South Island Grand Adventure

This 6 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

The South Island adventure begins in Ōtautahi Christchurch, heading south through the stunning Mackenzie Country. Witness the vivid turquoise of Lake Tekapo before reaching the awe-inspiring Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak. Next, travel to Queenstown, the adventure capital, for a breathtaking coach journey to Piopiotahi Milford Sound, where a cruise on the fiord's waters awaits before a spectacular scenic flight back to Queenstown. The journey continues to Ōtepoti Dunedin aboard the historic Taieri Gorge Railway, offering unique insights into Otago's rugged beauty. Finally, return to Christchurch, concluding a remarkable exploration of the South Island's diverse wonders.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park & Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise, Return Flight & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Queenstown to Dunedin including Taieri Gorge Train with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Dunedin Accommodation to Coach Stop Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Christchurch by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Private transfer Lichfield Street Bus Station to your accommodation with Christchurch Touring

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

5 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: South Island Grand Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, transfer to accommodation
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 3: Milford Sound day tour with RealNZ, and a fly back
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Day 4: Queenstown to Dunedin via the Taieri Gorge Train
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Day 5: Dunedin to Christchurch
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Day 6: Depart Christchurch today