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21 Day Essential Southern Extravaganza
This 21 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
This tour is a celebration of the beautiful places, natural wonders and outstanding lodge retreats that the South Island is home to. In remote and unspoilt locations you’ll discover what makes this part of the world so special and why our luxury lodges are so well regarded. With many amazing inclusions from breath-taking hot air balloon flights to glaciers and cruises through the azure blue waters of Abel Tasman National Park, you’ll have something to look forward to every day. In the evenings you’ll dine and relax at welcoming lodges situated in unique and wondrous locations.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges.
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 Essential Southern Extravaganza
Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown
Day 2: Wake early to watch the sunrise from hot air balloon!
Accommodation:
Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown
Day 3: You car is delivered this morning, then drive over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Luxury Lodge
Day 4: Spend some time exploring Wanaka, then the afternoon discover the Central Otago pinot noir
Accommodation:
Tin Tub Luxury Lodge
Day 5: Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 6: Get a bird's eye view of the breath-taking Westland National Park and glaciers
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 7: Head north along the rugged coast, then inland to Arthur's Pass National Park
Accommodation:
Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass
Day 8: Explore the many great walks within Arthur's Pass National park
Accommodation:
Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass
Day 9: Arthur's Pass to Kaikoura with time for a wildlife encounter if you choose
Accommodation:
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Day 10: Kaikoura to Blenheim home to the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards
Accommodation:
The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
Day 11: Leave the vineyards behind and travel to the Abel Tasman area
Accommodation:
Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte
Day 12: Discover the beautiful aqua bays and playful seals of Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte
Day 13: Today journey south along the West Coast Road to Punakaiki
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Day 14: A short drive to Greymouth where you board the TranzAlpine scenic train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 15: Journey south to Mount Cook National Park and an amazing iceberg encounter
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus
Day 16: Follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south past the Moeraki Boulders to Dunedin
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 17: Discover the fascinating wildlife that resides on the peninsula
Accommodation:
Camp Estate at Larnach Castle
Day 18: From Dunedin take the Catlins coastal road to Te Anau
Accommodation:
Fiordland Lodge
Day 19: A magnificent day trip to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation:
Fiordland Lodge
Day 20: Return to Queenstown for a relaxing evening at Matakauri Lodge
Accommodation:
Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown
Day 21: Depart Queenstown