Southern Spectacular

What's included

• Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
• Be My Guest afternoon tea at Lake Tekapo
• MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – Pomona Island in Fiordland National Park
• Milford Sound Cruise
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
• Gourmet BBQ dinner and farm show at Walter Peak High Country Farm
• See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
• Visit Pancake Rocks and stay at an Eco Resort located right on the beach Visit Pounamu Pathway for an immersive storytellling experience
• Tranz Alpine Train journey through the Southern Alps
• Private Airport to Hotel transfers upon arrival and departure
• Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi (where available)

Fitness Requirements

Flight Information

Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.

Day 1 – flights to arrive by 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 10 – flights to depart any time from Christchurch Airport

Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.

What to bring

• Warm layers in cooler months
• Camera
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Water bottle

Cultural Immersion

Farming is a big deal in New Zealand, as you’ll fast discover at Walter Peak Station. Sit down to a barbecue dinner before being immersed in a farm show.

Local Connection

Visit retired sheep farmers, Angie and Stan Taylor, who serve up a mean afternoon tea at their home on the edge of Lake Tekapo and tell you about life on the land.

Make Travel Matter

Delve into the history and culture of local West Coast Māori (Poutini Ngāi Tahu). Embark on a unique self-guided journey, through extraordinary storytelling, in collaboration with Wētā Workshop.

World Class Nature

Snow-capped mountains, a mirror-like lake, white-water rivers and vine-laced fields. Queenstown is blessed with natural assets.