This 12 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 Christchurch
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 3: Head towards the stunning mountains of Aoraki / Mount Cook
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 4: Explore Aoraki / Mount Cook today
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 5: Transfer from Aoraki / Mt Cook to Ōtepoti / Dunedin
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Day 6: Explore the Otago Peninsula today with a wildlife encounter and cruise
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Day 7: Depart the city of Dunedin towards the adventure capital of Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 8: Experience Milford Sound with a cruise and a scenic flight back to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 9: Free day to enjoy Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 10: Journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 11: Travel to Greymouth, then hop aboard the TranzAlpine train
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 12: Farewell from Aotearoa / New Zealand