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Explore New Zealand’s Deep South on a 5-day tour from Queenstown. Ride the Taieri Gorge Train, visit The Catlins, Stewart Island, and cruise Milford Sound.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of a scenic train ride through the Taieri Gorge
• Explore the Catlins Coast, including Nugget Point and Curio Bay
• Discover Stewart Island and Ulva Island on a guided wildlife tour
• Cruise the iconic Milford Sound and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard
• Travel in comfort by luxury coach and stay in quality hotels

Description

Day 1: Queenstown to Dunedin via Taieri Gorge Get picked up from your hotel in Queenstown and travel through Central Otago with stops in Clyde and St Bathans. Then, board the spectacular Taieri Gorge Train (ticket included) for a scenic journey to Dunedin. Spend the night at the Distinction Dunedin Hotel. Day 2: Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins Travel the stunning Catlins Coast, visiting Nugget Point Lighthouse, Purakaunui Falls, and Curio Bay before arriving in Invercargill. Spend the night at the Distinction Invercargill Hotel. Day 3: Stewart Island & Ulva Island Wildlife Experience Enjoy a day on Stewart Island with RealNZ, including coach transfers, a return ferry, and a guided tour of Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctuary alive with rare native birds. Spend the night at the Distinction Invercargill Hotel. Day 4: Invercargill to Te Anau Enjoy a morning at your leisure in Invercargill before traveling to lakeside Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park. Spend the night at the Distinction Te Anau Hotel. Day 5: Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Cruise the iconic Milford Sound (lunch included) before returning to Queenstown for your hotel drop-off.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown (select locations only) All transport in a 15-seat luxury van All tours and entrance fees in the itinerary Accommodation for 4 nights (twin share) at Distinction Hotels Taieri Gorge Train ticket Stewart Island package with RealNZ (coach transfers, ferry, and Ulva Island guided tour) Milford Sound cruise with picnic lunch included

Important Information

• This is not one continuous group tour. You’ll join different scheduled tours each day, so your fellow travellers may change along the way. Please allow up to 24 hours for us to confirm your booking. Once done we will be in touch with further details for each day of the journey.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund