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Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

This 5 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Explore New Zealand's South Island with this excellent independent touring itinerary. Journey from Christchurch in a loop around the South Island, visiting all the must-see destinations and enjoying a selection of exciting activities along the way. Visit the spectacular Aoraki-Mt. Cook National Park, cruise through Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, explore the West Coast glacier region and travel through the Southern Alps on the stunning TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park & Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi - Lunch Included

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station with Hokitika Scenic Tours

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

3 lunches

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

Day 1: Make way for the mountains, enjoy Aoraki-Mt Cook before arriving in Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 2: The day is yours to explore Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Enjoy the scenes as you visit the stunning Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 4: Pass over the Crown Range and towards Glacier Country and the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 5: Sit back and take in the scenes as you travel from Franz Josef back to where it all began