On arrival in Christchurch, you’ll be met and privately transferred to your hotel.

Hotel check in time 1400pm. Free at own own leisure.

Christchurch city promises an eclectic mix of historic elegance and contemporary culture. As the gateway to the South Island, it's a must on any itinerary. The city has bounced back after the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 with innovative new attractions, as well as some old favourites. Visit the Re Start container mall, the transitional Cardboard Cathedral, and some of the many pop up restaurants and bars. Contemporary art galleries, boutique shops and open-air markets add to Christchurch’s creative vibe.

Optional/Add on Activities: Christchurch Tram Dinner | Punting on the Avon River

Departing Christchurch, your passionate driver guide will bring your journey to life, sharing stories and rich background knowledge.

Travel through the impressive Canterbury plains farmland to the quaint township of Geraldine. Continue through some impressive alpine passes to the famous blue lakes of Lake Tekapo, stopping at the very popular Church of the Good Shepherd, before heading on to a vast landscape of ice and rock that surround Aoraki Mt Cook. Duration: approx. 6 hours. 

Depart Mt Cook Village framed by the dramatic backdrop of Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps travelling alongside Lake Pukaki, one of the bluest lakes you will ever see.

Your small group guided transfer includes a stop at a local salmon farm and fresh fruit stall (seasonal) passing through the stunning Kawarau Gorge before arriving in Queenstown.
Duration:  approx. 4 hours. 

Optional/Add on Activities: Gondola Ride

A free day to explore Queenstown.

The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and fantastically scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind of adventure; but Queenstown is just as well known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich at the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuing gold rush town was named Queenstown because '...it was fit for Queen Victoria'.

Optional/Add on Activities: Shotover Jetboat Ride | Dart River Wilderness Jet | Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion | Skippers Canyon Scenic Jet Boat Tour.

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

Today's stunning tour takes you past mirror lakes and waterfalls into Milford Sound, carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. On arrival, board your vessel for a cruise of the fiord surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs that plunge into the sea. Feel the refreshing spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces before returning to shore. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your coach return to Queenstown. Duration:  approx. 12 hours. 

Useful info: Milford Road stops including Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Monkey Creek and the Chasm are dependent on weather and road conditions.

Departing Queenstown, your passionate tour guide will bring your journey to life, sharing stories and rich background knowledge. Pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell, following beautiful Lake Dunstan and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district alongside magnificent turquoise blue lake framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps. Make a short stop at Mt Cook Village before returning to Christchurch. Duration: approx. 5 hours. 

Optional/Add on Activities: Christchurch Tram Dinner

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. Hotel check out time 1000am.

Optional/Add on Activities: Antartic Centre