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

Itinerary summary for: 9 Day Natural South Island

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

Day 2: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains where you'll join the coastline which takes you to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 3: Explore the historic city of Dunedin or venture out to the Otago Peninsula and discover the local wildlife
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Make the most of your day in Queenstown and try one of the many adventure activities
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 8: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive past Lake Tekapo and through rural Canterbury
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today