• Price: Varies based on group size.
• Duration: 2 Days
• Group Type & Size: Private group of up to 4 adults
• Pickup from: From Dunedin
• Pickup Time: Flexible, but the recommended start time is 7 AM.
• Finish Tour at: Christchurch
• Booking Cut-Off Time: To ensure your trip the next day, please book by 9 PM the day before at the latest.
• Tour language: English. Other language options are subject to the availability of a tour guide.
  

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Features:

• Discover the highlights of New Zealand’s South Island on a private 2-day tour
• Enjoy the drive to Arthur’s Pass through Castle Hill and return on the TranzAlpine Scenic Train
• Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
• Enjoy the scenic beauty of alpine flora and fauna, and glacial waters
• Engage in activities that you like at Mount Cook
• Engage in stargazing activity at night in Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world
• A private car experience with an experienced guide exclusively for your group
• Enjoy complimentary water bottles, light packaged snacks and WiFi on board
• Guidance and support are provided to plan and choose activities

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Description:

Discover some of the major landmarks of New Zealand’s South Island from Dunedin in just 2 days. Enjoy complimentary water bottles, packaged snacks, stops for food and breaks, and WiFi on board with this private experience. Finish your trip in Christchurch.

Day 1: Dunedin – Oamaru – Omarama – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook – Lake Tekapo

Embark on a journey from Dunedin to Aoraki Mount Cook. After a morning pickup from Dunedin City/Port Chalmers, travel past charming places like Oamaru, Waitaki River, and Omarama. Take a brunch stop in Omarama. Enjoy scenic views and soak in the history of these locations. As you approach Lake Pukaki, stop at lookout points for panoramic views and a scenic drive along the tranquil blue waters. The drive to Mount Cook offers awe-inspiring views. Upon reaching Mount Cook, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing scenery. Opt for the Hooker Valley Track, featuring famous swing bridges, and catch a glimpse of ice at Hooker Lake as time permits. Look out for kea, the world’s only alpine parrot. Alternatively, engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather and availability. Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ in Lake Tekapo and take a leisurely walk along Lake Tekapo. Check-in to your accommodation in Lake Tekapo. At night, grab the opportunity to engage in stargazing activity in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world.

Day 2: Lake Tekapo – Lake Lyndon – Castle Hill – Arthur’s Pass Village – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Otira Viaduct Lookout – TranzAlpine Train Experience – Christchurch

Start another beautiful day with pickup from your hotel in Lake Tekapo. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Castle Hill. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations featured in famous Hollywood movies before arriving at Arthur’s Pass Village. Explore Arthur’s Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil’s Punchbowl Walking Track or the Arthur’s Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur’s Pass and admire the scenic views, before disembarking at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up and transferred to your Christchurch hotel.

This is a private experience, so there will be stops as needed for food and rest breaks. Our enchanting journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Christchurch. May the memories of these spectacular landscapes and the essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty stay with you always.

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Includes:

• Pickup and drop-off
• Private car experience with a guide/driver
• Water bottles
• Packaged snacks
• WiFi in the vehicle
• Commentary
• Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
• Guidance to plan and choose best time slot for activities

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Excludes:

• Meals and Drinks
• Any applicable entry tickets for activities
• Hotel accommodation
• Anything not described in the inclusions

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Additional Information:

• Be in comfortable walking shoes and having sunscreen is recommended if the weather is sunny.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions unless there is a road closure. Weather can change rapidly in the alpine & fiord region, so carrying a warm waterproof jacket is always a good idea.