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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