5 day Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

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

Please note: The TranzAlpine train is currently operating on a reduced schedule and some departure dates for this tour may be affected. However if you are unable to select an alternate date our team of NZ experts can re-arrange these itineraries to accommodate. Just get in touch with us tell us what you need.

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: Travel guide and in-country support

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Aoraki/Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Glacier Valley Shuttle

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station

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
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

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