South Island Family Escape

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

Your South Island adventure begins in the vibrant "Garden City" of Christchurch before whisking you away to the turquoise shores of Lake Tekapo. Spend your evenings soaking in alpine hot pools under a pristine, star-studded sky. From there, head to Queenstown for a nostalgic cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, followed by a journey into the breathtaking heart of Milford Sound. Your loop continues up the coast to the ancient ice of Franz Josef Glacier, culminating in a spectacular finale: a trip across the Southern Alps on the world-renowned TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Included activity: Dark Sky Project Summit Experience

Included activity: Tekapo Springs Hot Pools

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

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

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: South Island Family Escape

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 2: Collect your rental car, then make your way to Lake Tekapo
Accommodation: Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Day 3: Explore Tekapo
Accommodation: Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Day 4: Journey to Queenstown for a cruise and BBQ dinner
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Vsit the famous Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 6: Travel to the West Coast and explore Franz Josef
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 7: Depart the West Coast to jump aboard the TranzAlpine Train
Accommodation: Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today