This 16 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Wellington to Christchurch 16 day Explorer Tour
Day 1: Arrive into Wellington today
Accommodation:
Hotel Ibis Wellington
Day 2: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Day 3: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Kaikōura
Day 4: Continue south through the Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Day 5: Explore Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Day 6: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View
Day 7: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel
Day 8: Stroll past the historic buildings of Dunedin or get up close to the wildlife of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel
Day 9: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Day 10: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise on the fiord
Accommodation:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Day 11: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Day 12: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Day 13: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 14: Discover the remarkable glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Cotswold
Day 16: Depart Christchurch today