This 21 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: Classic South Island

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 4: Explore the untouched wilderness of Westland National park
Accommodation: Aspen Court Franz Josef

Day 5: Skirt the wild Tasman Sea as you drive north, then head inland to Arthur's Pass National Park
Accommodation: Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel

Day 6: Continue over the Southern Alps and descend towards the Pacific Ocean and Kaikoura
Accommodation: Kaikoura Quality Suites

Day 7: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: Kaikoura Quality Suites

Day 8: Travel via the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 9: Journey along the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive and through the Rai Valley to Tasman Bay
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 10: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 11: Valleys and forest clad hills lead you back to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punakaiki Treehouse

Day 12: Its a short drive south to Greymouth where you board the Tranz Alpine scenic train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Your rental car is delivered, then you have a free day in Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 14: Just a short drive over Bank's Peninsula to the French influenced village of Akaroa
Accommodation: Criterion Motel

Day 15: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Distinction MacKenzie Country Hotel, Twizel

Day 16: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 17: Discover the history of Dunedin or the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 18: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 19: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for your cruise on the fiord
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 20: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 21: Depart Queenstown today