Queenstown to Queenstown South Island Highlights

This 16 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

Starting and finishing in the 'adventure capital' of Queenstown This comprehensive South Island itinerary visits every South Island must see location including Milford Sound, Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch and Akaroa, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson, Hanmer Springs and the West Coast Glaciers.

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 Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

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

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Queenstown to Queenstown South Island Highlights

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 3: Follow Lake Wakatipu as it leads south then you're in the rural heart of Southland for your journey to Te Anau
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 4: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your spectacular cruise on the fiord
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Back towards Queenstown where the Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 6: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains
Accommodation: Criterion Motel

Day 7: Cross the Bank's Peninsula to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 8: Head up through North Canterbury country to the coastline that leads to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura

Day 9: Travel from the Pacific Ocean to Tasman Bay and Nelson via Blenheim
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 10: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 11: Pass between national parks and forests to reach the Lewis Pass to Hanmer Springs
Accommodation: Asure Hanmer Inn Motel

Day 12: Pass through Waipara Valley and rural Canterbury to reach Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 13: This morning board the scenic TranzAlpine train to Greymouth, then drive the beautiful road trip to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 14: Allow plenty of time for today's drive as there are some amazing photo stops especially in the Haast Pass
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: Missed something off your Queenstown bucket list? Then make sure you tick it off today.
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 16: Depart Queenstown