Southern Highlights Wellington to the Southern Alps

This 10 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Christchurch.

From the North Island you’ll cruise across the Cook Strait, passing through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds to Picton. From here you’ll journey south for an exploration of mountains, glaciers and coastlines that are home to a range of marine wildlife. Highlights of this tour include, Mt. Cook National Park, the spectacular West Coast and the grand finale which takes you across the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 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: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

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

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Meals included: 9 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights Wellington to the Southern Alps

Day 1: Welcome to Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel 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: Today you'll enjoy a drive on the beautiful coast highway to Christchurch today
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive today to Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 5: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 7: Head north through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 8: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 9: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today