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Embark on this 5 day tour offering a perfect blend of daily travel to many of the top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, with optional handpicked activities and hotels. Finish at Christchurch.

Highlights

• Discover many of top attractions in NZ’s South in relaxed style over 5 days
• Visit Aoraki Mt Cook, Kaikōura or Akarao, Arthur's Pass, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown
• Explore Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, then visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves
• Enjoy optional handpicked activities & hotels, besides visiting top attractions
• Leave behind the stress of planning numerous things and driving long distances

Description

Experience the beauty of the NZ South Island in a relaxed style. Besides exploring many of the must-visit attractions, you may also opt for 8–9 renowned activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Day 1: Queenstown – Milford Sound Cruise or Doubtful Sound Cruise – Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Te Anau Start this epic day with a pickup from your hotel. Choose Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. Milford offers scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, and Monkey Creek before a cruise past peaks and waterfalls. Doubtful includes a Lake Manapouri cruise, Wilmot Pass, and a remote fiord with cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. Return to Te Anau, refresh, and visit the Glowworm Caves lit by thousands of blue lights. Day 2: Te Anau – Queenstown Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Wharf, Jet Boating & Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides) Enjoy a scenic drive from Te Anau to Queenstown. Visit Queenstown Gardens for tranquil views. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the adrenaline rush while doing thrill jet boating activity. Check-in to your hotel in Queenstown. Ride the Queenstown Gondola for stunning views, and enjoy luge rides. Day 3: Queenstown – Lindis Pass – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook – Scenic Helicopter Ride – Lake Tekapo – Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve Pass through Lindis Pass on your way to Mount Cook. Marvel at Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire Aoraki Mount Cook, the highest mountain in the country, where you can hike the Hooker Valley and/or the Tasman Glacier Walks. Look for the kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Take a scenic helicopter ride above the valleys of Mt Cook National Park. Check into your hotel at Lake Tekapo and recharge before stargazing in one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world. Day 4: Lake Tekapo – Castle Hill – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Otira Viaduct – TranzAlpine Scenic Train – Christchurch Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ and enjoy a walk along Lake Tekapo. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur's Pass and admire the scenic views. Disembark at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up. Day 5: Christchurch – Kaikōura or Akaroa (Whale Watching/Kayaking/Nature Cruise & Alpaca Farm) – Christchurch Choose a full-day tour to either Kaikōura or Akaroa. In Kaikōura, enjoy stunning coastal views and rich marine life with guided kayaking or a whale-watching cruise. In Akaroa, take a 2-hour nature cruise to see rare Hector’s dolphins and visit an alpaca farm for cuddly encounters. Return to Christchurch. Our journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Christchurch.

Includes

Private transportation Guide-driver exclusively for your group WiFi on board Packaged water bottles Packaged snacks & chocolates Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear Optional ('With Tickets' Option): Entry tickets for 8-9 activities i.e., TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch, Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo, Helicopter ride Ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau, Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown, Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa or Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise at Kaikōura. If an activity is canceled by provider or unavailable, alternatives will be offered. Optional ('With Accommodation' Option): Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season

Important Information

• Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance. Following your booking, the supplier will get in touch to confirm your preferences, as applicable. With the 'With Tickets' option, traveler(s) may swap any of the included activities for alternatives of interest such as Skydiving, Horse Trekking, Scenic Flights, Swimming with Dolphins, Glacier hiking, Relaxing Spa Treatment, Ziplining, etc., subject to availability, cost differences, and route or schedule feasibility.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund