This 17 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Birds of the South Island Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Journey to majestic Aoraki-Mount Cook landscapes
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Enjoy alpine peaks to the coastal plains of Dunedin
Accommodation: Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 4: Explore the wildlife of Otago! Today, see albatross and penguins
Accommodation: Larnach Lodge at Larnach Castle

Day 5: Journey to Rakiura National Park, Stewart Island
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 6: Join an experienced guide and spend the evening kiwi spotting
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 7: Explore Stewart Island's wilderness on foot
Accommodation: Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant

Day 8: Farewell Stewart Island with a scenic flight
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

Day 9: Drive to Milford Sound, nature’s breathtaking masterpiece
Accommodation: Fiordland Jewel

Day 10: Disembark your overnight vessel and discover Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 11: Explore Queenstown’s stunning landscapes and vibrant native wildlife
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 12: Drive Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka for a stunning lake cruise
Accommodation: Rainforest Retreat

Day 13: Watch the landscapes change from glaciers to the coast
Accommodation: Rimu Lodge

Day 14: Explore Pounamu Pathway, then unwind at Te Aka Treehouse
Accommodation: Te Aka Treehouse Native Forest Retreat

Day 15: Reconnect with nature, history, and birdsong at Te Aka
Accommodation: Te Aka Treehouse Native Forest Retreat

Day 16: Experience the scenic TranzAlpine rail journey to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 17: Explore, relax, and conclude your journey in Christchurch