9 Days / 8 Nights

Highlights & Inclusions
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Transfers as stated in the itinerary
  • Christchurch – The Garden City
  • Aoraki/Mount Cook
  • Queenstown – Adventure Capital
  • Cruise on Milford Sound including lunch
  • Dunedin – Edinburgh of the South
  • Half Day Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival at Christchurch International Airport, you will be met and transferred by private car and driver to your hotel.

Day 2: Christchurch – Mount Cook
Depart Christchurch and travel over the Canterbury Plains, through Burkes Pass and the Mackenzie Country to Mount Cook.

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers, all set under a star-studded sky.

We recommend a Night Sky experience while in the Aoraki region. (This tour is at your own expense and we pre booking is recommended).

Day 3: Mount Cook – Queenstown
Today travel through the middle of the South Island and over the Lindis Pass to arrive in Central Otago, renowned for vineyards, orchards and some pretty special views of the surrounding mountains, before reaching Queenstown.

Day 4: Discover Queenstown
A full day at leisure to explore the many sights and activities available in Queenstown.
Please refer to the activities page on our website or Page 17 of the brochure. These activities are at your own expense and we recommend pre booking to avoid disappointment.

Day 5: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau
A day trip to Milford Sound is a touring highlight. Enjoy beautiful scenery before arriving at Milford Sound, where you will join a cruise and enjoy lunch on this magnificent sound. On conclusion, travel back to Te Anau.

Day 6: Te Anau – Dunedin
Journey to Dunedin, with its beautiful old building and abundance of wildlife. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax in Dunedin.

Day 7: Discover Dunedin
Today enjoy a half day excursion to the Otago Peninsula with Monarch Wildlife. The remainder of today is at your leisure.

Day 8: Dunedin to Christchurch
Return to Christchurch along the eastern coast of the South Island, passing through the historic town of Oamaru before arriving for your overnight stay in Christchurch.

Day 9: Depart Christchurch
Self Drive | Return your rental car to Christchurch Airport.
Seat on coach | Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Christchurch Airport.