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Tall waterfall cascading into bright blue river with green forest surrounding. Credit: Fine Tours Group
Adventure

21 day South Island Grand Tour

Queenstown

Queenstown

21 days, 20 nights

Road Trips

From: $9,169 pp

Trip overview

This comprehensive tour of the South Island begins in Queenstown with the Dart River Safari, setting the scene for the adventures to come.  You’ll travel a figure 8 across the South Island taking in the spectacular scenery of mountains, glaciers, aqua blue lakes, white sandy beaches and lush rainforests.  Along the way you’ll have many opportunities to get up close to the wildlife and have some wild times of your own.  With fantastic self-catered accommodation this is the ideal choice for families.

Trip highlights & inclusions

21 days / 20 nights
2 lunches

Queenstown

Queenstown

Motels
Rental car included
  • Dart River Wilderness Jet
  • Franz Josef Glacier Helihike
  • Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
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  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

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!

Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with king bed, large landscape painting, and white wardrobes. Credit: Scenic Hotel Group
Scenic Suites Queenstown

Activities

Trip highlights

Group of people wearing life jackets on a blue jetboat in clear green river water with a guide. Credit: Dart River Safaris

Dart River Wilderness Jet

Group of people ice trekking with guide on Franz Josef Glacier snowy and icy terrain. Credit: Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky. Credit: Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Four kayakers paddling in clear turquoise water near a sandy beach and forested coastline. Credit: Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park

Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip with Wilsons - Lunch Included

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

Statue of a man with backpack stands against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and clear blue sky. Credit: The Hermitage Hotel

Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Museum and Theatre Explorer Pass

Yellow-eyed penguin standing in green bush with blurred background. Credit: Monarch Wildlife

Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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