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 - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before
arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue south to the small
town of Twizel before traveling through the historic
Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the
'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 3 - 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 4: QUEENSTOWN - DOUBTFUL SOUND - TE ANAU
Experience the peacefulness and tranquility of
Doubtful Sound by coach with 2 boat cruises
included, on Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound. This
area is not visited as much as Milford Sound and is
therefore a truly natural piece of paradise! (B)
DAY 5 - TE ANAU - INVERCARGILL - STEWART ISLAND
Depart Te Anau this morning and travel through the
town of Gore to reach Invercargill, New Zealand's
southernmost city. You will be transferred to Bluff
to collect the Stewart Island ferry. On arrival in
Oban on Stewart Island, you will enjoy a guided tour
of the island followed by a cruise around Half Moon
Bay aboard a semi-submersible boat. (B)
DAY 6 - STEWART ISLAND - INVERCARGILL
Today is at your leisure on Stewart Island until
check in for your return flight. There are many
optional wildlife cruises and walks in this
untouched natural area that you may wish to take
(optional activities not included). On arrival in
Invercargill you will be transferred to your
accommodation. (B)
DAY 7 - INVERCARGILL - DUNEDIN
Depart Invercargill and head along the Catlins
coast, past sweeping beaches and towering cliffs to
the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. Enjoy an
afternoon sightseeing tour of Dunedin. (B)
DAY 8 - DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Depart Dunedin and travel north to the Garden City
of Christchurch. This afternoon is at your leisure
in Christchurch. (B)
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE CHRISTCHURCH
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure
transfer. We trust you enjoyed your South Island
Vacation! (B)