The 15 Day Best of the South Island

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The 15 Day Best of the South Island

Why not treat yourself to a more extensive trip of the South Island! If you want to skip the top and include Stewart Island instead for example, then this is exactly what we are here for. The sooner we know your wishes, the sooner we can make them come true with the best customised itinerary for you.

Share your dream trip and let us create the once-in-a-lifetime getaway you deserve...

Why Choose Us:

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Visited Locations

Blenheim
Canterbury Plains
Christchurch City
Fox Glacier
Franz Josef
Haast Pass
Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura
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
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
14 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Fox & Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Walk
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Farm Show
Milford Sound Coach/Cruise/Fly Tour
Mount John Stargazing Tekapo
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools Entry
Abel Tasman Guided Kayaking Tour
Kaikoura Dolphin Swim
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Church of the Good Shepherd
Franz Josef Glacier
Hooker Valley Walk - Mt Cook
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakitipu
Milford Sound
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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

Google Rating

5
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TripAdvisor Rating

5
321 reviews
Classic NZ Itinerary

Reviews of this tour....

Overnight cruise Doubtful Sound
5

We can thoroughly recommend First Light Travel

Australia
14 Oct 2024

First Light Travel help us develop ideas and plan a wonderful two week holiday to the South Island of New Zealand recently. We received a detailed itinerary which made the trip stress free and the travel consultants were always on hand to handle any minor variations along the way. We can thoroughly reconmmend First Light Travel for your NZ holiday!

 

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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