South Island 12 Day Luxury Adventure

This 12 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.

The ultimate combination of luxury and adventure, this 10 day tour travels from Christchurch to the Wilderness Lodge in Arthurs Pass, the West Coast Glaciers and the alpine resort town of Wanaka. Further south to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula, then Te Anau gateway to Fiordland National Park, before Queenstown where your journey concludes. This itinerary offers a great balance of relaxation and adventure with plenty of time to enjoy other activities as you wish.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges.

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 Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri with RealNZ

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining

Included activity: Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk with Eco Wanaka

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Fiordland Lodge

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners, 3 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: South Island 12 Day Luxury Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch City
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 2: Head inland to the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass Wilderness Lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 3: Make the most of the activities on offer at the Wilderness Lodge or the many short walks in the area
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 4: Descend to the ruggedly beautiful West Coast
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 5: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to Wanaka
Accommodation: Tin Tub Luxury Lodge

Day 6: And discover the stunning Mou Waho Island
Accommodation: Tin Tub Luxury Lodge

Day 7: Pass through historic gold mining towns and orchard valleys as you travel to Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 8: Discover the wildlife that inhabits the Otago Peninsula or the history at Dunedin's museums
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 9: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 10: Journey to the remote Doubtful Sound for a true wilderness experience
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 11: Head north through the rural landscapes of Southland to the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown

Day 12: Depart Queenstown today