Overview
Being run outside the main tourist summer season you will enjoy New Zealand as the locals do, with less traffic on the streets and more time and tranquility. From the cityscapes of Christchurch to the grandeur of the Southern Alps in the south you can expect to enjoy all types of weather in this journey of...read more a lifetime.
This stunning 11-day itinerary features some of Aotearoa New Zealand's more celebrated destinations such as our Scottish Capital - Dunedin, the eighth wonder of the world – Milford Sound, adventure-capital Queenstown, glacier country of Franz Josef and so much more!
Your days will be filled with a mixture of included and optional activities and at the end of each day you can relax in 3-4 Kiwi accommodation. Be prepared to be awe-struck on this small group journey of New Zealand!
Itinerary
Included
- Hotel transfer from airport (non-exclusive shuttle)
- Welcome Dinner
Included
- Breakfast
- Entry to Steampunk Museum
- Moeraki Boulders visit
- Dinner at Larnach Castle
This morning enjoy some gin tasting at a local distillery and a city tour of Ōtepoti / Dunedin. Then head onto parts less travelled and arrive in Invercargill at the southern tip of New Zealand. As New Zealand's Southernmost city, Invercargill is idyllically located on the Southern Scenic Route and is the gateway to some of the country's most popular natural attractions.
The city itself has plenty to offer too. Wide avenues are lined with well-preserved Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco heritage buildings. You'll find facades with Italian and English Renaissance styles, Gothic stone tracery, and Romanesque designs. Many of these remarkable historical buildings play host to a wide range of shops and a selection of lively bars and restaurants.
Included
- Breakfast
- City tour including the world's steepest road!
- Gin Tasting
- Dinner
Included
- Breakfast
- Milford Sound Cruise
After breakfast, drive onto NZ's adventure capital, Queenstown. Your Haka Tour Guide will be offering a 3-hour walking tour up Queenstown Hill. The Queenstown Hill Time Walk is a 500-metre climb through pine forest to the summit of Te Tapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness). As you make your way along the track, you will walk by the popular 'Basket of Dreams' sculpture. From the summit (weather permitting), you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding land and some of Queenstown's main landmarks.
For those keen to get involved in activities, let's start ticking off that bucket list! There are heaps of options to choose from: wine tasting and lunch, skydiving over the lake, hiking trails to die for, bungy jumping while your Haka friends cheer you on, drive through Lord of the Rings scenery, and jetboating are just a few of our favourites.
Included
- Breakfast
- Queenstown Hill Hike
- Dinner at hotel
Included
- Breakfast
Please note that if your departure does not include the TranzAlpine Train then this evening you will be boarding the TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu. Dinner included.
Included
- Breakfast
Included
- Breakfast
- Cruise and Nature Walk Lake Mapourika
Included
- Breakfast
This morning, you'll journey to a land of the legends at Pounamu Pathways at their Greymouth Experience Centre. This included cultural activity will allow you to become immersed in the rich tapestry of Poutini Ngāi Tahu and the Māwhera Pā settlement. This captivating exhibition features monumental sculptures, audio-visual elements, and history told through audio and illustrations, allowing you to become familiar with the region's Māori culture.
This afternoon you board the Tranz Alpine train for a magnificent scenic train journey to the west coast of the South Island. Sit back and enjoy A true winter wonderland! This will be the last night for some of your fellow travellers but don't worry there will be some new faces joining too! You will enjoy a dinner at the hotel and your Haka Tour Guide will be available to all to answer any questions and to brief you on your upcoming itinerary.
Included
- Breakfast
- Pounamu Pathways
- TranzAlpine train journey
- Dinner
Please note that the TranzAlpine unfortunately will not be running on all departures. Where this is the case, you will instead continue to the West Coast in the vehicle with your guide.
Included
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
Trip Inclusions
- Cross the stunning Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train
- Gin Tasting at an artisanal distillery (also carbon-neutral)
- Become immersed in local Māori culture at Pounamu Pathways
- Cruise Lake Mapourika, with exclusive access to a private rainforest trail through the captivating Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary.
- Explore the “8th Wonder of the World”, Milford Sound Cruise, where you'll sail beneath thundering waterfalls and towering cliff faces
- Visit Oamaru's Steampunk Museum – where interactive art comes to life.
- Small groups, up to 14 people
- Passionate Kiwi guides
- Comfortable bus transport
- Tasty continental breakfasts every day
- Experiences to teach you about our unique Māori culture
- 10 nights twin-share accommodation in 3-4* hotels. Private room upgrade available.
- Daily continental/cooked breakfasts and 4 dinners.
- Optional activities can also be purchased on the road – just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do.
- The tour price includes twin/double-share accommodation but if you would prefer your own space, you have the option to upgrade to a private room for the duration of your tour (subject to availability).
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Please note that owing to the time of year, some included activities are subject to change. We will endeavor to incorporate a suitable replacement should this happen.
- Please note that the TranzAlpine unfortunately will not be running on all departures. Where this is the case, you will instead continue to the West Coast in the vehicle with your guide. If your departure does not include the TranzAlpine Train then you will have an included cruise and dinner in Queenstown on board the TSS Earnslaw.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Franz Josef.
- A truly amazing way to experience Franz Josef, this heli hike experience starts with a scenic flight from Franz Josef Village to Franz Josef Glacier where you will land on the ice itself. Once on the glacier you have around 3 hours to explore this exquisite natural icescape. Duration: half day. Read more.
- Location: Franz Josef.
- Soak up unparalleled views of Franz Josef Glacier and New Zealand’s West Coast on this 25 minute scenic flight with snow landing. Duration: 25 mins flight time. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Discover some of NZ’s most breathtaking Lord of the Rings filming locations on this 4 wheel drive (4WD) adventure experience in Queenstown. Duration: Half Day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Celebrated as ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’, the world-famous Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965. Duration: half day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- This fun and informative 30-minute tour includes three delicious wine tastings of Gibbston Valley’s current releases. Duration: 1hrs.
- Get hands on and explore the traditional carving methods as well as learn about the significance of carving in Māori culture. Duration: 2-4hrs.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Take on the mighty Kawarau and Shotover Rivers on this high-speed boat ride in Queenstown. Duration: 1h.
- An incredible opportunity to get up close and personal to NZ’s endangered Kiwi bird and the tuatara, giant eels, crayfish and whitebait.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Queenstown’s only underwater experience takes you on a journey through time and legend beginning many millions of years ago. Duration: 30 min.
Availability
Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Haka Tours. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Haka Tours. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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