7 Days: Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown

Tour Overview:
Welcome to Christchurch, also known as The Garden City. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, known for its natural history. Explore the Eglinton Valley and Milford Sound, where you enjoy a cruise on this world famous fjord. Depart for the extraordinarily beautiful Queenstown, where a plethora of adventure activities await you. Travel to Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook before returning to Christchurch.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

DAY 2 – CHRISTCHURCH / DUNEDIN

Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through the towns of Timaru and Oamaru to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, renowned for it’s natural history and Otago University. (B)

DAY 3 – DUNEDIN / TE ANAU

A free morning for optional activities before departing Dunedin to cross the Southland Plains, through the towns of Balclutha and Gore to arrive in Te Anau. Optional evening Glowworm Cave tour available. (B)

DAY 4 – TE ANAU / MILFORD SOUND / QUEENSTOWN

Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 5 – QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more.. (B)

DAY 6 – QUEENSTOWN / MT COOK / CHRISTCHURCH

Travel through the Central Otago region to Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook or ‘Aoraki’, the cloud piercer. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 7 – DEPART CHRISTCHURCH

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

* This tour is also available on self-drive basis