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A Taste of the Pure South

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Take a 10 day round trip from Christchurch to uncover the treasures of the South Island. You will journey to the breathtaking Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and then on to the vibrant energy of Queenstown. From Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland, prepare for an unforgettable highlight: a stay at the secluded Waitai Lodge, a haven of comfort deep within the national park. Your adventure continues as you travel up the dramatic West Coast to see the famous glaciers. A final scenic train journey through the Southern Alps will return you to Christchurch, full of lasting memories.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ

Included activity: Helicopter from Milford Sound into Martins Bay - Lunch and Dinner Included

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: A Taste of the Pure South

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, Leaving MacKenzie Country follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedinwhere you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

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

Day 5: Begin your Fiordland Escape today
Accommodation: Waitai Lodge Fiordland Escape

Day 6: Enjoy the day in Milford Sound before heading to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Day 7: A day to relax and explore Queenstown before a gourmet dinner
Accommodation: The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Day 8: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 9: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today