This 16 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
Itinerary summary for: Southern Coast and Stewart Island Nature Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 2: Take the scenic drive to the French settlement of Akaroa, where you can swim with the hectors dolphins
Accommodation:
Criterion Motel
Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
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Mt Cook Motel
Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 5: Discover the variety of wildlife that live on the Otago Peninsula
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Motel on York
Day 6: Take the Southern Scenic Route through the beautiful Catlins region
Accommodation:
Admiral Court Motel
Day 7: Fly to Stewart Island and Rakiura National Park
Accommodation:
Kaka Retreat
Day 8: Explore Stewart Island and take a guided trip to the wildlife sanctuary of Ulva Island
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Kaka Retreat
Day 9: Back on the Mainland, continue on the Southern Scenic Route to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 10: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound, allowing plenty of time for photo stops
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Lakefront Lodge
Day 11: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
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Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 12: The ultimate jet boat adventure along the Dart River into Mt Aspiring National Park
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Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 13: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 14: Get up close to the glacier with a thrilling Helihike
Accommodation:
Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 16: Depart Christchurch today