This 21 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: 21 Day South Island Encounter
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 2: Take the day to explore the ever changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 3: Over the hill to Bank's Peninsula and the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation:
Criterion Motel
Day 4: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mountain Chalet Motels
Day 5: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Dunedin
Day 6: Explore the historic city of Dunedin or discover the unique wildlife of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Dunedin
Day 7: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Anchorage Motel, Te Anau
Day 8: Journey along the magical Milford Road, one of New Zealand's great road trips
Accommodation:
Anchorage Motel, Te Anau
Day 9: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 10: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 11: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 12: Get up close to the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 13: Travel between mountains and the Tasman Sea as you head north along the West Coast, then inland to the Southern Alps
Accommodation:
Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel
Day 14: Descend to the coast and the seaside village of Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Kaikoura
Day 15: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Kaikoura
Day 16: Drive via the coastal road to the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation:
Blenheim Palms Motel
Day 17: Follow the Queen Charlotte Sound to Havelock, then on to Tasman Bay
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 18: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 19: Pass between Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Park as you approach the West Coast
Accommodation:
Buller Bridge Motel
Day 20: Drive south along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today