New Zealand: Sweet As South | Westbound | Oct 2024 - Oct 2025

What's Included

• Wanaka

  Stop in the beautiful lakeside town of Wanaka.

• Queenstown

  Get your adrenaline pumping on the world's first, and some would say most famous, Bungy Jump.

• Milford Sound

  Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Lake Ohau

  See the peak of Mt Cook/Aoraki from across the beautiful blue glacial Lake Ohau.

• Lake Tekapo

  See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. And get that iconic Insta pic.

• Hokitika

  Meet with a local Maori Guide to learn about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Maori people.

• Franz Josef Glacier

  Take to the ice of Franz Josef Glacier with a heli ride or carve your own Pounamu (jade) pendant under the tuition of a Maori mastercraftsman.

• Te Anau

  Visit a local farm to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture.

• Transport

  Travel across New Zealand's South Island in a comfortable coach, making scenic stops along the way, including Haast Pass, Wanaka, and Milford Sound.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as heli ride over Franz Josef Glacier, carving your own Pounamu pendant, bungy jumping, skydiving, and jet boat trip in Te Anau.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International and domestic flights to and from Christchurch are not included.
  
  

• Airport Transfers

  Airport transfers at the start and end of the tour are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel across New Zealand's South Island in a comfortable coach, making scenic stops along the way, including Haast Pass, Wanaka, and Milford Sound.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable accommodations including the Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef, Lylo in Queenstown, The Village Inn Hotel in Te Anau, and Lake Ohau Lodge.

Dining Summary

• 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

• 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 Maori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Maori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.
• Wanaka: 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.
• 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.
• 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 Maori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.