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The Southern Traverse

7 Days

Starts: Christchurch

Finishes: Christchurch

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This 7 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Your South Island sojourn commences in Christchurch, leading you through the breathtaking turquoise lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki before arriving at the foot of Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. From the alpine grandeur, your journey continues to Dunedin, where the historic Taieri Gorge Railway will transport you through dramatic landscapes to Pukerangi. Here, a small group tour awaits to immerse you in the unique charm of Central Otago, showcasing its hidden gems. The next day promises a beautiful drive to Milford Sound, followed by a serene scenic cruise on its majestic waters, topped off with an unforgettable scenic flight back to Queenstown for a different perspective of the fiord. Your escape concludes with a free day in Queenstown to explore at your leisure, culminating in a delightful gourmet dinner at the iconic Walter Peak High Country Farm.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Christchurch to Aoraki-Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Mt Cook to Dunedin with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Queenstown including Taieri Gorge Train with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise, Return Flight & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: The Southern Traverse

Day 1: Haere Mai - Welcome to Christchurch-Ōtautahi
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: Travel from Ōtautahi to the peaks of Aoraki-Mount Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 3: Leave the mountains behind and journey to historic Ōtepoti-Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 4: Hop aboard the Taieri Gorge Train and journey to Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: Enjoy a scenic drive to Piopiotahi-Milford Sound, a serene cruise and soar back to Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Experience Tāhuna-Queenstown with a gondola ride and a gourmet dinner cruise
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 7: Farewell from Aotearoa-New Zealand

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Itinerary summary for: The Southern Traverse