This 12 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: 12 Day Ultimate South Island

Day 1: Arrive into Queenstown and be transferred to your accommodation
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning and head to the alpine lakeside town of Wanaka
Accommodation: Tin Tub Lodge

Day 3: Explore Wanaka today. Visit famous Mou Wahu Island
Accommodation: Tin Tub Lodge

Day 4: Drive through Mt Aspiring National Park and onto the Wild West Coast and Glacier Country
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 5: This morning take a helicopter onto the glaciers. This afternoon time to self explore
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 6: Head into the Southern Alps and the glorious Arthurs Pass National Park and Wilderness Lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 7: A full day to enjoy the activities on offer at the lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 8: Onto the Canterbury Plains and foothills today
Accommodation: Fable Terrace Downs

Day 9: Take the inland scenic route to Mt Cook National Park via Lake Tekapo
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 10: Some time to explore the walks or Mt Cook Village before taking to the glacier lake
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 11: Continue your drive south into Central Otago, through the Gibbston Valley and back to Queenstown. Cross the lake to Walter Peak Station for dinner tonight
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 12: Your final day in Queenstown