Southern Coast to Coast Tour

This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

A fabulous exploration of New Zealand's lower South Island, take in all that makes this region such a spectacular vacation destination. Depart Christchurch and head towards the Southern Alps and the infamous Aoraki - Mt Cook National Park. Follow the Waitai Hydro System back to the ocean as you go to Dunedin and the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Cross through the farms of Southland as you head to Te Anau and Fiordland National Park where you will embark on the epic adventure that is the Fiordland Navigator, and overnight cruise through the ancient fiords of Doubtful Sound. Next up is the Adventure Capital Queenstown before making your way through Wanaka to the West Coast Glaciers and finding yourself back where you started in the Garden City - Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Half Day Gibbston Wine Tour with Black NZ

Included activity: One Hour Private Tub with Waiho Hot Tubs

Included activity: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Included activity: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

Included activity: Big Sky Stargazing

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Included activity: Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Fiordland Navigator Overnight Cruise

Included activity: Gondola and Premium Buffet Dinner Experience with Skyline Queenstown

13 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Southern Coast to Coast Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch and enjoy the day at leisure
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Head over the Port Hills to the French harbour town of Akaroa
Accommodation: Beaufort House Akaroa

Day 3: Relax in beautiful Akaroa and enjoy nature cruise
Accommodation: Beaufort House Akaroa

Day 4: Cross the Canterbury Plains and make your way to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 5: Follow the Waitaki Hydro System to the coast and onto Dunedin's Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 6: Relax or explore the peninsula's unique scenery and wildlife
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 7: Journey through the farms of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 8: Today embark on a true highlight - an overnight adventure aboard the Fiordland Navigator
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 9: Return from Doubtful Sound then climb the Devils Staircase to Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 10: A full day to explore or relax in the alpine wonderland of Queenstown
Accommodation: Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Day 11: A great drive along the lakes of Wanaka and Hawea to the lush West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 12: A full day to explore Glacier Country
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 13: Head to Greymouth then board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train to cross the Southern Alps and back to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 14: Depart Christchurch today