Travel from Christchurch to Dunedin and Queenstown to explore New Zealand’s Southern gems. Start in Dunedin with its Victorian architecture and vibrant history, then continue to Queenstown, the adventure capital, for thrilling experiences like jet boating and scenic gondola rides. A Milford Sound day trip provides stunning fjord views, while a return journey through Mt. Cook National Park offers close encounters with New Zealand’s tallest peaks and pristine lakes, ending back in Christchurch. This itinerary balances adventure with relaxation amid stunning landscapes and cultural sites.
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Meet and greet on arrival and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Join Intercity coach service for journey across the Canterbury Plains to Ashburton. Then follow the coastal road to the port city of Timaru. Continue southward to historic Oamaru with its impressive stone buildings.
Arrive into the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin approximately 2pm.
(Note: This coach service does not include commentaries)
Rest of the day free at leisure for you to explore Dunedin on your own.
In the morning, join a sightseeing tour to explore Dunedin City, including a walk-through New Zealand’s oldest University, see Baldwin Street the World’s steepest street, visit spectacular lookouts and gardens, take in stunning architecture and local history, also discover Dunedin’s unique place in NZ.
In the afternoon, join the Intercity coach service from Dunedin to Queenstown.
(Note: This coach service does not include commentaries)
Arrive Queenstown in the evening.
Enjoy a free day in Queenstown. Apart from the beautiful scenery surrounding the resort, this is also the capital of adventure tourism.
Why not try thrilling jetboating or heart-stopping bungy jump? A gondola rides up Bob’s Peak for panoramic view couple with a luge ride is recommended. Or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.
Today enjoy a day excursion by Real Journeys coach to Milford Sound.
Follow Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden and then onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter Fiordland National Park along Eglington Valley and travel through Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sounds. This is reputed as the prettiest drive in the country with amazing mountain scenery all the way. Enjoy the cruise on the spectacular world-famous fiords dominated by Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls (Obento Lunch included). Retrace the journey back to Queenstown in the evening.
Pick up by Great Sights coach and travel through the Central Otago region and on to Twizel. Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook National Park Village. Set at the foothill of the Southern Alps, you have a close-up view of Mt Cook – New Zealand’s highest mountain. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive Christchurch in the evening.
Pick-up and transfer to the airport by shuttle service. END OF SERVICE.