Poem of Stars, Glaciers, and Earth — A Scenic Journey Through New Zealand's South Island | ニュージーランド | Bespoke Travel with Local Specialists

ニュージーランド

オークランド

クイーンズタウン

クライストチャーチ

テカポ

ミルフォードサウンド

Greymouth

Luxury

英語ガイド

日本語ガイド

フィヨルド

クルーズ

星空

氷河

列車

湖

大自然

国内線

新婚旅行・ハネムーン

Travel details

NZD 3,800 / per person

Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.

	Duration	Departure in 2025/11 \| 9 days
	Participants	2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)）

Travel story

A journey through the great outdoors of the Southern Hemisphere that moves the heart: New Zealand's South Island. Based in Queenstown, savor a cruise through the glacier-carved fjords of World Heritage Milford Sound. By night, head to Lake Tekapo where a sky full of stars stretches overhead. An unrivaled stargazing experience awaits. You can also enjoy an alpine-crossing rail journey aboard the renowned TranzAlpine. Sky, lake, mountains, stars—travel itself becomes an emotional, sensory feast of breathtaking scenery.

Signature points

A miracle born of glaciers: Overnight cruise in Milford Sound

Milford Sound, a World Heritage site surrounded by sheer cliffs and countless waterfalls. Stay aboard the ship to experience a special time as you witness the changing great outdoors—day and night, silence and starry skies.

Meet the stars of the Southern Hemisphere: Lake Tekapo stargazing experience

From the light-pollution-free shores of Lake Tekapo to the Mount John Observatory. Experience an unforgettable night as the Southern Cross and other stars unique to the Southern Hemisphere spread across the sky.

A world-renowned scenic route: The TranzAlpine railway

A famed train journey from Christchurch across the Southern Alps. The scenery passing by—from gorges and snow-capped mountains to native forests—is stunning. Even the travel time becomes an extraordinary railway experience.

Itinerary

Day1

18:45

(Not included)
Depart Narita Airport - to Auckland, New Zealand

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day2

New-zealand - Auckland
(Not included)
Arrival at Auckland Airport Arrive at Auckland Airport. Proceed through immigration and customs to enter the country.
Please transfer to your domestic flight by yourself.
(Not included)
Depart Auckland Airport by air for Queenstown.
New-zealand - Queenstown
Arrival at Queenstown Airport. Arrive at Queenstown Airport.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG Stay at Crowne Plaza Queenstown

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day3

New-zealand - Queenstown
Transfer by Tour Bus Please check in for the tour at the Real NZ office in front of the hotel.
The tour bus will pick you up, departing Queenstown for Milford Sound.
There will be a refreshment stop at Te Anau en route. [English Guide]
New-zealand - Milford Sound
Milford Sound Tour Arrive at Milford Sound.
Board the Milford Sound overnight cruise vessel Mariner. The fjord carved by glaciers, waterfalls spraying mist as they cascade, and towering peaks layered in competition for height. The magnificent nature of Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park will surely be more beautiful than you can imagine.
*Includes nature tours such as sea kayaking and small-boat excursions.
Don't miss the magnificent starry sky! [English Guide]

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Dinner Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise ship.
RealNZ | Milford Sound Cruises Milford Mariner

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：⚪︎

Day4

New-zealand - Queenstown
Breakfast Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise ship.
Travel by Bus Disembark the Milford Mariner.
Travel by tour bus from Milford Sound back to Queenstown.
There will be a refreshment stop at Te Anau en route. [English Guide]
Travel by Bus After arriving in Queenstown, disembark at the Real NZ office.
Thank you for your participation. [English Guide]
Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG Stay at Crowne Plaza

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day5

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo Transfer

Travel by Bus Please complete hotel check-out.
Wait at the InterCity bus stop.
Take the InterCity bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo.
Travel by Bus Arrive at Lake Tekapo. Please check in to the hotel by yourself. (Room access is available from 3:00 PM or later.)
New-zealand - Tekapo
Summit Experience Please check in for the tour at the Dark Sky project office.
Enjoy the Summit Experience. Ascend to the Mount John Observatory, the southernmost observatory in the world, and enjoy views of the Southern Cross and many other beautiful stars visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.
Rental jackets are available, but please dress warmly.
The tour ends at the office. You will return to your hotel by yourself.
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo Stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day6

Lake Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

New-zealand - Tekapo
Hotel check-out is at 10:00.
Please leave your luggage at reception.
Enjoy free time at Lake Tekapo until your departure.
Travel by Bus Please wait for the InterCity bus.
Depart Tekapo to Christchurch by InterCity route bus.
Travel by Bus Arrive at Christchurch bus terminal.
Proceed to your hotel on your own.
New-zealand - Christchurch
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day7

New-zealand - Christchurch
Use a taxi or similar to get to Christchurch station on your own.
Please check in at Christchurch station.
Depart Christchurch station for Greymouth on the TranzAlpine. Enjoy riding the alpine train TranzAlpine, which was featured on the TV program "World's Windows". While on board, please visit the viewing deck. There is also a kiosk on the train.
Arrive at Greymouth station.
New-zealand - Greymouth
Depart Greymouth for Christchurch on the TranzAlpine.
Arrive at Christchurch station.
Use a taxi or similar to get to your hotel on your own.
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day8

New-zealand - Christchurch
Enjoy free time in Christchurch.
Please check out of the hotel the day before.
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day9

Christchurch Airport Transfer Please wait in the hotel lobby for pick-up.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and take you to the airport. [Japanese Guide]
(Not included)
Depart Christchurch Airport for Auckland by air
(Not included)
Arrive at Auckland Airport After arriving at Auckland Airport, please transfer to your international flight on your own.
10:05

(Not included)
Depart Auckland Airport for Narita Airport.

