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Milford Sound fjord with mountains reflected in calm water under a cloudy sky.
Nature

Kiwi South Island Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $6,045 pp

Trip overview

The journey begins in Christchurch, heading west on the iconic TranzAlpine train. The wild West Coast, including Hokitika and Franz Josef, is explored before travelling south to Queenstown, with stops at West Coast gems and Lake Wānaka. The breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound is discovered, then the scenic Southern Scenic Route is traversed to Dunedin, via Invercargill and the Catlins. A unique rail experience is offered on the Taieri Gorge train from Dunedin back towards Queenstown, before soaking up the adventure capital's delights. The South Island exploration continues to the towering Aoraki / Mount Cook before a final return to Christchurch.

Trip highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
  • Christchurch to Franz Josef Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika
  • Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wānakawith Cheeky Kiwi
  • Premium Milford Sound Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch with Cheeky Kiwi from Queenstown, return to Te Anau

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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

Exterior of a modern hotel building with glass windows reflecting sunset sky and a car parked outside. Credit: Sudima Christchurch City
Sudima Christchurch City

Activities

Cheeky Kiwi operating on certain days

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Trip highlights

People walking on a suspension bridge over a bright turquoise river in lush forest setting. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Christchurch to Franz Josef Tour with TranzAlpine Train via Hokitika

A black Cheeky Kiwi Travel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter tour van parked in a grassy field with rugged mountains in the background. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wānakawith Cheeky Kiwi

Snow-capped mountain and lake with green trees and clear blue sky in New Zealand. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Premium Milford Sound Small-Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch with Cheeky Kiwi from Queenstown, return to Te Anau

Historic Dunedin Railway Station with flower gardens and benches under a clear blue sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Te Anau to Dunedin via Invercargill & The Catlins

Passenger train crossing a narrow railway bridge over a gorge with river and rocky mountain landscape under blue sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Dunedin to Queenstown including Taieri Gorge Train

Two Skyline Queenstown gondola cabins travel along cables above a layer of low-lying clouds with the snow-dusted Remarkables in the background. Credit: Skyline Queenstown

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

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

Snow-covered mountain peaks above a turquoise lake with mixed forest in foreground under a blue sky. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Queenstown to Aoraki/Mount Cook Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background. Credit: The Hermitage Hotel

Glacier Explorers

Snow-covered mountain glacier with cliffs and blue sky in the background. Credit: Cheeky Kiwi - Aoraki Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo with Cheeky Kiwi

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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