Southern Spotlight

Day 1  Christchurch          
Arrive in New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’ and relax before an evening welcome reception.          

Day 2  Christchurch to Omarama  
Explore Christchurch and marvel at its fascinating cardboard cathedral. Later, visit Lake Tekapo and embark on an interactive journey into the world of Maori astronomy.          

Day 3  Omarama to Te Anau      
Today, visit Clyde, this charming historic town may be small but full of character, with its town centre designed as a historic precinct featuring buildings from its gold mining past now transformed into cafes and shops. Next head to Gore, the country music capital of New Zealand, before continuing toward Fiordland National Park and stunning Te Anau, nestled on the shores of the South Island’s largest lake.      

Day 4  Milford Sound      
Your route through Fiordland National Park is filled with mirror-like lakes and stunning countryside leading to Milford Sound. Venture out into the pristine fiord on a sightseeing cruise for awe-inspiring scenery with towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife.      

Day 5  Te Anau to Queenstown  
The journey to Queenstown is a breathtaking stretch of road with a combination of lake and mountain views. Visit the historic gold rush village of Arrowtown, where you can wander the streets, lines with trees and character-filled boutiques, then continue to Queenstown. Tonight, glide across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner and farm show.      

Day 6  Queenstown        
Explore Queenstown at leisure before an evening cruise on New Zealand’s oldest steamship to Walter Peak Station.        

Day 7  Queenstown to Franz Josef        
Leave Queenstown behind and travel over the Haast Pass to the town of Franz Josef where this afternoon you may choose to fly over Franz Josef Glacier.          

Day 8  Franz Josef to Christchurch          
Visit coastal Hokitika and watch a jewellery demonstration, before travelling to Arthur’s Pass to board the TranzAlpine train for one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.        

Day 9  Christchurch          
Your tour finishes after a leisurely breakfast.