This 16 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
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, Kaikōura
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