Best of the South Island
Best of the South Island
18 nights from £3,999
Journey the length of New Zealand's dramatic South Island on this epic self-drive adventure. Begin in Christchurch before whale watching off Kaikoura, sipping Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough and exploring the golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park. Marvel at Franz Josef Glacier and soak up the lakeside beauty of Wanaka before hitting vibrant Queenstown. Cruise fiord-carved Milford Sound from Te Anau, spot yellow-eyed penguins near Dunedin and finish among the majestic peaks of Mount Cook. Glaciers, fiords, wine and wildlife - the South Island's very best, end to end.
Itinerary
Day 1-2 Arrival
Day 3-4 Christchurch
Day 5 Kaikoura
Day 6 Blenheim
Day 7 Nelson
Day 8 Greymouth
Day 9-10 Franz Josef
Day 11 Wanaka
Day 12-13 Queenstown
Day 14-15 Te Anau
Day 16-17 Invercargill
Day 18 Dunedin
Day 19 Mount Cook
Day 20 Christchurch
Day 21 Departure
Departures
Daily.
Meals
Room only. Continental breakfast at Invercargill.
Accommodation
4* Crowne Plaza Christchurch; 4* The White Morph, Kaikoura; 4* Vinters Retreat, Blenheim; 3*PLUS Saxton Lodge, Nelson; 3*PLUS Copthorne Hotel Greymouth; 3*PLUS Glenfern Villas, Franz Josef; 4* Edgewater, Wanaka; 4* Crowne Plaza Queenstown; 4* Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas; 4*BOUTIQUE The Lodge at Transport World, Invercargill; 4*PLUS Distinction Dunedin; 4* Hermitage, Mount Cook.
Tour Price
The price shown is based on the best value travel dates in low season and includes international flights, accommodation as shown, whale watching from Kaikoura on day 5, Milford Sound tour from Te Anau on day 15 and 19 days compact all inclusive car hire.
Notes
This tour is also available by motorhome from £2789 per person which includes return international flights, one pre-night at Rydges Latimer Christchurch, whale watching and Milford Sound tours as above, and an Apollo Euro Tourer motorhome with value pack for 18 days.
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