The Wonders of the South Tour

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

Taking in such wonders as Doubtful Sound, the Otago Peninsula, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, the West Coast Glacier region and Queenstown - this is a wonderful holiday with many 2 night stops.

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.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Place

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Fiordland Navigator Overnight Cruise

13 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: The Wonders of the South Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, you are met at the airport and transferred to Elizas Boutique Hotel
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 2: Explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 3: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

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

Day 5: Leave the mountains for the coast and the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 6: Get up close to the wildlife and history of the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 7: Drive through Southland to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Te Anau Lodge

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

Day 9: From Fiordland head north to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 10: Take your pick of the multitude of activities on offer
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 11: Take the spectacular road to Franz Josef, allow plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: Enjoy the immense views of glaciers, Tasman Sea and lush forest from your scenic flight
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 13: Head north to Greymouth, where you board the TranzAlpine to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Apartments

Day 14: Explore more of Christchurch before departing for home