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Southern Spectacular

9 nights from $4311

9 nights

Southern Spectacular

Discover New Zealand’s South Island from Christchurch to Fiordland, Queenstown, Franz Josef and Punakaiki, combining scenic rail, iconic cruises and meaningful local experiences.

$4790 pp
$4311 pp excluding flights $479 per night

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Discover New Zealand’s South Island from Christchurch to Fiordland, Queenstown, Franz Josef and Punakaiki, combining scenic rail, iconic cruises and meaningful local experiences.

View the Church of the Good Shepherd beside turquoise Lake Tekapo
Sail Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship
Ride the TranzAlpine across the Southern Alps’ gorges and valleys

Stay in comfortable, well-located hotels throughout the South Island, including Distinction Christchurch Hotel, Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas, Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, and an eco-resort stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki.

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Operator:	AAT Kings
Starts:	Christchurch, New Zealand
Ends:	Christchurch, New Zealand
Suitable for:	5-99
Tour operated in:	English

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Southern Spectacular

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