Lush green coastline and clear waters of Stewart Island with a boat visible on the ocean. Credit: Fine Tours Group

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Southern South Island Highlights With Stewart Island

Queenstown

14 days, 13 nights

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From: $6,961 pp

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Trip 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.

Trip highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Queenstown

Hotel 4 star

Rental car included

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

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Price pp from

$6,961

Trip 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.

Trip highlights & inclusions

14 days / 13 nights

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Queenstown

Hotel 4 star

Rental car included

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

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.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

$6,961

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

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

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!

Accommodation

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

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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!

Accommodation

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

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