Southern Alps & Southern Lakes Vacation

This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

From Christchurch, you’ll journey south through the Mackenzie high country past Lake Tekapo before arriving at Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax around the lake or enjoy the countless activities here. Drive the Crown Range through Wanaka and onto the West Coast Glaciers for two nights, allowing time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Return to Christchurch aboard the world-famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: Time Tripper Cinematic Experience

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Itinerary summary for: Southern Alps & Southern Lakes Vacation

Day 1: Arrive into the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Collect your rental vehicle and spend the day exploring the city and surrounds
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Drive the scenic Lindis Pass through to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 5: Journey back in time with the Time Tripper and explore all the attractions that Queenstown has to offer
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Take the Crown Range Road and dine at the famous Cardrona Hotel before arriving in Wanaka
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 7: Spend the day explore the glaciers and wild West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today