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Southern Coast and Stewart Island Nature Tour
This 16 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
This loop of the lower South Island follows much of the spectacular coastline where wildlife abounds. In Dunedin you’ll enjoy a full day encounter with the unique marine life that inhabits the Otago Peninsula before heading south along the wild Catlins coastline to the deep south. A real highlight of this tour is exploring the remote Stewart Island. As well as the iconic Milford Sound, you’ll also venture into Mt Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Jetboat Safari from Queenstown. On the beautiful West Coast you’ll marvel at the glaciers during your on-ice adventure, before crossing the Southern Alps on board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
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Itinerary summary for: Southern Coast and Stewart Island Nature Tour
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 2: Take a day trip to the French settlement of Akaroa
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 5: Discover the variety of wildlife that live on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 6: Take the Southern Scenic Route along the South Otago and Catlins coastline to Invercargill
Accommodation:
The Langlands
Day 7: Fly from Invercargill to Stewart Island
Accommodation:
Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Day 8: Explore remote Stewart Island and guided trip to the wildlife sanctuary of Ulva Island
Accommodation:
Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Day 9: After landing in Invercargill take the Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Te Anau Lodge
Day 10: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound where you'll enjoy an amazing cruise
Accommodation:
Te Anau Lodge
Day 11: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 12: Dart River Wilderness Safari, then explore Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 13: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 14: Explore the Franz Josef Glacier region by air and foot
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 16: Depart Christchurch today