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

Itinerary summary for: Highlights of the South Island Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Canterbury Plains to Aoraki Mount Cook
Accommodation: Aoraki Court Motel

Day 3: Leaving Mt Cook, follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Bella Vista Dunedin

Day 4: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 5: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for your Piopiotahi-Milford Sound cruise
Accommodation: Anchorage Motel, Te Anau

Day 6: Travel through to the Devil's Staircase which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Take the Crown Range to Wānaka before the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 8: Drive along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine scenic train
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 9: Bid farewell to New Zealand