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New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes
More time in the middle and at the far end
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New Zealand’s West Coast and southern lakes · More time in the middle and at the far end
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Day 1
Christchurch
- Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
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Day 2
Christchurch
- Riverside Market and neighborhood cafés
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Day 3
Christchurch
- Christchurch Art Gallery
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Day 4
Franz Josef
- Transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
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Day 5
Franz Josef
- Glacier valley viewpoint with conditions and access check
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Day 6
Franz Josef
- Interpretation of changing glaciers and rivers
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Day 7
Franz Josef
- Village meal and weather buffer
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Day 8
Franz Josef
- Keep the day open for a missed visit, a slower neighborhood outing or a rest before the next move.
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Day 9
Queenstown
- Transfer from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
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Day 10
Queenstown
- Lakefront public spaces and hillside streets
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Day 11
Arrowtown
- Gold-rush streets and riverside walking
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Day 12
Queenstown
- Choose one guided outdoor activity if conditions suit
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Day 13
Queenstown
- Local lunch and regional produce
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Day 14
Queenstown
- Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.