Clear blue lake reflecting snow-capped mountains with blurred grass in the foreground, Arthur's Pass.

Wildlife

Classic South Island

Queenstown

21 days, 20 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,153 pp

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Tour overview

This comprehensive tour of the South Island begins with a West Coast exploration, including the majestic glaciers. You then carve a figure 8 through Arthur's Pass to Kaikoura and on to the top of the South Island. Enjoy a detailed exploration of Abel Tasman National Park before heading south to Punakaiki and the upper West Coast. After boarding the TranzAlpine scenic train you travel through to Christchurch, where you have a free day to explore. Then continue south along the East Coast to Dunedin, then onto the Magical Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound before you return to Queenstown after your epic South Island adventure.

Tour highlights & inclusions

21 days / 20 nights

1 lunch

Queenstown

Rental car included

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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Price pp from

NZD $6,153

Tour overview

This comprehensive tour of the South Island begins with a West Coast exploration, including the majestic glaciers. You then carve a figure 8 through Arthur's Pass to Kaikoura and on to the top of the South Island. Enjoy a detailed exploration of Abel Tasman National Park before heading south to Punakaiki and the upper West Coast. After boarding the TranzAlpine scenic train you travel through to Christchurch, where you have a free day to explore. Then continue south along the East Coast to Dunedin, then onto the Magical Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound before you return to Queenstown after your epic South Island adventure.

Tour highlights & inclusions

21 days / 20 nights

1 lunch

Queenstown

Rental car included

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Why Discover New Zealand

One accountable person to plan, book and manage your trip from enquiry to departure.
We make sure the itinerary works in real life, not just on a screen.
We’ll confirm availability and give you a clear breakdown before you commit.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

NZD $6,153

Why Discover New Zealand

One accountable person to plan, book and manage your trip from enquiry to departure.
We make sure the itinerary works in real life, not just on a screen.
We’ll confirm availability and give you a clear breakdown before you commit.

Trip itinerary

Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter.

Welcome to Queenstown

Renowned for its adrenaline inducing activities Queenstown is synonymous with adventure. Parked on the shores of Lake Wakatipu this small alpine town is nestled below soaring vistas of The Remarkables Mountain Range. While arguably the brightest gem in New Zealand’s crown, Queenstown offers far more than an action-packed getaway. Spend time on the Gibbston wine trail and end with a meal at Michelin star chef Josh Emett’s restaurant, Rata. Take a trip down memory lane on a 100 year old steamship the TSS Earnslaw. Soak in the scenery on your walk around the lake, or venture further afield into Fiordland National Park. Head over the hill to resort town Wanaka, or re-live scenes from Lord Of The Rings by four wheel drive. But - if you really do want that rush - head out on the Shotover Jet, dive off the Nevis Bungy, freefall on the Canyon swing or Zip line the Gondola. Just be sure it's done on an empty stomach – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Accommodation

Blue Peaks Lodge

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Welcome to Queenstown

Renowned for its adrenaline inducing activities Queenstown is synonymous with adventure. Parked on the shores of Lake Wakatipu this small alpine town is nestled below soaring vistas of The Remarkables Mountain Range. While arguably the brightest gem in New Zealand’s crown, Queenstown offers far more than an action-packed getaway. Spend time on the Gibbston wine trail and end with a meal at Michelin star chef Josh Emett’s restaurant, Rata. Take a trip down memory lane on a 100 year old steamship the TSS Earnslaw. Soak in the scenery on your walk around the lake, or venture further afield into Fiordland National Park. Head over the hill to resort town Wanaka, or re-live scenes from Lord Of The Rings by four wheel drive. But - if you really do want that rush - head out on the Shotover Jet, dive off the Nevis Bungy, freefall on the Canyon swing or Zip line the Gondola. Just be sure it's done on an empty stomach – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Accommodation

Blue Peaks Lodge

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