Coast to Coast Tour

This 13 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

The tour starts in Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island, sometimes called 'the garden city' of New Zealand, with its beautiful botanic gardens, Hagley Park, and Avon River. After you explore Christchurch, drive through Canterbury, passing crystal-clear lakes Tekapo and Pukaki towards magnificent Mount Cook. Travel through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep South on the East Coast. It is time to discover the historic Dunedin and meet penguins, and albatrosses in the Otago Peninsula before crossing the rich farmland of Southland towards Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore breathtaking Milford Sound, including a scenic cruise. Then, you will arrive in Queenstown and stay for two nights to have enough time to relax, soak in the beauty of this place, and enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next, and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. You will then return to Christchurch aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Coast to Coast Tour

Day 1: Arrive to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 2: Explore 'the garden city' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 3: Collect your rental car and enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury towards Mount Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country, follow the Waitaki River to the east coast, and explore historic Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 5: Enjoy free time in Dunedin or experience the wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Journey to Milford Sound on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, and enjoy a scenic cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 8: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 9: A day to experience the 'Adventure Capital of New Zealand'
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling to the stunning West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 11: Explore the glacier region on foot, or take a scenic flight for the best views
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 12: Travel to Greymounth and take a scenic TranzAlpine Train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 13: Farewell Christchurch