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South Island Spectacular

This 15 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

This scenic journey is designed to immerse you in the South Island’s most dramatic landscapes, from the vibrant energy of Queenstown to the serene beauty of Milford Sound. You’ll experience the famous glaciers of Te Waipounamu (the South Island) with a snow landing, enjoy the spectacular TranzAlpine train ride, and meet the unique wildlife of the Otago coast. With a focus on comfort and ease, this itinerary blends memorable adventures with relaxed travel, ensuring you see the true heart of Aotearoa.

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: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

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

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

Included activity: Wanaka Boutique Wine Tour with Wanaka Wine Tour

Included activity: Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

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

Included activity: Christchurch Gondola

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: South Island Spectacular

Day 1: Arrive into Queenstown, transfer to hotel and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 2: Experience the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park on the Dart River Safari
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 3: This morning, collect your rental vehicle and make your way over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation: Edgewater Wanaka

Day 4: Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive through the Haast Pass to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 5: Explore the West Coast Glacier region overland and by helicopter
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 6: Follow the spectacular West Coast to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 7: Punakaiki to Christchurch including the Tranz AlpineTrain from Greymouth to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 8: Collect your rental vehicle and explore Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 9: Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, here you'll get up close to icebergs on the Glacier Lake
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 10: Follow the Waitaki River to the coast, then south to the Scottish influence city of Dunedin
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 11: Explore Otago Peninsula and the resident wildlife
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Day 12: Head south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 13: Travel one of the world's most scenic roads to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 14: Back to Queenstown today and enjoy a special dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 15: Depart Queenstown today