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Southern Scenic Explorer Tour

This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this unforgettable journey. Begin in Christchurch, the Garden City, before heading south to the charming heritage city of Dunedin, rich in Scottish history and wildlife. Next, immerse yourself in the adventure and alpine splendor of Queenstown, the world’s adventure capital, where lakes and mountains provide a stunning backdrop. From Queenstown, embark on a magical journey to Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its dramatic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and majestic peaks. From Queenstown, travel through the heart of the Southern Alps to Christchurch, stopping at the iconic Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: Christchurch to Dunedin by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Dunedin Coach Stop to Accommodation Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience with Monarch

Included activity: Dunedin Accommodation to Coach Stop Transfer with Iconic

Included activity: Dunedin to Queenstown by InterCity Coach

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

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

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

Included activity: Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi

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

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Southern Scenic Explorer Tour

Day 1: Welcome to the Garden City - Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Journey from Christchurch to historic Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 3: Scenic cruise followed by unforgettable penguin encounter
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Admire stunning landscapes from Dunedin to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Visit the revered Milford Sound
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 6: Explore Queenstown, take the Skyline Gondola and board the TSS Earnslaw
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 7: Journey Queenstown to Christchurch with a stunning Aoraki-Mt. Cook stopover
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 8: Farewell from Christchurch