
5 Day 4 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour
About This Experience
Explore the stunning landscapes and unique wildlife of New Zealand's Deep South on a 5 day journey from Queenstown. This tour features a scenic ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Train, wildlife encounters on Stewart Island, and a cruise through the breathtaking Milford Sound, complete with lunch. Enjoy the dramatic cliffs and waterfalls of the Catlins Coast, stay in premium accommodations, and travel in comfort with small group luxury transport. Experience the best of New Zealand without the planning hassles, guided by passionate locals. - 5day loop tour from Queenstown, visiting Dunedin, Invercargill, and Milford Sound - Includes scenic Taieri Gorge Train ride and guided Ulva Island, Village & the Bay tours - All transportation and entrance fees covered, with hotel pick-up and drop-off - Relax in luxury accommodations and small-group settings for personalized experiences
What's Included
- ✓Taieri Gorge Train ticket
- ✓Village & Bays tour and Ulva Island experience with RealNZ (coach transfers, ferry, and guided tour)
- ✓Lunch on day 5 - Milford Sound cruise & picnic lunch
- ✓Four nights’ accommodation at Distinction Hotels
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown (select locations only)
- ✓Lunch on day 3 - dietary requirements must be advised, no changes within 24 hours of departure
What's Not Included
- ✗lunch on days 1, 2 & 4
Practical Details
Duration
120 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Good to Know
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The tour itinerary may operate in reverse depending on availability. You will be advised accordingly.
- •Please allow up to 48 hours for us to confirm your booking. Once done we will be in touch with further details for each day of the journey.
- •This package is made up of several small group day tours. You’ll join different scheduled tours each day, so your fellow travellers may change along the way.
- •Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- •Guests can bring 1 large & 1 small piece of luggage each
- •Dietary requirements must be advised at least 24 hours prior to departure, these cannot be changed of amended within 24 hours.
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