This 9 day tour takes you to the icons of the South Island, with extra nights in Fiordland and Queenstown you'll have time to discover the charms of each destination. You begin with a journey past the mountains of the Southern Alps and turquoise waters of alpine lakes before arriving into Mt. Cook National Park. Next you venture further south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Here you’ll explore the pristine wilderness on a Milford Sound nature cruise. In Queenstown, the Adventure Capital, there’s time to enjoy the scenery and endless activities on offer before returning to Christchurch via the magnificent West Coast Glaciers. We can customise this tour for you - contact us if you'd like to add in any activities or other locations. Driver must be 21 years old.
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General information
Tour ID161886
Tour length9days
LanguageEnglish
Group size10
Age range2 - 99
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Starting point
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from the airport upon arrival
End point
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the airport to continue your onward journey
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Christchurch City
Day 2: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Day 3: Head south-west to Fiordland
Day 4: Take the spectacular Milford Road to Milford Sound for your nature cruise
Day 5: Leave the fiords behind and head back into the mountains
Day 6: Enjoy a fun-filled day in the adventure capital of New Zealand
Day 7: Travel via Wanaka and across the 'Gates of Haast' to the West Coast
Day 8: Drive north to meet the famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train across alps and viaducts to Christchurch