The Southern Drift

11 nights from $9277

11 nights

The Southern Drift

Discover New Zealand’s South Island in style, from Christchurch to Dunedin, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Wānaka and Franz Josef, featuring boutique stays, special dining, scenic cruises and the iconic

$9277 pp excluding flights $843 per night
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Discover New Zealand’s South Island in style, from Christchurch to Dunedin, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Wānaka and Franz Josef, featuring boutique stays, special dining, scenic cruises and the iconic TranzAlpine. Stay in boutique elegance at Hotel Montreal in central Christchurch and heritage charm at Distinction Dunedin. Cruise overnight aboard the Fiordland Navigator. Enjoy lakeside luxury at The Rees Hotel Queenstown and Edgewater Wanaka, then unwind amid five-star tranquillity at Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef.
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