6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown
6 stops
1
This morning you will depart Christchurch by road and travel south through the Canterbury Plains to Geraldine and then through the rolling hill country of South Canterbury and through Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepard.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
From Lake Teakpo you will travel across the Tekapo Basin via Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook
Admission ticket free
3
On arrival at the Hermitage Mount Cook you will have time to have a look around the village and get some lunch (optional extra). There will be time also to explore the visitors centre in the village.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
From Mount Cook continue through to Queenstown this afternoon by road, initially travelling through the Linda's Pass snow-covered for much of the winter months.
Admission ticket free
5
From the Lindas Pass the tour will then travel along the shores of Lake Dunstan to the township of Cromwell famous as an area for its fruit growing with numerous roadside stalls selling fresh fruit during the summer months
Admission ticket free
6
From Cromwell the tour continues through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand where you will send the next three nights
2 days • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown
8 stops
7
Lake Wakatipu
This morning you will depart Queenstown by road initially travelling along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
Admission ticket free
8
Te Anau
Your first stop today is in the township of Te Anau nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau and your gateway to Foridland National Park
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
From Te Anau travel through the Te Anau Downs and long the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to entering Foridland National Park
Admission ticket free
10
Homer Tunnel
Travelling through the national park with photoshops on route you will reach the Homer Tunnel, a three kilometre tunnel carved through the top of a mountain and your gateway to Milford Sound
Admission ticket free
11
Milford Sound
On arrival in Milford Sound you will join a two hour nature cruise on the sound with a picnic lunch provided.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Mitre Peak
On the cruise you will see some spectacular scenery including Mitre Peak and a host of marine and bird life, including New Fur Seals and little Blue Penguins
Admission ticket free
13
Lake Te Anau
This afternoon retrace your steps to Queenstown by road stopping on route in Te Anau on the shores of the lake which bears its name.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Queenstown
Returning to your Queenstown accommodation early evening
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Queenstown - Free Day
1 stop
15
On this your free day in Queenstown enjoy on or more of the wonderful attractions the township has to offer, such as The Skyline Gondola, The Shotover Jet, TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak, A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Queenstown - Dunedin
3 stops
16
This morning you will depart Queenstown by road and travel via the the central Otago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.
Admission ticket free
17
Dunedin the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and known as the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights
1 day • Admission ticket free
18
This afternoon you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this magnificent city and its heritage. The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Dunedin and Otago Peninsula
4 stops
19
Today you will get to experience the history, natural scenic beauty and the native wildlife unique to this area. from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
From Larnach Castle you will travel by road to Taiaroa Heads at the end of the peninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.
Admission ticket free
21
Cruising around the Taiaroa Heads you are likely to view while enjoying this nature cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
You will return to Dunedin cruising up the length of the harbour to Dunedin City where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch
3 stops
23
This the final day of your 7 day tour travels from Dunedin to Christchurch by road. You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
From Oamaru you will continue north to the township of Timaru where you will have another brief stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Early afternoon you will return to the city of Christchurch where your 7 day tour commenced. On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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