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The famous "Wanaka Tree" grows out of the calm waters of Lake Wānaka, reflected perfectly at sunrise with golden autumn trees and snow-capped mountains in the background. Credit: Fine Tours Group
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Highlights of the South Island Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

10 days, 9 nights

Road Trips

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Trip overview

Take the scenic route from Christchurch through the heart of the Southern Alps. You’ll see the best of the high country at Aoraki / Mt Cook, soak up the history in Dunedin, and stand in awe of Milford Sound. Then, it’s off to Queenstown for some serious fun and a trip up the West Coast to see the glaciers. To top it all off, we’ll hop on the TranzAlpine for a world-class train ride back to where we started.

Trip highlights & inclusions

10 days / 9 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Glacier Explorers
  • Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Kia ora and welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand. After checking into your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. Christchurch, known in Māori as Ōtautahi, is the largest city on the South Island. Often referred to as the Garden City it boasts one of the largest public parks in the country and the city centre is full of very impressive stone buildings reminiscent of the English university towns. The inner city has almost been completely rebuilt following earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Explore the city and see how the old mixes with New Zealand's "newest" city.

With a blue sky background the Christchurch Cathedral in the foreground with its colourful mosaic glass windows Credit: Christchurch Cathedral

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

Activities

Trip highlights

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

Glacier Explorers

An image to represent the Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film Credit: 100% Pure New Zealand / Unknown

Ata Whenua - Shadowland Film at Fiordland Cinema

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

Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included

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

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