Discover Dunedin with visits to Larnach Castle, Olveston Historic Home, and the breathtaking Taieri Gorge Railway before venturing south through the Catlins to Invercargill and Stewart Island. Explore Fiordland with a Doubtful Sound cruise, Te Anau’s glow-worm caves, and an unforgettable overnight aboard the Milford Mariner in Milford Sound. Finish your adventure in Queenstown with wine tasting in Gibbston Valley, sightseeing in Arrowtown, and a memorable Walter Peak Dinner Cruise.
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SAT 24 OCT – AUCKLAND/DUNEDIN
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand NZ679 at 9.50am, arriving in Dunedin at 11.45am. Stay at Southern Cross Hotel for 2 nights. Included: D
SUN 25 OCT – DUNEDIN SIGHTSEEING
Our tour includes New Zealand’s castle - Larnach. Explore its beautiful gardens and the historic interior then enjoy a delectable included lunch. After lunch a visit of the Olveston Historic Home. Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George, Olveston, it was built as a family home furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts purchased from all around the world. Included: B, L, D
MON 26 OCT – TAIERI GORGE RAILWAY
Embark on a breathtaking 5-hour journey through the stunning Taieri Gorge aboard this iconic train. Immerse yourself in Otago's rich history as you cross towering viaducts, traverse hand-carved tunnels, and hear captivating stories about the Gorge. This spectacular scenic train ride is a must-do experience for families, visitors, and train enthusiasts alike! Included: B, L, D
TUES 27 OCT – DUNEDIN/CATLINS/INVERCARGILL
Depart Dunedin and travel to Invercargill via the Catlins. Stay at The Langlands Hotel for 2 nights. Included: B, D
WED 28 OCT – STEWART ISLAND EXCURSION
Get off the beaten track and discover New Zealand’s third island - unspoilt, tranquil and stunning. Ferry across to Stewart Island where you spend the day sightseeing including Village & Bays Tour and Ulva Island. Ferry back to Bluff and transfer to Invercargill.
Included: B, L, D
THURS 29 OCT – INVERCARGILL/TE ANAU
Travel via the Southern Scenic route to Te Anau, the main base for the glacier-carved wilderness that is Fiordland National Park. Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel for 2 nights. Included: B, D
FRI 30 OCT – DOUBTFUL SOUND CRUISE
Experience the spectacular, remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound on our guided day trip. Journey across Lake Manapouri, over the breathtaking Wilmot Pass and into the heart of Fiordland National Park. This is a must-do for nature lovers and explorers alike. Includes a 3 hour cruise through Doubtful Sound, including lunch. Included: B, L, D
SAT 31 OCT – TE ANAU/MILFORD SOUND
A morning Te Anau Glow-worm Caves excursion. This underground world is astonishingly beautiful. By geological standards, the caves are very young (12,000 years). A twisting network of limestone passages filled with sculpted rock, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall. Afterwards travel via the Scenic Alpine route to Milford Sound. Spend the night aboard the iconic Milford Mariner and wake up to dawn in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. Included: B, D
SUN 01 NOV – MILFORD SOUND/QUEENSTOWN
Disembark the cruise, travel to Queenstown. Afternoon at leisure. Stay at Novotel Hotel Queenstown for 2 nights. Included: B, D
MON 02 NOV – QUEENSTOWN SIGHTSEEING
A half day sightseeing tour includes Coronet Peak and Arrowtown. Visit Gibbston Valley for wine tasting where they have been handcrafting premium wines for more than three decades. Afternoon is at leisure followed by a dining experience like no other. Cruise across Lake Whakatipu and discover Queenstown’s incomparable fine dining destination - Walter Peak High Country Farm. Once at the lakeside Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant savour the delicious aromas as our chef has the best of local produce sizzling away on the grill. Included: B, D
TUES 03 NOV – QUEENSTOWN/AUCKLAND
Enjoy a trip up the Gondola before we transfer to Queenstown Airport for your Air New Zealand flight NZ630 departing 2.15pm, arriving in Auckland at 5.50pm. Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
Balance Payment Due: 20 Aug 2026. Tours may still be booked after the balance payment date, unless the tour shows as sold out. Please ask us about last minute availability.
