This 16 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Southern Coast and Stewart Island Nature Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Take a day trip to the French settlement of Akaroa
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

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: Merivale Manor House

Day 16: Depart Christchurch today