5 Day South Island NZ Tour from Dunedin to Christchurch

A mountainous landscape with a clear sky, a dirt path, and rocky terrain. 1

A mountainous landscape with rocky outcrops and a grassy foreground. 2

By Waimate Journeys

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Overview

Discover many of the top attractions in NZ’s South in relaxed style over 5 days
Visit Aoraki Mount Cook, Akarao, Arthur's Pass, Lake Tekapo & Pukaki, Queenstown
Explore Te Anau Glowworm Caves, then visit Milford or Doubtful Sound another day
Enjoy optional handpicked activities & hotels, besides visiting top attractions
Leave behind the stress of planning numerous things and driving long distances

Activity location

- Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Queenstown
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Dates

Travellers

Without Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

5d
English

Apart from described inclusions, this option excludes following:

Entry tickets for mentioned 7 activities. Travellers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
Accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

฿92,367.04 x 2 Adults฿184,734.08

Total

Until Sun, 25 Oct

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Without Accommodation

5d
English

Apart from described inclusions, this option also includes Entry Tickets for mentioned 7 activities. And excludes accommodation. Traveller(s) must book their own hotels.

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

฿122,193.89 x 2 Adults฿244,387.78

Total

Until Sun, 25 Oct

With Entry Tickets for Activities & Accommodation

5d
English

Besides described inclusions, this option also includes following:

Entry tickets for mentioned 7 activities.
4 to 5-star hotel for 4 nights with breakfast based on availability & season.

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

฿154,907.22 x 2 Adults฿309,814.44

Total

Until Sun, 25 Oct

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What's included, what's not

Private transport
Guide-driver exclusively for your group
WiFi on board
Packaged water bottles
Packaged snacks & chocolates
Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
Optional ("With Tickets" Option): Entry tickets for 7 activities i.e., TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch, Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo, Helicopter ride Ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau, Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown. If any activity included in 'With Tickets' option is cancelled by 3rd party activity provider operating that activity, or becomes unavailable, a guaranteed refund for full affected booking or a suitable alternative will be offered, as preferred by the customer.
Optional ("With Accommodation" Option): Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season
Meals and Drinks (except 4 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
Travel Insurance
Anything not described in the inclusions

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience the beauty of the South Island, NZ in a relaxed style. Besides exploring many of the must-visit attractions, you may also opt for 7 renowned activities, ensuring a diverse experience.

Day 1: Dunedin – Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Start your tour in delightful style! Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup in Dunedin. Enjoy a scenic drive to Te Anau, often regarded as the gateway to Fiordland National Park. Check-in to your hotel in Te Anau and refresh. At evening, embark on Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms.

Day 2: Te Anau – Milford Sound Cruise or Doubtful Sound Cruise – Queenstown

Start with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Choose between a journey to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, both set in the heart of Fiordland National Park. On the Milford route, enjoy scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, and Monkey Creek before cruising past towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. For Doubtful Sound, cruise across Lake Manapouri, travel over Wilmot Pass, and venture into a vast, untouched fiord surrounded by dramatic cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and rich wildlife. Enjoy return scenic drive to Queenstown.

Day 3: Queenstown Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Wharf, Jet Boating & Skyline Gondola with Luge Rides)

Get picked from your hotel. Visit Queenstown Gardens for a tranquil retreat. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Relax by Lake Wakatipu before thrill jet boating activity. Ride Gondola for stunning views. Explore the area and enjoy luge rides. Watch the sunset before returning to your hotel.

Day 4: Queenstown – Lindis Pass – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook-Scenic Helicopter Ride – Lake Tekapo-Stargazing in Dark Sky Reserve

Pass through Lindis Pass on your way to Mount Cook. Marvel at Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire Aoraki Mount Cook, the highest mountain in the country, where you can hike the Hooker Valley and/or the Tasman Glacier Walks. Look for the kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Take a scenic helicopter ride above the valleys of Mt Cook National Park. Check into your hotel at Lake Tekapo and recharge before stargazing in one of the biggest Dark Sky Reserves in the world.

Day 5: Lake Tekapo – Castle Hill – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Otira Viaduct – TranzAlpine Scenic Train – Christchurch

Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ and enjoy a walk along Lake Tekapo. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations. Explore Arthur's Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil's Punchbowl or the Arthur's Pass Walking Track. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Arthur's Pass and admire the scenic views. Disembark at Christchurch Railway Station, where you will be picked up, and transferred to your preferred location in Christchurch.