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Clear blue ocean and rocky beach forming a curved bay under sunny blue sky. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Scenic Cruises

South Island Navigator

Christchurch

Christchurch

25 days, 24 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

This comprehensive tour carves a figure eight through spectacular South Island scenery. From Christchurch travel through the Mackenzie Country to Mt Cook then on to Otago and Dunedin. A detailed exploration of Fiordland National Park follows, before heading north to Queenstown and then to the West Coast Glaciers. Crossing the Southern Alps enjoy a two night stay in Arthur's Pass National Park before heading to the east coast and Kaikoura. Enjoy the Marlborough wine region and the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park before turning south along the wild west coast. You return to Christchurch on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Trip highlights & inclusions

25 days / 24 nights
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Aboard the Navigator
  • Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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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

Modern bedroom with a large bed, white linens, red accents, bedside lamps, and a window with brown curtains. Credit: Bella Vista Christchurch
Bella Vista Christchurch

Trip highlights

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

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Aboard the Navigator

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

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

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

Milford Sound Cruise - 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

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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