Overview
Finish:Wellington, New Zealand
Travel Period
Discover New Zealand’s South Island in depth. Visit Christchurch, Aoraki Mt Cook, and Queenstown. Cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi and see idyllic surrounds at Franz Josef/Waiau. Ride the TranzAlpine train across the island, and finish with the scenic Interislander ferry across Cook Strait to Wellington.
Drive through Westland Tai Poutini National Park and see the dramatic surrounds of the Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere. Tonight, you will stay at the luxurious Te Waonui Forest Retreat. Relax and unwind amid the lush rainforest and breathtaking scenery, before enjoying a four-course degustation fine dining experience.
Journey into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, a bewildering landscape of towering mountain peaks, alpine herb fields and epic glaciers. See New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and stay at the iconic Hermitage Hotel. Indulge in a delicious seasonal menu, which incorporates the finest local ingredients, at the hotel’s Alpine Restaurant.
Step aboard a beautifully restored heritage tram and embark on a private tour of Christchurch. Enjoy drinks and canapés as you spot many of the city’s iconic sights. You’ll also learn about the regeneration of this vibrant city following the devastating 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
A cruise through Milford Sound/Piopiotahi draws you into a magical world of snow-dusted mountains, breathtaking scenery and engaging wildlife. Edge close to tumbling waterfalls and colonies of seals and penguins, all beneath the ramparts of mighty peaks that rise sheer from the water as they stretch to the vast sky above.
Take the iconic Interislander ferry from Wellington on the North Island to Picton on the South Island. Travel through the serene waters of Wellington Harbour and across Cook Strait, then journey through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds.
What's Included
- All-inspiring sightseeing experiences in 12 destinations
- Freedom of Choice inclusions in five locations
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 22 meals
- 13 nights in hand-picked accommodation
- Services of an APT Tour Director and Driver, plus expert local guides
- Return airport transfers, porterage
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