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21 day South Island Grand Tour
This 21 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.
This comprehensive tour of the South Island begins in Queenstown with the Dart River Safari, setting the scene for the adventures to come. You’ll travel a figure 8 across the South Island taking in the spectacular scenery of mountains, glaciers, aqua blue lakes, white sandy beaches and lush rainforests. Along the way you’ll have many opportunities to get up close to the wildlife and have some wild times of your own. With fantastic self-catered accommodation this is the ideal choice for families.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
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.
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Itinerary summary for: 21 day South Island Grand Tour
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
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Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 2: Take the ultimate jet boat adventure along the Dart River into Mt Aspiring National Park
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Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 3: Cross the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
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Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 4: After a short helicopter flight you'll venture onto the ice with your glacier guide for a once in a lifetime experience
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Aspen Court Franz Josef
Day 5: Follow the coastline north to Greymouth then over the Lewis Pass to the alpine village of Hanmer Springs
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Clear Ridge Apartments
Day 6: Its a short drive today to the Pacific Ocean and seaside community of Kaikoura
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The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 7: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
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The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 8: Travel via the coastal road onto the vineyards of Blenheim
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Bella Vista Blenheim
Day 9: Skirt the Marlborough Sounds, then through the Rai Valley to Nelson and Tasman Bay
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Ocean View Chalets
Day 10: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
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Ocean View Chalets
Day 11: Travel through the Motueka Valley and Buller Gorge to the windswept West Coast beaches
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Havenz Punakaiki (Self check in required)
Day 12: A short drive south to Greymouth where you'll board the TranzAlpine scenic train to Christchurch
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Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 13: A free day to explore the ever-changing city of Christchurch
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Terra Vive Luxury Suites and Apartments
Day 14: Follow the winding rural roads to Bank's Peninsula and the French influenced village of Akaroa
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Criterion Motel
Day 15: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to the Southern Alps
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Mt Cook Motel
Day 16: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
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Motel on York
Day 17: Discover the delightful wildlife that inhabits the Otago Peninsula
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Motel on York
Day 18: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
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Lakefront Lodge
Day 19: You'll journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise
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Lakefront Lodge
Day 20: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
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Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 21: Depart Queenstown today