This 13 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Southern Circuit

Day 1: Arrive into the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 2: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Today is yours to explore the history of Dunedin or head out to the Peninsula for amazing wildlife encounters
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Start early this morning so you have time to enjoy the spectacular Milford Road
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Cross the Crown Range to the alpine lake village of Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 9: You have today free to explore Wanaka and surrounds
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 10: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 11: Explore the glacier region, we recommend a scenic flight for amazing views
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 12: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 13: Depart Christchurch today