New Zealand: Sweet As South | Eastbound | Oct 2024 - Sep 2025

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay at various accommodations including Lake Ohau Lodge, The Village Inn, Jucy Snooze, and Rainforest Retreat.

• Lake Tekapo Dark Sky Experience

  Enjoy an unforgettable Dark Sky experience, an interactive multimedia exhibition that mixes stargazing, science, and traditional Maori astronomy.

• Milford Sound Cruise

  Take an included cruise of the fiord and experience the beauty of Milford Sound by boat.

• Meals

  Enjoy included meals throughout the tour.

• Visit to Kingston Farm

  Experience an authentic NZ farm where a charity helps local girls learn practical farming skills.

• Visit to Hokitika

  Watch authentic carvers work on green jade and take a look at traditional Maori art.

• Transport

  Travel comfortably by coach, making scenic stops at key locations such as Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, and Franz Josef Glacier.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as guided jet boat trips, glow worm cave tours, bungy jumping, ziplining, and heli rides over Franz Josef Glacier are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International and domestic flights to and from New Zealand are not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

• Christchurch: What's the diff between Eastbound & Westbound? The only difference between the trips is that they travel in different directions. Everything else is the same. On an Eastbound trip, you’ll depart from Christchurch and see Lake Ohau before the Franz Josef.  For Westbound, you’ll depart from Christchurch and travel to Franz Josef glacier before visiting Lake Ohau.
• Christchurch: Are all the Free Time Add-Ons available weather permitting? Yes, all outdoor adventure activities will only be available weather permitting for your safety. Some Free Time Add-Ons may still be available according to the company policies and health & safety protocols. Your Trip Manager will be in touch with all suppliers in case weather conditions disrupt any bookings.
• Christchurch: Can I book a twin-share room on this trip? Yep, you’ll be able to book a private twin-share room as an add-on supplement if you’re travelling together with another person.

Included Experience

• Lake Ohau: Looking out at the peaks of Mt Cook across the glacial waters of Lake Ohau... It was once a dream, but today we'll make it your reality. (You're welcome.)
• Lake Tekapo: See the church on the shores of Lake Tekapo with a backdrop of snow-capped peaks - and get that iconic Insta pic too!
• Lake Tekapo: We'll stop at Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Geraldine... and watch happily on as NZ's astonishing natural beauty takes your breath away.
• Lake Tekapo: The Dark Sky Experience combines Maori astronomy, storytelling and science together in one truly unique interactive display.
• Te Anau: Today we’ll visit a local farm in Te Anau to support the Fairlight Foundation, which works to advance women in Agriculture. We’ll learn all about farming, as well as the Fairlight Foundation and the work that they do.
• Milford Sound: Cruise along the glassy waters and get the kind of view people write poems about. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Queenstown: Check out the epic views of the valley from the world's first ever (and some would say most famous) bungy jump bridge. You might even witness some epic bungy jumps!
• Wanaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
• Haast: Ready for some incredible views? We'll drive through the gorgeous mountains of the Gates of Haast and catch once-in-a-lifetime views of the river below. Seems like Mother nature does have a favourite!
• Hokitika: The South Island is known for Pounamu (in fact, it’s even named after the stuff.) Today in Hokitika, we’ll meet with a local Maori Guide, who’ll tell us all about the connection between the illustrious greenstone and the Maori people. After that, we’ll go and check some out for ourselves.

Accommodation

Stay at a variety of accommodations including Lake Ohau Lodge, The Village Inn, Jucy Snooze, and Rainforest Retreat, offering comfort and convenience throughout your New Zealand adventure.