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Stone church near turquoise lake with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Nature

Southern Grandeur

Christchurch

Christchurch

15 days, 14 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

A journey through the South Island’s most iconic landscapes. From the towering peaks of Aoraki/Mount Cook to the silent depths of Milford Sound, this itinerary blends rugged natural grandeur with total comfort. Retreat to heritage castles, wake up on the water in Fiordland, and traverse the Southern Alps by rail on a tour designed for those who seek to uncover New Zealand’s wild heart.

Trip highlights & inclusions

15 days / 14 nights
14 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Christchurch

Christchurch

Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Rental car included
  • The Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner
  • Oamaru Penguins - Evening Viewing General Entry
  • Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

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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

Front view of Merivale Manor House with balcony, veranda, trees, and garden on a sunny day. Credit: Merivale Manor House - Christchurch
Merivale Manor House

Trip highlights

Indoor dining room with purple chairs and large windows showing alpine mountains and greenery outside. Credit: The Hermitage Hotel

The Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner

Family observing blue penguins walking near them with a tour guide speaking in the evening by the cliffs. Credit: Tourism Waitaki

Oamaru Penguins - Evening Viewing General Entry

Ornate dining room with long table, chandelier, red walls, paintings, and classic furnishings. Credit: Larnach Castle

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Large cruise ship docked in misty mountainous water with a person at the rear boarding area. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise including coach from Te Anau

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 International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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