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South Island Explorer - Accessible Tour

This 13 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Discover the South Island’s most iconic destinations on this fully accessible journey designed for comfort and ease. Begin in Christchurch before heading to the majestic Mt Cook, where stunning alpine vistas await. Travel south to Dunedin, a charming coastal city rich in heritage and natural beauty. Next, explore the breathtaking Fiordland with a nature cruise on Milford Sound, witnessing waterfalls, native wildlife, and towering cliffs up close. In Queenstown, take in spectacular lake and mountain views while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this famous town. Next, journey along the dramatic West Coast to Franz Josef Glacier, taking in awe-inspiring ice formations and rainforests before finishing with the unforgettable TranzAlpine train experience. This accessible tour offers an unforgettable adventure through the very best of the South Island.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Neve Discoverer Scenic Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

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

Included activity: International Antarctic Centre - General Admission

Included activity: Taieri Gorge Railway Scenic Train

Included activity: Milford Sound Nature Cruise - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Everything Queenstown Private Tour with Remarkable Scenic Tours

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: South Island Explorer - Accessible Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 2: A day to uncover Christchurch’s charm
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 3: Journey to spectacular Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel Room Mount Cook View

Day 4: Head South to Coastal Dunedin
Accommodation: Fable Dunedin

Day 5: Explore Charming Dunedin – the ‘Edinburgh of the South’
Accommodation: Fable Dunedin

Day 6: Travel to Te Anau - The gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 7: Explore the iconic beauty of Milford Sound
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 8: Scenic route to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 9: Explore stunning Queenstown and surrounds
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 10: Scenic West Coast drive to Glacier Country
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 11: Discover glaciers and rainforest in Franz Josef
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 12: Experience the iconic TranzAlpine train on your return to Christchurch
Accommodation: Fable Christchurch

Day 13: Farewell from New Zealand