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.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park & Tekapo - Lunch Included

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

3 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

Day 1: Make way for the mountains, enjoy Aoraki-Mt Cook before arriving in Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: The day is yours to explore Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Enjoy the scenes as you visit the stunning Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 4: Pass over the Crown Range and towards Glacier Country and the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 5: Sit back and take in the scenes as you travel from Franz Josef back to where it all began