10-Day New Zealand South Island Vacation

New Zealand’s South Island makes it hard to stay indoors, whether you’re taking a reflective walk amid peaceful Victorian gardens in Christchurch, on a cruise in Queenstown, or admiring the glacial mountains of Mount Cook National Park. This Getaway comes with a 5-day car rental, making it easy to travel between each city’s attractions. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare on Fiji Airways between Los Angeles (LAX) and Christchurch
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• 3 nights of standard accommodations in Christchurch at ibis Christchurch, Rydges Latimer Christchurch, or similar (hotel assigned based on availability)
• 4 nights of standard accommodations in Queenstown at Heritage Queenstown, Tanoa Aspen, Peppers Beacon, Rydges Lakeland, or similar (hotel assigned based on availability)
• Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
• 5-day car rental: intermediate automatic (Toyota Corolla or similar), pickup and drop-off in Christchurch
• Christchurch Tramway ticket
• Tasman Valley 4WD and Argo tour in Mt Cook National Park
• TSS Earnslaw cruise and Walter Peak Farm tour including BBQ lunch
• Travelscene Assist - 24-hour emergency travel support

*Hotels are assigned based on availability at the time of redemption with Travelscene

Christchurch

Your first destination is Christchurch, which lies along Pegasus Bay. The city’s natural setting—and its 150-year-old botanical gardens—helped earn it the nickname of the Garden City. Spend the next 3 days hiking or biking through the landscape and navigating downtown via the Christchurch Tramway pass included with this deal.

• Christchurch Botanic Gardens: Nearly a dozen gardens span this 75-acre park, including rare orchids, cacti, and willow trees that hang over the Avon River. Admission is free.
• Canterbury Museum: Millions of ancient carvings and weapons trace the area’s indigenous Maori culture.

Mount Cook National Park

Before heading home, you’ll have time to snap pics of the 19 ice-topped peaks that make up Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. When the weather warms up, the park’s rugged terrain sprouts colorful daisies and fragrant Mount Cook lilies.

• 4WD adventure: During a 90-minute ride in a 4WD vehicle, you’ll charge over the icy landscape and past rockslides from recent avalanches.
• Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier on record in New Zealand, at more than 17 miles long. You’ll hike to the glacier to see it in person.

Queenstown

Known as the “Adventure Capital of the World,” Queenstown plays host to a number of outdoor activities all year long, including skiing and snowboarding, whitewater rafting, hang gliding, and bungee jumping.The region also contains dozens of wineries that offer tours and tastings of the famous Pinot Noir.

• Ride the Skyline Gondola to see Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Take the gondola at night to see the city lights illuminated and go on a stargazing hike.
• Lake Wakatipu cruise: The Cecil and Walter Peaks soar in the distance as you glide through the lake’s calm waters. This leg of your journey culminates with a traditional barbecue dinner atop Walter Peak.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available with departure from Los Angeles (LAX), but you can contact Travelscene to book connecting flights.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option. If there are multiple dates listed in an option, please call 1-800-345-3504 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling Travelscene to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. Your child may stay in your room, however there are limits as to how many people per room. Please call us at 1-800-345-3504 for details.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Travelscene for details.

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