15 Day South Island Spectacular

Private Airport Transfer

Arrive in Queenstown, spectacularly set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath the Remarkables mountain range. A private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of town.

Spend the rest of the day settling in and enjoying the lakeside atmosphere, dining scene and alpine views.

Queenstown offers endless ways to spend the day, whether you prefer high-adrenaline thrills or a slower pace. Enjoy lakeside walks, scenic gondola rides, wine trails or heritage experiences such as the historic TSS Earnslaw.

Included experience:
Wilderness Jet Experience with Dart River Safaris
Travel deep into the braided rivers and valleys of Mount Aspiring National Park on an exhilarating jet boat journey surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery.

Collect Rental Car & Central Otago Wine Trail

Collect your rental car this morning and drive over the Crown Range, New Zealand’s highest sealed road, to the resort town of Wānaka. Enjoy spectacular mountain and lake views along the way.

Included experience:
Boutique Central Otago Wine Tour
Discover award-winning vineyards, sample cool-climate wines and explore the heritage charm of Old Cromwell Town.

Follow the shores of Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea before entering the wild landscapes of Haast Pass. Stop at the Blue Pools for a short forest walk, then continue through rainforest and waterfalls to the West Coast glacier region.

Arrive in Franz Josef Village, surrounded by lush forest and towering peaks.

Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight

Take to the skies for an unforgettable scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy a snow landing high in the Southern Alps and take in sweeping views of ice fields and rugged valleys.

The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore local walks and attractions.

Travel north through historic West Coast towns such as Ross and Hokitika, known for gold mining heritage and artisan crafts. Continue to Punakaiki, home to one of New Zealand’s most striking coastal landscapes.

Spend time exploring the Pancake Rocks and blowholes, where the Tasman Sea surges through dramatic limestone formations.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train

Return to Greymouth and drop off your rental car before boarding the famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train. This celebrated rail journey crosses Arthur’s Pass National Park, passing alpine rivers, deep gorges and snow-capped peaks.

On arrival in Christchurch, enjoy a shared transfer to your hotel.

Collect Rental Car & Explore

Collect your rental car and spend the day discovering Christchurch, a city blending heritage architecture with contemporary design. Highlights include the Botanic Gardens, Avon River punting and the rejuvenated city centre.

Suggested experience:
Christchurch Gondola – ride to the summit of the Port Hills for panoramic views over the city, harbour and Canterbury Plains.

Drive across the Canterbury Plains, stopping at Geraldine and Lake Tekapo before following Lake Pukaki’s turquoise shoreline to Mt Cook Village.

Included experience:
Glacier Explorers – cruise among icebergs on Tasman Glacier Lake beneath towering ice cliffs.

Optional evening dining showcases alpine cuisine with remarkable mountain views.

Travel through the Mackenzie Basin and Waitaki Valley to the historic city of Dunedin. Detours include Oamaru’s white stone buildings and the iconic Moeraki Boulders.

Arrive in Dunedin, renowned for its Scottish heritage and striking architecture.

Castle to Cruise & Penguin Experience

Explore the wildlife-rich Otago Peninsula on a full-day experience. Cruise around Taiaroa Head to see royal albatross, visit Larnach Castle, and encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins at a protected reserve.

Follow the southern coastline through The Catlins and Southland farmland, with optional stops at Nugget Point and Invercargill. Continue north to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park.

Suggested experience:
Te Anau Glowworm Caves – glide through underground caverns illuminated by thousands of glowworms.

Drive the breathtaking Milford Road, passing alpine lakes, valleys and waterfalls before reaching Milford Sound.

Included experience:
Milford Sound Nature Cruise (Lunch Included) – cruise beneath towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls while learning about the fiord’s geology and wildlife.

Return to Te Anau for the evening.

Return to Queenstown via rolling Southland countryside and the dramatic Devil’s Staircase above Lake Wakatipu.

Included experience:
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner – enjoy a lakeside cruise, gourmet dining and a high-country farm experience.

Enjoy final moments in Queenstown before returning your rental car at the airport. Farewell Aotearoa New Zealand with unforgettable memories of alpine peaks, wild coastlines and remarkable journeys.

Heoi anō – mā te wā.