Highlights of the South Island Tour

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Take the scenic route from Christchurch through the heart of the Southern Alps. You’ll see the best of the high country at Aoraki / Mt Cook, soak up the history in Dunedin, and stand in awe of Milford Sound. Then, it’s off to Queenstown for some serious fun and a trip up the West Coast to see the glaciers. To top it all off, we’ll hop on the TranzAlpine for a world-class train ride back to where we started.

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: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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

1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Highlights of the South Island Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Canterbury Plains to Aoraki / Mount Cook
Accommodation: Aoraki Court Motel

Day 3: Leaving Aoraki / Mount Cook, follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 4: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 5: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for your Piopiotahi / Milford Sound cruise
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 6: Travel through to the Devil's Staircase which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: A free day to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 8: Take the Crown Range to Wānaka before the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 9: Drive along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine scenic train
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Bid farewell to New Zealand