New Zealand Escorted Tours

9 Days: This 9 Day tour of discovery will reveal to you the highlights of New Zealand's South Island in unparalleled style. Admire the majesty of Franz Josef Glacier, traverse the spectacular Southern Alps and enjoy two days to absorb the wonder of Queenstown, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. A full-length cruise of stunning Milford Sound is sure to be a highlight as is the time you'll spend in Mt Cook National Park.

Highlights

• Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Queenstown, Dunedin and Mt Cook
• Reduced Group Size, maximum 30 people
• Visit World Heritage-listed Westland National Park and Franz Josef Glacier
• See the picturesque lakes of Wanaka and Hawea
• Spend time in delightful Arrowtown
• Discover the alpine resort of Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu
• Cruise the length of Milford Sound aboard the Milford Mariner
• Visit Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South
• Spend some time in breathtaking Mt Cook National Park
• Visit picturesque Lake Tekapo
• EXCLUSIVE! Stay at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka, a tranquil lakeside haven
• EXCLUSIVE! Two nights at the luxurious Sofitel Queenstown
• EXCLUSIVE! The Hermitage, Mt Cook
• 8 hot breakfasts (B), 7 dinners (D), including:
• West Coast Specialities Dinner
• Dine Around Dinner in Queenstown
• Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
• Land content only
• At the time of making your booking, let APT's experts secure you the best airfares available
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Day 1. Christchurch

On arrival in the Garden City of Christchurch, be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours at leisure to explore. Perhaps go for a stroll along the Avon River or uncover some of the city's best shopping. Dinner is at leisure.

Day 2. Christchurch, Franz Josef

Board the TranzAlpine train for the journey to Greymouth. Join your coach and continue to Hokitika and see Pounamu (jade) being carved into jewellery. Tonight enjoy West Coast hospitality as you dine on sumptuous regional specialties.

Day 3. Franz Josef, Wanaka

View incredible scenery today as you leave this World Heritage-listed region travelling through Haast Pass and over the Southern Alps. This scenic road takes you along the shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea. Continue to Wanaka township, surrounded by Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay in this place of peace and tranquillity.

Day 4. Wanaka, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner

This morning depart Wanaka and journey to delightful Arrowtown, an old gold rush village. Continue to Queenstown, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu at the base of the stunning Remarkables mountain range. Choose from 14 restaurants for dinner.

Day 5. Queenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today you have the opportunity to personalise your Queenstown sightseeing with our Freedom of Choice Touring options

Day 6. Milford Sound, Te Anau

Travel through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Cruise the beautiful fiord, travelling below mile-high Mitre Peak. View cascading waterfalls, rainforest and towering mountains. Then rejoin the coach and travel through the Eglinton Valley to Te Anau.

Day 7. Te Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring

Today, journey via beautiful Southland to Dunedin. This afternoon choose an activity with our Freedom of Choice Touring.

Day 8. Dunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner

Travel up the coast to view the unique Moeraki Boulders. Stop at Oamaru, renowned for its limestone architecture. Pass glacier-fed lakes of incredible colour on your journey to Mt Cook National Park. On arrival, join your selected touring activity. Tonight, choose from two restaurants at The Hermitage for dinner.

Day 9. Mt Cook, Depart Christchurch

Visit Lake Tekapo, then traverse the Canterbury plains to Christchurch, where your tour concludes on arrival with a transfer to the airport included.