9-Nights Southern Spectacular

Trafalgar · 9 days

Escorted

9-Nights Southern Spectacular

From $4,223 per person

Deluxe
Southern Spectacular
Just like the name suggests, the New Zealand South Island tour showcases this spectacular island in-depth. Find yourself exploring South Island’s cities, gliding across Milford Sound, seeing the beauty of the wild West Coast, topped off with the TranzAlpine train and beyond in 10 incredible days.

Dining Summary
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Pure Wilderness at Lake Manapouri
  • Discover Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown
  • Visit Franz Josef/Waiau, historic Arrowtown, and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
  • View Franz Josef Glacier, Southern Alps, and Mt. Cook
  • Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound, and Lake Wakatipu
  • Scenic Train Ride on the TranzAlpine
Be My Guest
  • Be My Guest Afternoon tea with Pavlova Queen Angie at Lake Tekapo
  • Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for a Pavlova afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
Stays With Stories
  • Stays With Stories Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Pure Wilderness at Lake Manapouri
  • Fiordland National Park: Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride on Lake Manapouri, home to Pomona Island, where you'll help conserve a sanctuary for native plants and animals  
Dive into Culture
  • Walter Peak: Get up close to sheep and working dogs with a farm show at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.
Trafalgar Difference
  • Punakaiki: Situated on idyllic Punakaiki Beach, the environmentally friendly retreat offers views of the ocean and rainforest. Designed in harmony with the environment, your stay gives you a unique insight into local ecology and nature.

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Itinerary

Punakaiki
Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown
Te Anau
Dunedin
Twizel
Christchurch

Available Dates

FromToPrice
Oct 13, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 $5,039
Oct 27, 2026 Nov 5, 2026 $5,039
Nov 10, 2026 Nov 19, 2026 $4,406
Nov 17, 2026 Nov 26, 2026 $4,406
Nov 24, 2026 Dec 3, 2026 $4,895
Dec 8, 2026 Dec 17, 2026 $4,895
Jan 12, 2027 Jan 21, 2027 $4,895
Feb 2, 2027 Feb 11, 2027 $4,223
Feb 9, 2027 Feb 18, 2027 $4,895
Feb 16, 2027 Feb 25, 2027 $4,895
Feb 23, 2027 Mar 4, 2027 $4,308
Mar 2, 2027 Mar 11, 2027 $4,308
Mar 16, 2027 Mar 25, 2027 $4,308
Mar 23, 2027 Apr 1, 2027 $4,308
Mar 30, 2027 Apr 8, 2027 $4,308
Terms & Additional Information
Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discounts. Trip prices and discounts are subject to change. Airfare is additional. Tour prices, dates and itineraries are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Other restrictions may apply.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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