This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: South Island Discovery Road Trip

Day 1: Haere Mai-Welcome to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 2: Explore the ever-changing city of Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 3: Collect your rental car this morning, then enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country to Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 4: Explore the Tasman Glacier and enjoy some of the short walks in the National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 5: Leave the mountains for the coast and the Scottish influenced city of Ōtepoti-Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 6: Get up close to the wildlife and history of the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 7: Drive through Southland to Te Anau-au, the gateway to Te Rua-o-te-Moko/Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 8: Experience the majestic beauty of remote Patea-Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 9: From Fiordland head north to Tāhuna-Queenstown, the adventure capital of Aotearoa-New Zealand
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 10: Free day to explore all that Tāhuna-Queenstown has to offer
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Take the spectacular road to Franz Josef, allow plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 12: Enjoy the immense views of glaciers, Tasman Sea and lush forest from your scenic flight
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 13: Head north to Greymouth, where you board the TranzAlpine to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 14: Explore more of Ōtautahi-Christchurch before departing for home