Contiki "Sweet as" South Tour

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From Lake Ohau to Queenstown to Christchurch you see the most beautiful and experience the most thrilling parts of New Zealand. Start off on a scenic flight over Mt. Cook then head to Dunedin! Later, get ready to hit Queenstown, the adventure Capital of the World. Try bungy, or you can opt to take a day trip to stunning Milford Sound. In Franz Josef you’ll hike a glacier before your tour ends in Christchurch.

8 Nights Accommodation
Contiki Team; Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
11 Meals: 3 Dinner, 8 Breakfast
Included Experiences: 7 included, 24 optional that you can add
Transport: All transport included during the trip

Day 1: Christchurch to Lake Ohau via Lake Tekapo

Christchurch what’s up? New Zealand’s South Island is the home to adventure, adrenaline and good times and we’re here to take it all on. We’ll stop off to see the intense milky blue waters of glacially-fed Lake Tekapo.

Onto Lake Ohau, with its glorious views of Mt. Cook. Yet another swoon-worthy location where you’ll have to pick that jaw up off the ground.

Day 2: Lake Ohau to Te Anau via Arrowtown

Arriving in the stunning lakeside town of Te Anau, why not take a guided jet boat trip to Fiordland National Park? From Te Anau through Lake Manapouri, it’s an exhilirating way to soak up the scenery. You can also take a trip to the ethereal glow worm caves or simply cycle the gorgeous trails through native bush.

Day 3: Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound

Welcome to New Zealand’s most stunning attraction, with a magical combination of mountain peaks, forest-clad cliffs and deep dark waters. We take an included cruise of the fiord and experience the beauty of this pristine destination by boat, the best way to see Milford Sound in all its glory. Later, we head to our home for the night in Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown

Today is yours to get acquainted with Queenstown and spend some time mulling over the activities up for grabs in the next two days. First stop is the legendary Kawarau Bungy Bridge, get your morning adrenaline hit with a heart pounding jump at the world home of the bungy. Later, take a stroll around beautiful Queenstown, nestled in the Southern Alps this stunning town has plenty to offer other than adventure activities.

Day 5: Queenstown

With our last day in adrenalin city ahead of us, this is the time to push yourself to the limits and hurl over any mental barriers you’ve put up around yourself. Jump into #NOREGRETS spirit and conquer those niggling fears once and for all. For those who did their dash yesterday, a day staying mellow and enjoying this beautiful region will prove more than sufficient.

Day 6: Queenstown

It’s times like this that you really start to work out what sort of traveller you are. And human for that matter. You might be the one trailing through wine country and doing a spot of horse back riding, or you may be that guy that crams in a bungy jump, a skydive and a heliraft & still craves more. It’s your holiday – run wild as you see fit.

Day 7: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier via Wanaka

Enjoying our scenic drive we’ll stop for lunch in Wanaka, a pretty ski resort town situated on a lake front and dwarfed by mountains. This town is fast becoming one of NZ’s most popular spots, and a trip to the ‘Dough Bin’ for a luscious pie should be high on the list today.

Playing host tonight is the town of Franz Josef, home to some of NZ’s finest natural beauty with bushlands and glaciers that almost reach the sea. Tomorrow we’ll be out and about making the most of it – who’s excited?

Day 8: Franz Josef Glacier

This morning will be another big ol’ tick off the list as we take to the ice of Franz Josef Glacier. We’ve got a heli ride over the glacier up for grabs, or the opportunity to carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant, under the tuition of a Maori mastercraftsman. Pounamu is sacred to the Māori people, and this is a great way to learn about its cultural significance, while also creating a beautiful please of jewellery. An optional highlight today is a boat cruise across Lake Mapourika. But this ain’t your ordinary boat cruise. You’ll cruise up the glassy lake, framed by glaciers and mountains, before switching to a stand up paddle board and gliding along a narrow estuary. This takes you to your journey’s destination, the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, where you’ll get to meet New Zealand’s adorable but vulnerable national bird.

Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier to Christchurch via Hokitika

In the gold rush town of Hokitika we’ll watch authentic carvers get to work on green jade and take a look at traditional Maori art. Back on the coach we’re coastline bound to one of the islands most jaw-droppingly beautiful spots…

Take in the beautiful scenery as we wind our way across the highest and most spectacular mountain pass across the Southern Alps.

Arriving into Christchurch marks the end of our adventure (sob). NZ – you’ve been real.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 1 person sharing and doesn’t include any additional supplements.

Please call for single supplement prices. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.

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New Zealand, Australasia and Pacific

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Selected Meals Included

Duration

9 Days

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