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

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