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A person in bright colourful clothing standing on the walkway with Mt Cook in the background Credit: Mt Cook Walkway
Boutique & Unique

A Taste of the Pure South

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Take a 10 day round trip from Christchurch to uncover the treasures of the South Island. You will journey to the breathtaking Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and then on to the vibrant energy of Queenstown. From Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland, prepare for an unforgettable highlight: a stay at the secluded Waitai Lodge, a haven of comfort deep within the national park. Your adventure continues as you travel up the dramatic West Coast to see the famous glaciers. A final scenic train journey through the Southern Alps will return you to Christchurch, full of lasting memories.

Trip highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Christchurch

Christchurch

Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Rental car included
  • Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle
  • Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  • Helicopter from Milford Sound into Martins Bay

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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

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

Blue Victorian house with white trim and green lawn on a sunny day
Orari Bed & Breakfast

Activities

Trip highlights

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

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

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

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Person walking on suspension bridge over rocky stream in dense forest. Credit: Hollyford Wilderness Experience

Helicopter from Milford Sound into Martins Bay

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

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

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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