8 Day Magnificent South Tour

This 8 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

A short highlights tour that takes you to the most magnificent locations in Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Fiordland and the West Coast. Visiting Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Christchurch and Franz Josef Glacier and including one scenic flight, a thrilling iceberg encounter on the Tasman Glacier Lake and the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury 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 Queenstown 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: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Fiordland Lodge

Included activity: Half Day Gibbston Wine Tour with Black ZQN

7 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: 8 Day Magnificent South Tour

Day 1: Welcome to the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 2: Your rental car is delivered, then take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 3: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 4: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 5: 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 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 7: Head north through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which guides you into Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 8: Depart Queenstown today