View Gallery Home Coach Tours 11 Day Signature South Island Christmas A fully escorted festive season getaway to New Zealand’s South Island Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Signature Mid-Size Group Tours Overview price from 5,999 AUD per person duration 11 days and 10 nights you will visit Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Mt Cook, Twizel South Island Saved to favourites View tour dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary A fully escorted festive season getaway to New Zealand’s South Island Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Dinner Day 2 - Christchurch (Free Day) 1 of 2Cable Car, Christchurch City Centre 2 of 2Riverside Market, Christchurch - Photo: ChristchurchNZ Today is a free day to explore Christchurch at leisure. Enjoy a journey on board the Christchurch Tram, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. The all-day ticket allows you to visit the central city sights onboard a beautifully restored heritage tram. This evening is also free to dine at an eatery of your choice. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Breakfast Day 3 - Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef 1 of 3Crossing Cass River, TranzAlpine Train Journey 2 of 3Greenstone Carving, Hokitika - Photo: Miles Holden 3 of 3Glacier Heli Hike, Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Breakfast & Dinner Day 4 - Franz Josef - Queenstown See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty. Continue to picturesque Queenstown, situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year-round resort. Stay at Millennium Hotel Queenstown Breakfast & Dinner Day 5 - Queenstown (Christmas Day) 1 of 2Queenstown, Otago 2 of 2TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown Merry Christmas! Today board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a gourmet Christmas lunch and the best of NZ’s high-country cuisine at the Colonel’s Homestead. Reboard the TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a sing along by the piano on your return cruise to Queenstown. This evening is free to dine at leisure. Stay at Millennium Hotel Queenstown Breakfast & Lunch Day 6 - Queenstown - Te Anau Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you visit the Lakes District Museum. This innovative museum is heavily involved in the protection of the historic buildings scattered around town. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau Breakfast & Dinner Day 7 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau Milford Sound, Fiordland - Photo: Graeme Murray Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy lunch onboard. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available. You might like to cap off your Fiordland experience by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua – Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 8 - Te Anau - Dunedin 1 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin, famous for its stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture dating back to the gold rush of the 1800s. Enjoy a city tour before travelling along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Breakfast & Dinner Day 9 - Dunedin - Mt Cook - Twizel 1 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you continue to marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay. Stay at Distinction Mackenzie Country Breakfast & Dinner Day 10 - Twizel - Christchurch Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water. You will also view the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue, iconic landmarks of the Mackenzie region. Arrive in the elegant city of Christchurch for a city tour. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink and reminisce on memories shared with your new friends at the farewell dinner. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Breakfast & Specialty Dinner Day 11 - Depart Christchurch Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Breakfast View More Expand All | Collapse All Inclusions Return airport transfers in New Zealand 10 nights 4 star accommodation 10 cooked breakfasts 8 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and specialty dinner: Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Christchurch Christmas Day Lunch: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown 1 lunch: Milford Sound Cruise 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle Christchurch Tram TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch Larnach Castle* City sights tour of Dunedin and Christchurch View More ^ Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. 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