across the Southern Alps. Stand in wonder at Franz Josef Glacier with its ever-changing face before your overnight stay. Optional flight - Take a helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and experience the wonder in this natural alpine landscape (additional expense, please book prior to departure).

Enjoy a ride on the Haast River Jet boat before you arrive in Queenstown for your three night stay in Queenstown.

Freechoice: Wilderness and adventure beckon on the Dart River, or enjoy a guided tour of local wineries. Alternatively, feel exhilarated on the Shotover Jet, take a 4WD Safari of the Scenes tour exploring ‘The Lord of the Rings’ filming locations. Ride the Skyline Gondola for views of Queenstown or opt for a guided tour through Skippers Canyon. Freechoice Dining: Take a steamship cruise on TSS Earnslaw and enjoy dinner at Walter Peak, dine at a local restaurant or enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Queenstown.

Visit the lakeside town of Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park. During your afternoon cruise witness the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound. Stand in awe of the towering cliffs, peaks and waterfalls. Return to the lakeside town of Te Anau for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, travel to Dunedin and immerse yourself in New Zealand’s oldest university city, enjoy a two night stay.

Freechoice: Tour Larnach Castle or visit the breeding colony of Royal Albatross. Alternatively, take a heritage walking tour, cruise Otago Harbour or take a tour of Speights Brewery.

Visit the Moeraki Boulders, featuring huge spherical boulders scattered across a sandy beach. Enjoy an overnight stay.

Perched on the edge of Lake Tekapo is the Church of the Good Shepherd. Experience this famous vista before arriving back in Christchurch for your overnight stay. Enrich Celebrate your adventures during an iconic tram ride.

Bid farewell to New Zealand. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the journey will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.