Wellington to Christchurch 16 day Explorer Tour

This 16 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Christchurch.

Explore the cities and scenery from Wellington, then down through the South Island. Highlights includes the Cook Straight ferry between Wellington and Picton; the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic train journey and a cruise on the spectacular Milford Sound in Fiordland.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 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 Wellington airport to your accommodation (IST)

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

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington hotel to Interislander Ferry (IST)

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

15 breakfasts, 1 lunch

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 Kaikoura

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