Southern Explorer Christchurch to Queenstown

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

Taking you south from Christchurch, this 10 day includes the majestic scenery of the lower South Island. Beginning with the large open spaces of the McKenzie Country and Mt. Cook National Park, you then travel to the coast and the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin with its nearby wildlife havens. In Fiordland there is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise, before you continue to the mountains and lakes of the Southern Lakes region.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

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 International Airport to your accommodation

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

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: Shotover Jet Canyon Jet Boat Ride

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Southern Explorer Christchurch to Queenstown

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, transfer to hotel and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 2: Today explore the ever changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 5: Explore the history of Dunedin or venture out to the Otago Peninsula to meet the wildlife
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 7: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound where you'll experience a cruise along this pristine fiord
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 8: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 9: Queenstown free day
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 10: Depart Queenstown today