South Island East-Mid 8-Day 7-Night Premium Tour
An eight-day premium circuit across the South Island east and mid lines: Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka, Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo.
Highlights
- [Christchurch] The most richly English-classical and beautiful city in the South Pacific.
- [Oamaru] A charming seaside town steeped in Victorian atmosphere.
- [Dunedin] Otago Peninsula wildlife tour, and Larnach Castle.
- [Queenstown] The TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship, a BBQ lunch at Walter Peak Farm, and the Skyline Gondola.
- [Wanaka] The beautiful Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.
- [Mount Cook National Park] The alpine, glacial and lakeland scenery of the South Island.
- [Lake Tekapo] Lakes, snow-capped mountains and a Dark Sky Reserve.
Daily Itinerary
Arrive at Christchurch Airport, where a Chinese-speaking driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Exact pick-up arrangements are subject to your flight schedule and the confirmation letter.
After breakfast, travel to the town of Oamaru to visit the Victorian heritage precinct; in the afternoon arrive in Dunedin and head to the Otago Peninsula for a wildlife tour. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross or equivalent. Breakfast: Western-style at the hotel; Lunch: Chinese; Dinner: Chinese.
Visit the University of Otago, the railway station, the church and Baldwin Street, the steepest street in the world; after touring Larnach Castle, continue on to Queenstown. Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown or equivalent.
Cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship, visit Walter Peak Farm and enjoy a royal BBQ lunch; in the afternoon ride the Skyline Gondola for sweeping views over Queenstown.
Enjoy the natural scenery along the way, including Lake Wanaka, the Southern Alps and Mount Cook National Park.
Tour Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, taking in the lakes, snow-capped mountains and the scenery of the Dark Sky Reserve, then return to Christchurch.
Sightseeing in Christchurch or free time at leisure; exact arrangements are subject to the confirmation letter.
Transfer to the airport according to your flight time, bringing the tour to an end.
Price Table
| Item | Price NZD |
|---|---|
| Adult | NZ$2590 |
| Child 4-12 sharing with one adult | NZ$2331 |
| Child 4-12 sharing with two adults | NZ$2072 |
| Child 2-4 | NZ$1813 |
| Infant under 2, no bed (seat only, no other services) | NZ$820 |
| Single supplement | NZ$800 |
Departure Dates
Departs every Friday: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep; public-holiday special departures incur a surcharge of NZ$300 per person. Final dates are subject to the booking calendar or sales confirmation.
Included
- 3–4 star hotel accommodation with hotel breakfast.
- All meals listed in the itinerary: Chinese group meals are arranged according to group size.
- A 12–35 seat vehicle throughout, with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide; the driver-guide works 10 hours per day, with overtime charged at NZ$150 payable in cash to the guide.
- Five first-entry attraction tickets: a two-course lunch at the Speight's Brewery, the Otago Peninsula wildlife tour, Larnach Castle, the TSS Earnslaw steamship with farm BBQ lunch, and the Queenstown Skyline Gondola.
Not Included
- Guide gratuities: NZ$6 per person per day is recommended.
- Lunches and dinners are at your own expense; airfares, visas and optional activities.
- Additional costs caused by non-human factors such as weather or hotel room issues.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Notes
4-4.5 star accommodation. The operator may adjust the itinerary for weather. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. All prices are in NZD.
Why choose us
A local Mandarin-speaking team, fully licensed (Qualmark / TAANZ / IATA), with itineraries you can verify.
How to book
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