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Waterfall cascading into Doubtful Sound, Fiordland Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring - Photographer Unknown
Nature

South Island Natural Discovery

Christchurch

Christchurch

18 days, 17 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Experience the South Island as nature intended. This journey connects New Zealand’s most storied landscapes, trading the crowds for the sanctuary of Wilderness Lodges and overnight fiord cruises. You’ll encounter rare wildlife, glacial giants, and the quiet majesty of the Mackenzie Country Dark Sky Reserve on a loop designed for those who find luxury in the landscape.

Trip highlights & inclusions

18 days / 17 nights
17 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners

Christchurch

Christchurch

Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Rental car included
  • Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat
  • Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Skyline Gondola Queenstown and Premium Buffet Dinner Experience

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Price pp from

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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

Seasonal Tour - closed for winter

Please note this tour does not operate during the winter months (May - September). Due to winter closures, certain locations and activities are unavailable.

Trip highlights

Boat on green water near rocky cliffs under blue sky with clouds. Credit: Black Cat Group 2007

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

Helicopter flying over a snow-covered glacier with rugged mountain peaks in the background. Credit: The Helicopter Line

Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight

A modern glass gondola cabin suspended high above Queenstown, offering a stunning panoramic view of the blue Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Remarkables mountain range. Credit: Skyline

Skyline Gondola Queenstown and Premium Buffet Dinner Experience

Rows of grapevines in a vineyard with mountains and blue sky in the background. Credit: Appellation Wine Tours

Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

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

Blue glowing glowworms lighting up a dark cave ceiling. Credit: Real Journeys

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Sailboat sailing on calm fjord waters surrounded by tall mountains and sunlight. Credit: RealNZ

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Aboard the Navigator

Buller's albatross in water close to boat and people with lighthouse on coast behind Credit: Monarch Wildlife

Monarch Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock

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

The Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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