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