Southern Highlights and Milford Track Guided Walk

This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour allows time to self explore the tracks and trails of Mt. Cook National Park before venturing south and embarking on the world famous Milford Track Guided Walk. This fully guided and supported 4 day hike is with Ultimate Hikes and you spend the evenings in the wonderfully equipped lodges. From Queenstown head north to the West Coast and the glacier region before returning to Christchurch on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Milford Track Guided Walk Day 5 - Milford Sound to Queenstown

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Milford Track 5 Day/4 Night Guided Walk

Included activity: Milford Track Guided Walk - Day 1 - Queenstown to Glade House

Meals included: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights and Milford Track Guided Walk

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, you'll be met and the airport by your private transfer
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Sample some of the great tracks in Mt Cook National Park or take a scenic flight to get a bird's eye view
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 4: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: Spend the morning exploring Queenstown, then attend your Milford briefing this afternoon
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Travel from Queenstown to the start of the Milford Track
Accommodation: Milford Track Lodges

Day 7: Hike from Glade House to Pompolona
Accommodation: Milford Track Lodges

Day 8: Today you'll tackle the MacKinnon Pass
Accommodation: Milford Track Lodges

Day 9: You'll complete the Milford Track today, then cruise to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Milford Track Lodges

Day 10: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Te Anau, then back to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 12: Explore the West Coast Glacier region
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 13: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 14: Depart Christchurch today