Southern Highlights 9 Day Tour

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

This 9 day scenic route will give you a wonderful introduction to the natural wonders of the South Island. Visit its two largest cities of Christchurch and Dunedin, Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park and Milford Sound. Then Queenstown's excitement and adventure before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. Finally cross the Southern Alps on board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch. A fitting end to your South Island holiday.

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 Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Travel guide and in-country support

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real Journeys

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights 9 Day Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Merivale Manor Motel

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Aoraki Court Motel

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Cable Court Motel

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

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

Day 6: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor Motel

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today