5 day Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

This 5 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Enjoy 5 days exploring New Zealand's South Island with this excellent independent coach touring itinerary. Journey from Christchurch in a loop around the South Island, visiting all the must see destinations and enjoying a selection of exciting activities along the way. Cruise through Milford Sound with Real Journeys, visit the spectacular Mt. Cook National Park, explore the West Coast glacier region, and travel through the Southern Alps on the stunning TranzAlpine scenic train route.

Looking to do this popular south island coach tour while our international borders are still closed? Some elements are currently paused, so please contact us to discuss the best options for your holiday.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown with GreatSights (includes lunch)

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

Included: Intercity Coach Travel

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: 5 day Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

Day 1: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: Free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 4: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by Greatsights coach
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 5: Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, TranzAlpine train to Christchurch