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South Island Discoverer Wellington to Christchurch

This 16 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Christchurch.

Starting in the capital city of Wellington this tour begins with a cruise across the Cook Strait to the South Island. Explore Blenheim, Kaikoura and Christchurch before heading further south through Mt. Cook National Park to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Te Anau and Fiordland beckon including a cruise on Milford Sound before heading to the adventure capital of Queenstown. Westland National Park and the unique West Coast glaciers offer a chance to explore before you return to Christchurch via the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington airport to your accommodation (IST)

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

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the TranzAlpine Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington hotel to Interislander Ferry (IST)

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura

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Itinerary summary for: South Island Discoverer Wellington to Christchurch

Day 1: Arrive into Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 2: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. You'll Cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 3: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura

Day 4: Head south through the North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 5: You have a day to explore the evolving city of Christchurch or maybe take a day trip to Akaroa
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 6: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 7: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 8: Explore historic Dunedin or discover the wildlife of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 9: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 10: It's a spectacular journey to Milford Sound where you'll join a fantastic cruise on the fiord
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 11: Travel through rolling Southland countryside to Lake Wakatipu which will lead you to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 12: Enjoy one of the many activities on offer in Queenstown the 'Adventure Capital'
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 13: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 14: Explore Franz Josef and surrounds
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 16: Depart Christchurch today