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A Taste of the South (Reversed)

This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.


This 8 day scenic route will give you a wonderful 'taste' of the South Island’s beauty and diversity. Beginning with the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey from Christchurch to the West Coast town of Greymouth.  From there you will explore the countryside of the West Coast, Otago, Southland, Fiordland and Canterbury.  Along the way highlights include the glaciers of the West Coast, adventure in Queenstown, Te Anau the gateway to Fiordland National Park and magnificent Mt Cook National Park.  You'll also explore the south's two largest cities of Christchurch and Dunedin.


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.


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Itinerary summary for: A Taste of the South (Reversed)

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 2: Board the TranzAlpine scenic train which takes you across the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 3: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to Wanaka, then over the Crown Range to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 4: Travel south through the rural landscape of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Head north to Dunedin also known as the 'Edinburgh of the south'
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 6: Follow the coast north past the Moeraki Boulders, then from Oamaru head inland along the Waitaki River towards Mt Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 7: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and Canterbury Plains to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today