Scenic mountain valley with forest, winding river and partly cloudy sky.
Walking & Hiking

Southern Highlights and Routeburn Great Walk

Christchurch

Christchurch

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $7,038 pp

Tour overview

This journey offers an ideal balance of iconic sightseeing and invigorating activity, starting and finishing in Ōtautahi / Christchurch. You’ll first have time to explore the majestic alpine environment of Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. The highlight is the 3-day Routeburn Track Guided Walk with Ultimate Hikes, ensuring a safe and fully supported experience with comfortable lodge accommodation each evening. Following your walk, travel the spectacular West Coast before concluding your holiday with the iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train ride back across the Southern Alps. This tour is perfect for active travellers who seek confidence and premium guidance on New Zealand's famous trails.

The rates displayed for this tour are based on a per-person occupancy in the Routeburn Multishare Rooms. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are in rooms with up to 6 pax on the Milford Track. For double, twin or single room occupancy, kindly contact our sales consultants.

Tour highlights & inclusions

12 days / 11 nights
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Christchurch

Christchurch

Rental car included
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride
  • Routeburn Track 3 days/2 nights Guided Walk
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus

Why Discover New Zealand

  • One accountable person to plan, book and manage your trip from enquiry to departure.
  • We make sure the itinerary works in real life, not just on a screen.
  • We’ll confirm availability and give you a clear breakdown before you commit.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

NZD $7,038

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.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with lit exterior and entrance at dusk
The George Hotel

Activities

Make an enquiry about this trip

We'll use your details to respond to your enquiry. If you choose, we may also send travel offers. Unsubscribe anytime.

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

Two hikers with backpacks stand on a trail overlooking a river valley and tall mountains.

Routeburn Track 3 days/2 nights Guided Walk

Scenic train carriage with black and white design parked by forested mountains in Arthur's Pass.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

Build a custom quote for this trip.

Loading...

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

Talk to a local travel specialist. Enquire