DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, 'The Garden City', you
will be met by our local representative and
privately transferred to your hotel.
DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach
Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local
wildlife and Otago University. (B)
DAY 3 - DUNEDIN
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin
city. You may wish to take an optional tour to Otago
Peninsula this afternoon to visit Larnach Castle, or
the resident penguin or albatross colonies. Optional
tours not included. (B)
DAY 4 - DUNEDIN - TE ANAU
This morning is free for optional activities
before departing Dunedin to cross the Southland
Plains through the towns of Balclutha and Gore to Te
Anau. This evening enjoy a guided glowworm caves
tour. (B)
DAY 5 - TE ANAU - MILFORD SOUND - QUEENSTOWN
Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the
breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford
Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord,
dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen
Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)
DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional
attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy
jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola
rides and much more. Optional activities not
included in the tour price. (B)
DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN - WANAKA
Depart from Queenstown this morning to enjoy the
free afternoon in the smaller lakeside town of
Wanaka. You might like to visit Puzzling World or
The Big Picture for a wine tasting experience like
no other! Optional activities not included in the
tour price. (B)
DAY 8 - WANAKA - GLACIER REGION
Travel through Hawea to the Haast Pass,
continuing up the West Coast past spectacular
mountain ranges and native forests to arrive in the
Glacier Region. (B)
DAY 9 - GLACIER REGION
A full day at leisure to explore this
magnificent glacier region. Optional activities
include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the
glaciers. Optional activities not included in the
tour price. (B)
DAY 10 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - PUNAKAIKI
Follow the rugged West Coast north through
Greymouth to reach Punakaiki, home to the famous
pancake rocks. (B)
DAY 11 - PUNAKAIKI - NELSON
Time at leisure to explore the West Coast before
travelling through the rugged Buller Gorge and
popular Nelson lakes district to arrive in Nelson.
(B)
DAY 12 - NELSON
Today is free at leisure to relax and enjoy
Nelson. You might like to visit the Abel Tasman
National Park or take a local guided walking tour.
Nelson is also famous for its art and artists, so
here is your chance to explore their studios at your
leisure (optional activities not included). (B)
DAY 13 - NELSON - BLENHEIM
Travel from Nelson to Blenheim this morning.
This afternoon enjoy a half day winery tour with
tastings included. (B)
DAY 14 - BLENHEIM - KAIKOURA
Continue south to Kaikoura this morning. The
afternoon is at leisure - optional activities
include scenic flights, walking tours and swimming
with the dolphins (optional activities not
included). (B)
DAY 15 - KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
This morning enjoy a whale watch cruise before
continuing to Christchurch this afternoon. (B)
DAY 16 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a
departure transfer for your return flight. We trust
you enjoyed your South Island Vacation! (B)
