The 15 Day Best of the South Island

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The 15 Day Best of the South Island

Explore New Zealand's South Island on this classic 15 Day southern New Zealand circuit, an awe-inspiring self-drive sightseeing tour. Highlights include a guided walk experience in Mount Cook National Park, wildlife experience on a remote island in Lake Wanaka, a helicopter flight over both Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound with a Scenic flight over Fiordland and much much more...

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Visited Locations

Blenheim
Canterbury Plains
Christchurch City
Fox Glacier
Franz Josef
Haast Pass
Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura by the Sea
Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound
Mount Cook National Park
Nelson City
Queenstown City
Southern Alps
Wild West Coast

First Light Travel

Duration
15 Days
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Christchurch
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
4 Star Accommodation

Inclusions

Airport Transfer
All Activities as per Highlights
Comfortable Accommodation as per Itinerary
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Full 24 Hour Support
Hire Vehicle with GPS – Large 4WD
Specialized Guides on all Adventures

Highlights

Abel Tasman Cruise & Walk
Dolphin Swim Kaikoura
Fox Glacier Heli Hike
Hanmer Springs Thermal Hot Pools
Hooker Valley Walk - Mt Cook
Milford Sound - Coach/Cruise/Fly
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Walk
Stargazing and Observatory Tour Lake Tekapo
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
TSS Earnslaw Steamboat Cruise
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Tranz Alpine
Christchurch
Fox Glacier Heli-Hike
Franz J Glacier
Mou Waho Island
Lake Wanaka
TSS Earnslaw
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Fiordland
Hooker Valley
Mt Cook Narional Park
Lake Wanaka
Hanmer Springs
Abeltasman Cruise and Walk
Abel Tasman
Nelson
Seal Swim Kaikoura

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TripAdvisor Rating

5
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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price