You begin with a journey past the mountains of the Southern Alps and turquoise waters of alpine lakes before arriving into Mt. Cook National Park.  Next you venture further south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park.  Here you’ll explore the pristine wilderness on a Milford Sound nature cruise.  In Queenstown, the "adventure capital", there’s time to enjoy the scenery and endless activities on offer before returning to Christchurch via the magnificent West Coast Glaciers. 

Starts:  Christchurch
Finishes:  Christchurch

This itinerary can be customised to suit you perfectly. We can add more days, remove days, change accommodation, mix it up, add activities to suit your interests or simply design and create something from scratch.

Day 1:  Arrive in Christchurch
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Fabel Christchurch.  The rest of the day is free to explore.

Day 2:  At Christchurch
Discover the hidden gems of the ever changing city of Christchurch

Day 3:  Christchurch - Mount Cook
Today you will enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the macKenzie County to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation:  Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 4:  Mount Cook - Te Anau
Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge and south to Te Anau.
Accommodation:  Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 5:  Milford Sound Cruise
Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for your Milford Sound nature cruise
Accommodation:  Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 6:  Te Anau - Queenstown
Return to Queenstown through the rural landscape of Southland
Accommodation:  Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 7:  At Queenstown
The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:  Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 8:  Queenstown - West Coast
Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:  Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 9:  West Coast - Christchurch
Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:  Fable Christchurch

Day 10:  Depart Christchurch today

• Accommodation for 9 nights staying in Hotel 4 star
• 10 days Rental car hire, Toyoto Corolla or similar
• Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation
• Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App
• Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company
• Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ
• Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included
• TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
• TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
• Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

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