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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.

Itinerary summary for: 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