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Milford Sound calm water reflecting mountainous landscape with rocky shore under blue sky.
Scenic Trains

South Island Explorer

Christchurch

Christchurch

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Return to Christchurch aboard the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train. Along the way you will stay at magnificent luxury retreats set in breath-taking locations.

Trip highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Christchurch

Christchurch

Luxury Lodges
Rental car included
  • Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle
  • Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle
  • Milford Premium Cruise

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
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Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

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

Accommodation

Aerial view of Christchurch showing buildings, roads, trees, and cloudy sky during daytime. Credit: Hotel Montreal
Hotel Montreal

Trip highlights

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

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

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

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Sinbad ferry boat docked at Milford Sound with mountains and clouds in the background. Credit: Real Journeys

Milford Premium Cruise

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 Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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