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

Itinerary summary for: Coast to Coast Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Explore 'the garden city' of Christchurch or experience picturesque Akaroa
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

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

Day 4: Follow the Waitaki River to the east coast, where you'll explore the historic charm of 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 an iconic TranzAlpine train back to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Farewell Christchurch