New Zealand

Christchurch - Dunedin - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Christchurch

New Zealand South Island Tours focuses on the South Island, the Lakeland tour is an in-depth look at this beautiful part of New Zealand. You travel independently using scheduled coach, rail and ferry services.

Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru  to Dunedin  "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey.

Day 2: Dunedin - Te Anau

This morning is free for optional tours. Continue across the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, head across the Waimea Plains towards Fiordland. Stay 1 night in Te Anau.

Day 3: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on Milford Sound including picnic lunch. Depart Milford Sound back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 4: At Queenstown

Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort. We have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping.

Day 5: Queenstown - Christchurch

Travel through the Kawarau Gorge with its historic gold mines, passing by spectacular scenery into Tekapo. Continue north through the Canterbury Plains arriving into Christchurch late afternoon.
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Gold
Our hotels are centrally located and have a selection of restaurants and bars and other facilities expected in first class rooms.

Silver
These properties include a variety of international chain hotels and traditional New Zealand hotels or Motor Inns.  As with all our accommodations, they are centrally located and provide on site restaurants and bars and other facilities are maintained to high standard.

Bronze
You stay at centrally located hotels and motels. All properties are situated near amenities, shops, activities and coach stations/depots.

All Bronze, Silver, Gold accommodation includes
TV, fridge & telephone in room, ironing facilities and breakfast available. Deluxe/Superior also includes room service and a licenced restaurant.

• Coach transport
• 4 nights accommodation
• Transfers within journey
• Milford Sound Cruise including picnic lunch
• Skyline Gondola - Queenstown
• Views of Mount Cook National Park

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