Southern Spirit

Southern Spirit
Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand, from the breathtaking Milford Sound to the world-famous TranzAlpine train journey. Explore charming country towns and enjoy guided tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wellington. Complete your tour with a stay at a luxurious eco-retreat in Punakaiki, surrounded by lush rainforests and rugged coastal beauty. This tour of New Zealand promises a perfect blend of natural wonders, urban highlights, and serene escapes.
Dining Summary
Whats included
Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand, from the breathtaking Milford Sound to the world-famous TranzAlpine train journey. Explore charming country towns and enjoy guided tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, and Wellington. Complete your tour with a stay at a luxurious eco-retreat in Punakaiki, surrounded by lush rainforests and rugged coastal beauty. This tour of New Zealand promises a perfect blend of natural wonders, urban highlights, and serene escapes.
Dining Summary
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Dinner (D)
- Medium level of fitness required.
- New Zealand’s natural bounty is epic, as you’ll see in Nelson, the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. The bounty also inspires talented chefs across Queenstown, Christchurch and Wellington.
- Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch AirportDay 13: Flights to depart after 2.00pm from Wellington Airport Return Airport to Hotel transfers are not included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
- New Zealand’s cool little Capital, Wellington’s diversions range from cultural Nirvana at Te Papa to the beehive-like Parliament building.
- Lake Tekapo: The Real Country Farm Show offers an authentic taste of what real, rural New Zealand is like. For every guest we donate funds to The Fairlight Foundation, Advancing Women in Agriculture.
- An island off an island, Stewart Island is wild, wide and wonderful. Some 97% is national parkland – prepare for epic animal encounters.
- Comfortable walking shoes Warm layers Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Camera
Whats included
- View Church of the Good Shepherd in Tekapo MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Indoor Dark Sky & Astronomy Experience in Tekapo Privately Guided Tour of Transport World Invercargill Village and Bays Guided Tour Stewart Island MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Real Country Farm Experience See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint View Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks from a scenic viewpoint Visit Nelson, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park Milford Sound Nature Cruise Cruise the Cook Straight on the interisland ferry from Picton to Wellington
Interests
- Eco & Sustainability
- National Parks and Preserves
- Rail Tours
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
About AAT Kings

A century ago, the Australian outback was but a twinkle in most travellers’ eyes. But thanks to visionaries like the Pyke family and Bill King, the way we explore the Land Down Under was about to change in unimaginable ways. Over the coming decades, maps were unfolded, desert cruisers and coaches were customised, and guides were trained. From humble beginnings, the company now known as AAT Kings was going places few had gone before, pioneering new paths across Australia and New Zealand
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Welcome to Christchurch | ||
2 | Christchurch - Omarama | ||
3 | Omarama - Dunedin | ||
4 | Dunedin - Invercargill | ||
5 | Stewart Island Sightseeing | ||
6 | Invercargill - Queenstown | ||
7 | Queenstown Free Time | ||
8 | Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau | ||
9 | Franz Josef - Punakaiki | ||
10 | Punakaiki - Nelson | ||
11 | Nelson | ||
12 | Nelson - Wellington | ||
13 | Farewell from Wellington |