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

Itinerary summary for: South Island Explorer

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 2: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch or take a day trip to Akaroa
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 5: Enjoy a day exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 7: Take the remarkable Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise in the fiord
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 8: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 9: Today is free to either relax or try one of the thrilling activities that Queenstown is famous for
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 11: Take the day to explore Westland National Park and the amazing glaciers
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 12: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 13: Depart Christchurch today