9 Day Natural South Island

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

This South Island loop takes you along the coast between the South’s two largest cities, Christchurch and Dunedin. In Dunedin you have time to explore the unique wildlife of the Otago Peninsula, before continuing south to Te Anau for a glowworm cave adventure. This 9 day tour wouldn’t be complete without 2 nights in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown before you follow the Southern Alps north to Mt Cook National Park and back to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Elm Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour Including Wildlife Cruise

Included activity: Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ

Included activity: Dart River Wilderness Jet

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Christchurch Gondola

Itinerary summary for: 9 Day Natural South Island

Day 1: Arrive into the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

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 Cathedral Junction

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today