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Southern Spirit
Christchurch to Wellington
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$7,610
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$6,469
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Explore the heartland of the South Island and enjoy a special stay at a coastal eco retreat on a 13 day guided holiday.
Join a tour which embodies the Southern Spirit. This unforgettable adventure blends rugged natural beauty with unique local experiences. Explore the untouched wilderness of Stewart Island and stay beachside at Punakaiki. Enjoy hands-on fun at Real Country, discover the dramatic Franz Josef Glacier, and unwind in sunny Nelson near Abel Tasman National Park. From Queenstown’s alpine adventure to a highlight dinner at Invercargill’s Transport World and Wellington’s scenic charm—this tour showcases the best of Aotearoa.
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LCQW
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INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM TRAVELLERS
Trip Details
What's Included
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo
- Privately Guided Tour of Transport World Invercargill
- Village and Bays Guided Tour Stewart Island
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Real Country Farm Experience
- See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
- View Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint
- Visit Nelson, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park
- Cruise the Cook Straight on the interisland ferry from Picton to Wellington
- View Church of the Good Shepherd in Tekapo
Fitness Requirements
Medium level of fitness required.
Flight Information
Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 13: Flights to depart after 2.00pm from Wellington Airport
Return Airport to Hotel transfers are not included in the tour price.
Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
Trip map & itinerary
Day by day itinerary
13 Days Guided Holiday | Christchurch to Wellington
Highlights
Make Travel Matter
The Real Country Farm Show offers an authentic taste of what real, rural New Zealand is like. For every guest we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture.
Flexible Holidays
New Zealand’s natural bounty is epic, as you’ll see in Nelson, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. The bounty also inspires talented chefs across Queenstown, Christchurch and Wellington.
Iconic Sites
New Zealand’s cool little Capital, Wellington’s diversions range from cultural Nirvana at Te Papa to the beehive-like Parliament building.
Natural Wonders
An island off an island, Stewart Island is wild, wide and wonderful. Some 97% is national parkland – prepare for epic animal encounters.
