Southern Tourer

Welcome to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. This evening, get to know your APT Tour Director and fellow travellers during dinner.

Accommodation
Christchurch, Commodore Hotel

• Dinners

Location
Christchurch , New Zealand

After a special Signature Experience, disembark at Arthur’s Pass and travel by coach to Hokitika, famous for its stunning coastline and jade carving industry. Pounamu, or greenstone, holds great cultural significance for the Indigenous Maori people. Continue to Franz Josef/Waiau.

Accommodation
Franz Josef/Waiau, Te Waonui Forest Retreat

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Franz Josef , New Zealand

Enjoy a day of truly breathtaking scenery as you travel along the Haast River, capturing views of the massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley. Wind your way past towering peaks, rushing waterfalls and lush rainforest. Arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital, where this evening you will choose from a handful of tempting restaurants in which to dine.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand

Few destinations offer as much variety, or adventure in the outdoors, as Queenstown does. With a range of Freedom of Choice activities available, you can decide how to discover this dynamic region.

• Breakfast

Location
Queenstown, Nz , New Zealand

Embark on a scenic drive today as you journey along the Milford Road. Coast down the Eglinton and Hollyford valleys, then drive through the Homer Tunnel to be met by the sight of Mitre Peak. Afterwards, enjoy a picturesque drive to the lakeside settlement of Te Anau.

Accommodation
Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Te Anau , New Zealand

Travel to the east coast and the town of Dunedin today. Known as the 'Edinburgh of the south', the former gold mining town was once New Zealand’s largest city thanks to an influx of miners during the gold rush. This afternoon, choose your sightseeing activity.

Accommodation
Fable Dunedin

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Dunedin , New Zealand

Drive north and stop to view the Moeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach. Continue to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, where you may select your activity of choice.

Accommodation
Aoraki/Mount Cook, The Hermitage Hotel, in a room with alpine views

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Mt Cook National Park , New Zealand

This morning you will travel by coach to Lake Tekapo. Here, you will pay a visit to the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd, built of locally gathered stone and oak and erected as a tribute to the early European pioneers of the region. Continuing your journey, delight in the scenery of Burkes Pass as you make your way back to Christchurch. Reflect on your incredible New Zealand journey over a memorable Farewell Dinner this evening.

Accommodation
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Christchurch , New Zealand

Your journey comes to an end today as you are transferred to the airport.

• Breakfast

Location
Christchurch , New Zealand