Iconic South Island Tour

This 11 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth

Included activity: Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: Milford Sound Fly, Cruise, Fly with Milford Sound Scenic Flights

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

10 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Iconic South Island Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, transfer to your accommodation
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Cross the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine scenic train, then drive north to Punakaiki
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 3: Follow the ruggedly beautiful West Coast Road to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 4: Explore the glaciers and Westland National Park from above
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Day 5: Another spectacular drive through the Haast Pass with its many waterfalls
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown

Day 6: The ultimate southern experience, a flight to Milford Sound and a cruise through the fiord
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown

Day 7: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Sofitel Queenstown

Day 8: The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country and Mount Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 9: Explore the National Park and take a fantastic tour of Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 10: Cross the Canterbury Plains back to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 11: Depart Christchurch today