Lush green coastline and clear waters of Stewart Island with a boat visible on the ocean.

Southern South Island Highlights With Stewart Island

Queenstown

Queenstown

14 days, 13 nights

Road Trips

From: $6,961 pp

Tour overview

This fourteen-day curated journey is an immersive exploration of the South Island's most character-filled regions. The adventure begins in Queenstown, before moving inland to the historic river towns of Central Otago, where you can cycle short stretches of trail and enjoy award-winning vintages. In Dunedin, you'll wander past grand Victorian buildings and encounter wildlife on the peninsula. The journey deepens with two nights on Stewart Island, a Dark Sky Sanctuary, where spotting the unique native kiwi is a true highlight. Back on the mainland, you'll feel the salty air of the Southland coast before the awe-inspiring experience of cruising the tranquil wilderness of Patea / Doubtful Sound. Your exploration concludes with a final night in Queenstown, a perfect opportunity to reflect on your journey over a beautiful final meal.

Tour highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights
13 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Queenstown

Queenstown

Rental car included
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride
  • All-Inclusive Wine & Dine Cabana Retreat at Carrick Winery
  • Supercar Fast Dash

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NZD $6,961

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Trip itinerary

Welcome to Queenstown

Renowned for its adrenaline inducing activities Queenstown is synonymous with adventure. Parked on the shores of Lake Wakatipu this small alpine town is nestled below soaring vistas of The Remarkables Mountain Range. While arguably the brightest gem in New Zealand’s crown, Queenstown offers far more than an action-packed getaway. Spend time on the Gibbston wine trail and end with a meal at Michelin star chef Josh Emett’s restaurant, Rata. Take a trip down memory lane on a 100 year old steamship the TSS Earnslaw. Soak in the scenery on your walk around the lake, or venture further afield into Fiordland National Park. Head over the hill to resort town Wanaka, or re-live scenes from Lord Of The Rings by four wheel drive. But - if you really do want that rush - head out on the Shotover Jet, dive off the Nevis Bungy, freefall on the Canyon swing or Zip line the Gondola. Just be sure it's done on an empty stomach  – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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

Accommodation

Entrance of Millennium Hotel Queenstown with glass windows and a blooming cherry blossom tree at sunset.
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

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Tour highlights

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

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

Outdoor table set with wine glasses and plates by a lake with hills in the background.

All-Inclusive Wine & Dine Cabana Retreat at Carrick Winery

Black and orange race car parked with mountains and trees behind

Supercar Fast Dash

Yellow open-sided shuttle with passengers on a grassy area surrounded by trees.

Jacksons Orchard Tour

Aerial view of Clyde Dam with water flowing through large pipes and concrete structure.

The Complete Clyde Dam Tour

Yellow-eyed penguin standing in green bush with blurred background.

Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience

Side view of a black 1939 Ariel Square Four vintage motorcycle indoors.

Classic Motorcycle Mecca General Admission and Guided Tour

An aerial view of Oban and Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island during sunset, showing the township nestled around the coast with forested hills and Paterson Inlet in the distance.

Invercargill to Stewart Island with Stewart Island flights

Couple walking on a forest trail surrounded by dense green trees on Stewart Island

Ulva Island Explorer

An aerial view of Oban and Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island during sunset, showing the township nestled around the coast with forested hills and Paterson Inlet in the distance.

Stewart Island to Invercargill with Stewart Island flights

Yellow boat on a lake with sandy beach, forest, and mountains under blue sky.

Pure Wilderness Jet Boat

Boat traveling through a fjord with green mountains and clear blue sky

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri with RealNZ

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