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8 Day South Island Glaciers & Lakes

A Christchurch loop over Arthur's Pass to glacier country, down the lakes to Queenstown, and home across the Mackenzie.

Highlights & experiences

Castle Hill walk
Devils Punchbowl waterfall
Arthurs Pass visit
Heli Hike
Scenic flight

Day by day

Day 1: Christchurch to Franz Josef
Day 2: Franz Josef free day
Day 3: Franz Josef to Wanaka
Day 4: Wanaka to Queenstown
Day 5: Queenstown free day
Day 6: Queenstown free day
Day 7: Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Day 8: Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

3 star (motel) accommodation

First-time visitors with a week in the South Island

Total tour price

$11,164

$5,582 per person · November 2026

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