This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: South Island Splendor

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch! Enjoy the day at your leisure, visit the International Antarctic Centre or go punting on the Avon River
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Travel to Aoraki Mt Cook today and experience the glacier lakes
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 3: A scenic drive from Mt Cook to Queenstown today. This evening, cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a gourmet BBQ dinner
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 4: Tour the incredible Milford Sound by land, sea and air
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 5: Full day to explore Queenstown at leisure, experience Central Otago's finest wines or unwind at the Onsen
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 6: Discover the Haast Pass as you cross over into the 'Wild West Coast'
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 7: Explore Franz Josef Glacier on an amazing heli-hike
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 8: From Franz Josef drive to Greymouth to board the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 9: Farewell from New Zealand!