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 1

11/15(Sat)

18:45

(Not included)
Depart Narita Airport - to Auckland, New Zealand

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 2

11/16(Sun)

New-zealand - Auckland
(Not included)
Arrival at Auckland Airport Arrive at Auckland Airport. Proceed through immigration and customs to enter the country.
Please transfer to your domestic flight by yourself.
(Not included)
Depart Auckland Airport by air for Queenstown.
New-zealand - Queenstown
Arrival at Queenstown Airport. Arrive at Queenstown Airport.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG Stay at Crowne Plaza Queenstown

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 3

11/17(Mon)

New-zealand - Queenstown
Transfer by Tour Bus Please check in for the tour at the Real NZ office in front of the hotel.
The tour bus will pick you up, departing Queenstown for Milford Sound.
There will be a refreshment stop at Te Anau en route. [English Guide]
New-zealand - Milford Sound
Milford Sound Tour Arrive at Milford Sound.
Board the Milford Sound overnight cruise vessel Mariner. The fjord carved by glaciers, waterfalls spraying mist as they cascade, and towering peaks layered in competition for height. The magnificent nature of Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park will surely be more beautiful than you can imagine.
*Includes nature tours such as sea kayaking and small-boat excursions.
Don't miss the magnificent starry sky! [English Guide]

Dinner Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise ship.
RealNZ | Milford Sound Cruises Milford Mariner

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：⚪︎

Day 4

11/18(Tue)

New-zealand - Queenstown
Breakfast Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise ship.
Travel by Bus Disembark the Milford Mariner.
Travel by tour bus from Milford Sound back to Queenstown.
There will be a refreshment stop at Te Anau en route. [English Guide]
Travel by Bus After arriving in Queenstown, disembark at the Real NZ office.
Thank you for your participation. [English Guide]
Crowne Plaza Queenstown by IHG Stay at Crowne Plaza

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 5

11/19(Wed)

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo Transfer

Travel by Bus Please complete hotel check-out.
Wait at the InterCity bus stop.
Take the InterCity bus from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo.
Travel by Bus Arrive at Lake Tekapo. Please check in to the hotel by yourself. (Room access is available from 3:00 PM or later.)
New-zealand - Tekapo
Summit Experience Please check in for the tour at the Dark Sky project office.
Enjoy the Summit Experience. Ascend to the Mount John Observatory, the southernmost observatory in the world, and enjoy views of the Southern Cross and many other beautiful stars visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.
Rental jackets are available, but please dress warmly.
The tour ends at the office. You will return to your hotel by yourself.
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo Stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 6

11/20(Thu)

Lake Tekapo to Christchurch Transfer

New-zealand - Tekapo
Hotel check-out is at 10:00.
Please leave your luggage at reception.
Enjoy free time at Lake Tekapo until your departure.
Travel by Bus Please wait for the InterCity bus.
Depart Tekapo to Christchurch by InterCity route bus.
Travel by Bus Arrive at Christchurch bus terminal.
Proceed to your hotel on your own.
New-zealand - Christchurch
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 7

11/21(Fri)

New-zealand - Christchurch
Use a taxi or similar to get to Christchurch station on your own.
Please check in at Christchurch station.
Depart Christchurch station for Greymouth on the TranzAlpine. Enjoy riding the alpine train TranzAlpine, which was featured on the TV program "World's Windows". While on board, please visit the viewing deck. There is also a kiosk on the train.
Arrive at Greymouth station.
New-zealand - Greymouth
Depart Greymouth for Christchurch on the TranzAlpine.
Arrive at Christchurch station.
Use a taxi or similar to get to your hotel on your own.
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 8

11/22(Sat)

New-zealand - Christchurch
Enjoy free time in Christchurch.
Please check out of the hotel the day before.
Fino Hotel and Suites Stay at Fino Hotel& Suites

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 9

11/23(Sun)

Christchurch Airport Transfer Please wait in the hotel lobby for pick-up.
A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and take you to the airport. [Japanese Guide]
(Not included)
Depart Christchurch Airport for Auckland by air
(Not included)
Arrive at Auckland Airport After arriving at Auckland Airport, please transfer to your international flight on your own.
10:05

(Not included)
Depart Auckland Airport for Narita Airport.

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

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Accommodation

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Flight (Int'l)

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Flight (Dom.)

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Railway

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Bus

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Car

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Ferry/Boat

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Other transp

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Guide / Assistant

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Activity

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Meal

B/F：1　　LUN：0　　DIN：1　
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Poem of Stars, Glaciers, and Earth — A Scenic Journey Through New Zealand's South Island

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