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21 Day South Island Encounter

21 Days

Starts: Christchurch
Finishes: Christchurch

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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