Holiday Overview
You will visit incredible places and take in a land steeped in history.
Highlights:
Mount Cook National Park
Waitaki Power Station
Milford Sound
Haast Pass
Tranzalpine train
Escorted Tour Dates:
| 2024 | Prices From |
| Sep-15, 29 | Adult Twin £2635pp / Single £3495pp |
| Oct-06, 13, 20, 27 | Adult Twin £2635pp / Single £3495pp |
| Nov-03, 10, 17 | Adult Twin £2635pp / Single £3495pp |
| Dec-01, 08, 15, 22, 29 | Adult Twin £2635pp / Single £3495pp |
| 2025 | Prices From |
| Jan-12, 19, 26 | Adult Twin £2710pp / Single £3595pp |
| Feb-02, 09, 16, 23 | Adult Twin £2710pp / Single £3595pp |
| Mar-02, 09, 16, 23, 30 | Adult Twin £2710pp / Single £3595pp |
Southern Spotlight Escorted Tour includes:
- All Accommodation
- Transfers
- 8 breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner
- Full services of tour guide
- Sightseeing as detailed
Day 1 - Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch, meet your director and enjoy an evening welcome reception. Overnight Ibis Hotel Christchurch
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Ibis Christchurch
Day 2 - Christchurch to Omarama
Experience spectacular mountain scenery as you travel into Mount Cook National Park. Overnight Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
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Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Day 3 - Omarama to Dunedin
In the morning, visit the Waitaki Hydro Power station on the Waitaki river. Stop off in historic Oamaru, renowned for its limestone buildings. On arrival in Dunedin, take an orientation tour, then spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Scenic Hotel Dunedin
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin
Day 4 - Dunedin to Te Anau
Traverse the green fields of South Otago to the calm waters of Lake Te Anau. In the evening there is an optional tour to the mysterious Glowworm Caves. Overnight Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
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Distinction Luxmore
Day 5 - Te Anau to Queenstown
In the morning take a spectacular cruise on Milford Sound and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Continue onwards via the Devils Staircase and Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown and take an informative orientation tour of the city. Overnight Copthorne Hotel & Resort
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Day 6 - Queenstown
Spend the day at leisure in New Zealand’s adventure capital. Optional excursions abound. Later take a cruise across the lake to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet BBQ highlight dinner. overnight Copthorne Hotel & Resort
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
Day 7 - Queenstown to Franz Josef
First stop is the historic gold mining settlement of Arrowtown, sample some of the local fruit in Cromwell. See the impressive Haast Pass and the Thunder Creek Falls before arriving in Franz Joseph, where there is an option to take a scenic flight. Overnight Scenic Hotel Franz Josef
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 8 - Franz Josef to Christchurch
Visit Hokitika, renowned for its greenstone, a type of Jade. Continue onwards to Arthur’s Pass and board the TranzAlpine train for a scenic journey through the Southern Alps. In the evening partake in a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. Overnight Ibis Hotel Christchurch
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Ibis Christchurch
Day 9 - Christchurch
The tour concludes after breakfast.
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Ibis Christchurch
Ibis Hotel Christchurch
Located directly opposite to the new BNZ shopping precinct and walking distance to The Terrace - hospitality precinct, with laneways and courtyards brimming with designer retail and delicious food, Ibis Christchurch is surrounded by all the vibrancy of the refreshed centre city.
Heritage Gateway Hotel Omarama
Relax and enjoy comfortable, country-style accommodation at the Heritage Gateway Hotel in the beautiful village of Omarama in New Zealand’s amazing South Island! Close to lakes, mountains and rivers, with dazzling starry skies by night, the hotel is the perfect base for cycling the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, exploring the Clay Cliffs or the Ahuriri Conservation Area, skiing at ?hau Snow Fields, or boating, fishing and swimming at the nearby lakes.
Scenic Hotel Dunedin
This stylish hotel has a fresh contemporary design, with clean lines and dramatic features softened by natural elements such as timber and neutral tones. At once energetic, yet restful, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is well in tune with the beat of this vibrant city.
Distinction Luxmore
Get away from it all, and escape into the serene surroundings of Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Lake Te Anau before heading out to explore the world-famous beauty of Fiordland including Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
Copthorne Hotel Queenstown
Experience tranquility all year round. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront sits overlooking on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping and entertainment area. Popular ski areas such as Coronet Peak is a 20 minutes drive and Remarkables is a 45 minutes drive away.
Image Gallery
Southern Spotlight Franz Josef Glacier
Southern Spotlight - Tranzalpine train
Southern Spotlight - Queenstown, view from the gondola
Southern Spotlight Escorted Tour - Te Anau
Southern Spotlight Escorted Tour - Milford Sound
Southern Spotlight - Christchurch, Oxford Terrace
Southern Spotlight - Dunedin
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Southern Spotlight Escorted Tour
- Christchurch
- Omarama
- Dunedin
- Te Anau
- Queenstown
- Franz Josef
- Visit Mount Cook National Park
- Trip on the Tranzalpine Train
- Cruise the stunning Milford Sound
- Visit some great cities
8 Nights from £2505pp
Long White Cloud Escorted Tour
- Christchurch
- Franz Josef
- Queenstown
- Milford Sound
- Te Anau
- Dunedin
- Wellington
- Hawkes Bay
- Rotorua
- Auckland
- Visit Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise the stunning Milford Sound
- Ride Tranzalpine - one of the world's great rail journeys
- Scenic ferry crossing from South to North Island
18 Nights from £9355pp
Northern Spotlight Escorted Tour
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- Rotorua
- Wellington
- Experience the glowworms at Waitomo Caves
- Explore the Bay of Islands and the famous Hole in the Rock on a cruise
- Visit Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum
- Regional Dining Experience - Hangi (food cooked underground) at the Tamaki Maori Village.
7 Nights from £2205pp
New Zealand Journey
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Christchurch
- Franz Josef
- Queenstown
- Fiordland National Park
- National Geographic Journey
- See Geo Thermal Rotorua
- Visit Fjordland National Park
11 Nights from £3479pp
Explore the North Island a Small Group Tour
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- The Coromandel
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Small Group Escourted Tour
- Visit Geothermal Pools & geysers in Rotorua
- Experience Maori culture with a cultural performance and fest
- Travel on Wellington’s famous Cable Car
10 Nights from £7075pp
Highlights of the South Island a Small Group Tour
- Wellington
- Nelson NZ
- Abel Tasman
- Punakaiki
- Fox Glacier
- Wanaka
- Te Anau
- Queenstown
- Christchurch
- Small Group Escourted Tour
- Enjoy wine tasting in Marlborough
- Scenic cruise through Milford Sound
- Visit the famous Pancake Rocks
13 Nights from £7700pp
Discover New Zealand a Small Group Tour
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- The Coromandel
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Nelson
- Abel Tasman
- Punakaiki
- Fox Glacier
- Wanaka
- Te Anau
- Queenstown
- Christchurch
- Small Group Escourted Tour
- Visit the spectacular geothermal valley where you will see geysers, mud pools & hot springs
- Cruise the scenic Milford Sound
- Learn about Maori culture with a feast and powerful cultural performance
22 Nights from £10190pp
