NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND EXPRESS
Booking Dates
04/02/2023 through 03/20/2024
Travel Dates
04/02/2023 through 03/23/2024
Provider
Intrepid Travel
New Zealand South Island Express
- This is the New Zealand you’ve always heard about – endless lakes, snow-capped mountains and pristine glaciers. Spend seven days discovering the best of the South Island with a passionate local leader at the helm. Encounter creativity and resilience in Christchurch, gaze at out-of-this-world stars in Lake Tekapo, get your adrenaline pumping in Queenstown, take your time in postcard-pretty Wanaka and stand in awe of the Franz Josef Glacier. With thrilling activities availab
Activities
- Lake Tekapo – Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Christchurch – City Tour
- Queenstown – Kawarau Gorge
- West Coast – Haast Pass
- West Coast – Lake Hawea Lookout
- Franz Josef – Carve your own Pounamu Necklace
- Greymouth – Tranz Alpine Train Journey
- Hokitika – Mountain Jade Greenstone Factory
Highlights
- Starting off in Christchurch, see the cool and creative ways the city has rebuilt post-earthquake before heading to the stunning shores of Lake Tekapo.
- Calling all adventure seekers! Queenstown is overflowing with adrenaline-pumping activities, so dive straight in or sit back with a glass of world-class local wine.
- It just doesn’t get better looking than Wanaka. From its centrepiece lake to surrounding mountains, uncover all this pretty little spot has to offer.
- Stand in awe of the epic Franz Josef glacier and visit a local gallery to learn about the significance of pounamu (greenstone) to Maori culture while carving your own pendant.
- All aboard for one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys – take the famous TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps for the final stretch of your adventure.