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A stone sign with 'ARTHUR'S PAS NATIONAL PARK' written on it, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky. 4
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By Waimate Journeys
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$6,353 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
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Overview

    • Discover many of the major attractions of New Zealand's South on this 4-day tour
    • Drive to Arthur’s Pass through Castle Hill & return on TranzAlpine Scenic Train
    • Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Aoraki Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
    • Engage in stargazing at night in Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
    • Admire Te Anau Glowworm Caves and venture to sparkling waters of Milford Sound

Activity location

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ray Emery Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand | Please check in at Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal as per your flight ticket instructions. A guide will greet your group upon landing at Queenstown Airport.
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Check availability

Without Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Apart from described inclusions, this option excludes following:

  1. Entry tickets for mentioned 6 activities. Travellers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
  2. Accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
AU$3,461.44 x 2 AdultsAU$6,922.88
Total
Price is AU$6,922.88
Until Fri, 13 Nov

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Without Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Apart from the described inclusions, this option also includes entry tickets for the six mentioned activities and excludes accommodation. Travellers must book their own hotels.

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
AU$4,744.22 x 2 AdultsAU$9,488.44
Total
Price is AU$9,488.44
Until Fri, 13 Nov

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

This option is a private tour for your group. Besides the described inclusions, this option includes the following:

  1. Entry tickets for the six mentioned activities.
  2. A 4- to 5-star hotel for 3 nights with breakfast, based on availability and season.
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
AU$5,782.65 x 2 AdultsAU$11,565.30
Total
Price is AU$11,565.30
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Packaged water bottles
  • Inclusions
    Packaged snacks
  • Inclusions
    Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Inclusions
    Standard Economy Arrival Flight Ticket from Auckland to Queenstown
  • Inclusions
    Optional ("With Tickets" Option): Entry tickets for 6 activities i.e. TranzAlpine Train Ride, Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve, Glowworm Caves Tour, Milford Sound Cruise, Jet Boating & Gondola ride with Luge Rides
  • Inclusions
    Optional ("With Accommodation" Option): Accommodation for 3 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season
  • Exclusions
    Meals or Drinks (except 3 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
  • Exclusions
    Travel Insurance
  • Exclusions
    Anything not described in the inclusions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey to explore many of the major attractions of New Zealand's South Island, allowing you to experience the serenity of each place. Finish your trip in Christchurch.

    Day 1: Auckland-Flight to Queenstown-Queenstown Explore (Lake Wakatipu, Wharf & Jet Boating)-Te Anau Glowworm Caves

    Board your included flight from Auckland to Queenstown and get picked up from Queenstown Airport. Visit the famous Queenstown Gardens. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the adrenaline rush while doing thrill jet boating activity. Reach Te Anau and check-in to your hotel. In the evening, tour Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms.

    Day 2: Te Anau – Milford Sound Cruise – Queenstown – Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides

    Get picked up from your hotel. Relax on the scenic transfer to Milford Sound with multiple scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, Falls Creek, Monkey Creek, Lake Gunn on the way. Venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound, which is surrounded by lush rainforests, rushing waterfalls, and towering peaks. Enjoy the scenic return drive to Queenstown. Check in to your hotel in Queenstown and refresh. Ride the Queenstown Gondola for stunning views. Enjoy luge rides. Watch mesmerising panoramic views.

    Day 3: Queenstown – Lindis Pass – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook – Lake Tekapo – Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve

    Pass through Lindis Pass on your way to Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire the highest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mount Cook. Either hike through the famous Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track to soak up the area's wild beauty or engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather conditions. Check-in to your hotel in Lake Tekapo. At night, grab the opportunity to engage in stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world.

    Day 4: Lake Tekapo – Castle Hill – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Otira Viaduct – TranzAlpine Scenic Train – Christchurch

    Start another beautiful day with pickup from your hotel in Lake Tekapo. Visit the renowned 'Church of the Good Shepherd' in Lake Tekapo. Take a brief leisurely walk along the turquoise Lake Tekapo. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Castle Hill. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations featured in famous Hollywood films. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur's Pass and admire the scenic views, before disembarking at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up. Our enchanting journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Christchurch.

Location

Activity location

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    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ray Emery Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand | Please check in at Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal as per your flight ticket instructions. A guide will greet your group upon landing at Queenstown Airport.
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand