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Island of Delight — 13 Days

Starts in Wellington, ends in Christchurch Travel Oct 2026–Mar 2027
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From GB£ 2,827* per person (twin share)
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Overview

Starting in Wellington and finishing in Christchurch, this journey takes you the length of New Zealand’s South Island, from the capital across the water to some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. Cross the Cook Strait by ferry, follow the coast and the Southern Alps, and take in Milford Sound, glacier country, and the mountain-and-lake scenery that New Zealand is known for.

Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Starts Wellington, North Island
Ends Christchurch, South Island
Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Kaikoura, Lake Tekapo, Milford Sound, Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Queenstown, Wellington
Code UKNZB2613DID

Holiday Highlights

  • Cruise Milford Sound, then fly back over the mountains to Queenstown
  • Ride the TranzAlpine through the heart of the Southern Alps
  • Stand beneath the twin glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef

Inclusions

  • 12 nights of hand-picked accommodation, from 4 to 5-star
  • 12-day car hire (Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD or similar) with nil insurance excess
  • Scenic Interislander ferry crossing to the South Island
  • Water taxi transfers to Queen Charlotte Sound
  • Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
  • World Heritage-listed Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • Tasman Glacier Explorer boat trip
  • Milford Sound nature cruise, with a scenic flight back to Queenstown
  • The twin glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef
  • TranzAlpine rail journey through the Southern Alps

Optional add-ons

Add flights — Want your flights taken care of? We can arrange return international flights from the UK to suit your dates and departure city. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Pricing & Dates

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Valid from 01 Oct 2026
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Price from GB£ 2,827* per person (twin share)
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Terms and Conditions

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Package price is based on 2 adults and is priced in Great British Pounds. Pricing is a guide only and correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Blackout dates & surcharges may apply over special event periods and over school holidays. Inclusions are subject to change based on operational capabilities. Car hire terms & conditions are dependent on carrier, refer to quote for details. Domestic flights not included. Return international flights not included.

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Island of Delight — 13 Days

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