This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Southern Alps & Southern Lakes Vacation

Day 1: Arrive into the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Collect your rental vehicle and spend the day exploring the city and surrounds
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Drive the scenic Lindis Pass through to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 5: Journey back in time with the Time Tripper and explore all the attractions that Queenstown has to offer
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Take the Crown Range Road and dine at the famous Cardrona Hotel before arriving in Wanaka
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 7: Spend the day explore the glaciers and wild West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today