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Kiwi South Island Tour

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

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

The journey begins in Christchurch, heading west on the iconic TranzAlpine train. The wild West Coast, including Hokitika and Franz Josef, is explored before travelling south to Queenstown, with stops at West Coast gems and Lake Wānaka. The breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound is discovered, then the scenic Southern Scenic Route is traversed to Dunedin, via Invercargill and the Catlins. A unique rail experience is offered on the Taieri Gorge train from Dunedin back towards Queenstown, before soaking up the adventure capital's delights. The South Island exploration continues to the towering Aoraki / Mount Cook before a final return to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Christchurch to Franz Josef Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wānaka Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Premium Milford Sound Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Included activity: Te Anau to Dunedin via Invercargill & The Catlins with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Dunedin to Queenstown including Taieri Gorge Train with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

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

Included activity: Queenstown to Aoraki/Mount Cook Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Kiwi South Island Tour

Day 1: Haere Mai - Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 2: Travel from Ōtautahi the West Coast via the TranzAlpine train
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 3: Continue down the West Coast, stopping through Wānaka on the way to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound and a cruise before spending the night in Te Anau
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 5: Explore the untouched, travelling through Invercargill and the Catlins
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 6: Take the Taieri Gorge Train, then explore Central Otago on your way to Tāhuna / Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 7: Experience Queenstown with a gondola ride and a gourmet dinner cruise
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 8: Travel to stunning Aoraki / Mt Cook today and explore the glaciers
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 9: Leave the peaks of Aoraki / Mt Cook and head back to the Garden City of Ōtautahi
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 10: Farewell from Aotearoa / New Zealand