This 10 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: Southern Splendour
Day 1: Welcome to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 2: Ōtautahi-Christchurch to Ōtepoti-Dunedin by Intercity coach
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 3: Explore Muaūpoko-Otago Peninsula with a Wildlife encounter tour
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 4: Ōtepoti-Dunedin to Tāhuna-Queenstown, via the historic Taieri Gorge Train
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 5: Coach to Piopiotahi-Milford Sound for a cruise through the fiords, then return to Te Ana-au/Te Anau
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 6: Doubtful Sound day trip then return to Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 7: Free day to enjoy Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation:
Blue Peaks Lodge
Day 8: Journey through Wānaka and along the West Coast today to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 9: Stopping in Hokitika, travel to Māwhera-Greymouth where you will board the TranzAlpine train
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 10: Depart Ōtautahi-Christchurch and farewell from Aotearoa-New Zealand