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A high-altitude view of a person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast glacial valley, with the sun-drenched peak of Aoraki / Mount Cook in the distance under a golden sky. Credit: Mackenzie Tourism - Lee Cook
Scenic Trains

South Island Explorer - Accessible Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,820 pp

Trip overview

Discover the South Island’s most iconic destinations on this fully accessible journey designed for comfort and ease. Begin in Christchurch before heading to the majestic Mt Cook, where stunning alpine vistas await. Travel south to Dunedin, a charming coastal city rich in heritage and natural beauty. Next, explore the breathtaking Fiordland with a nature cruise on Milford Sound, witnessing waterfalls, native wildlife, and towering cliffs up close. In Queenstown, take in spectacular lake and mountain views while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this famous town. Next, journey along the dramatic West Coast to Franz Josef Glacier, taking in awe-inspiring ice formations and rainforests before finishing with the unforgettable TranzAlpine train experience. This accessible tour offers an unforgettable adventure through the very best of the South Island.

Trip highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • International Antarctic Centre
  • Taieri Gorge Railway Scenic Train
  • Milford Sound Nature Cruise - Lunch Included

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Price pp from

$6,820

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it is known for its wide tree lined avenues and lush gardens. A great way to explore the city or easy way to see the sights or ride the historic trams across town to the renowned botanic gardens and the unique cardboard Transitional Cathedral, that's right it is built of cardboard!

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Tall modern white building with many windows and palm trees at street level under blue sky. Credit: Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch

Accessibility Quote Accuracy Disclaimers

We want to ensure your holiday is perfectly tailored to you. If you have any accessibility or mobility requirements, please contact our Travel Specialists before booking. We will help you select the most suitable vehicle and provide an accurate, customised quote.

Trip highlights

Two children watching penguins swimming underwater in an aquarium tank. Credit: International Antarctic Experience Limited

International Antarctic Centre

An aerial, high-angle view of a long heritage passenger train with blue and yellow locomotives curving through a deep green valley alongside a winding river, flanked by rugged hills under a blue sky. Credit: Dunedin Railways Ltd

Taieri Gorge Railway Scenic Train

Red and white cruise boat near a waterfall and forested mountain in Milford Sound Credit: Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound Nature Cruise - Lunch Included

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day. Credit: Real Journeys

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

A vintage red flatbed truck parked in front of historic stone cottages framed by golden autumn hills in Arrowtown. Credit: Remarkable Scenic Tours

Everything Queenstown Private Tour

A scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps and Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand's South Island. Credit: The Helicopter Line / Photographer Unknown

Neve Discoverer Scenic Flight with The Helicopter Line

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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