Queenstown: Southern Highlights – 3 Days & 2 Nights
Central Dunedin, Queenstown
Discover the best of New Zealand’s South Island on a 3-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a scenic train ride, explore the Catlins Coast, and cruise Milford Sound with lunch included.
Scenic Three-Day Taieri Gorge, Catlins Coast, and Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown
This multi-day tour from Queenstown suits travellers seeking a luxury small-group adventure combining scenic train, coastal exploration, and iconic fjord cruising.
Highlights
- Experience a scenic train ride through Taieri Gorge
- Explore the Catlins Coast including Nugget Point Lighthouse and Curio Bay
- Cruise Milford Sound with lunch included
- Travel comfortably in a 15-seat luxury coach with hotel pickup
- Stay two nights in premium Distinction Hotels
Description
Your journey starts with a hotel pickup from select locations in Queenstown. Travel through Central Otago stopping at Clyde and St Bathans before boarding the Taieri Gorge Train for a scenic trip to Dunedin, where you spend the first night at the Distinction Dunedin Hotel.
On day two, you explore the Catlins Coast visiting Nugget Point Lighthouse, Purakaunui Falls, and Curio Bay. Arrive in Te Anau and stay overnight at the Distinction Te Anau Hotel.
The final day features a cruise on Milford Sound with lunch on board. The tour ends with a hotel drop-off back in Queenstown.
Please note the itinerary may operate in reverse depending on availability; you will be informed accordingly.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Queenstown (listed locations only)
- All transport in a 15-seat luxury van
- All tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Two nights accommodation at Distinction Hotels
- Taieri Gorge Train ticket
- Milford Sound cruise with lunch included
Excludes
- Meals except lunch on Milford Sound cruise
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Booking confirmation may take up to 48 hours
- Tour itinerary may operate in reverse based on availability
- This package consists of multiple small-group day tours with varying fellow travellers
- Children under 8 years must use a child safety car seat, available for NZ$20 or you may provide your own; advise ages at booking
- Please inform us of any dietary requirements at time of booking
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Book early to secure your preferred dates. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for the variable climate.
