This 11 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
Itinerary summary for: South Island Grand Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch!
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 2: Explore the city 'Garden City' of Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 3: Head towards the stunning mountains of Aoraki / Mount Cook
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 4: Transfer from Aoraki / Mt Cook to Ōtepoti / Dunedin
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Day 5: Explore the Otago Peninsula today with a wildlife encounter and cruise
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Day 6: Depart the city of Ōtepoti / Dunedin towards the adventure capital of Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 7: Experience Milford Sound with a cruise and a scenic flight back to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 8: Free day to enjoy Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 9: Journey from Tāhuna / Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 10: Travel to Māwhera / Greymouth, then hop aboard the TranzAlpine train
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 11: Farewell from Aotearoa / New Zealand