| Ultimate South Island |
TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to reach Scottish influenced Dunedin, renowned for the local wildlife and Otago University. (B) DAY 3 - DUNEDIN - TE ANAU This morning is free for optional activities before departing Dunedin to cross the Southland Plains through the towns of Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau. This evening enjoy a guided glowworm caves tour. (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. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B) DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - WANAKA Depart from Queenstown this morning to enjoy the free afternoon in the smaller lakeside town of Wanaka. You might like to visit Puzzling World or The Big Picture for a wine tasting experience like no other! Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B) DAY 7 - WANAKA - GLACIER REGION Travel through Hawea to the Haast Pass, continuing up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges and native forests to arrive in the Glacier Region. (B) DAY 8 - GLACIER REGION A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B) DAY 9 - GLACIER REGION - GREYMOUTH - PUNAKAIKI Follow the rugged West Coast north through Greymouth to reach Punakaiki, home to the famous pancake rocks. (B) DAY 10 - PUNAKAIKI - NELSON Time at leisure to explore the West Coast before travelling through the rugged Buller Gorge and popular Nelson lakes district to arrive in Nelson. (B) DAY 11 - NELSON Today is free at leisure to relax and enjoy Nelson. You might like to visit the Abel Tasman National Park or take a local guided walking tour. Nelson is also famous for its art and artists, so here is your chance to explore their studios at your leisure (optional activities not included). (B) DAY 12 - NELSON - BLENHEIM Travel from Nelson to Blenheim this morning. This afternoon enjoy a half day winery tour with tastings included. (B) DAY 13 - BLENHEIM - KAIKOURA Continue south to Kaikoura this morning. The afternoon is at leisure – optional activities include scenic flights, walking tours and swimming with the dolphins (optional activities not included). (B) DAY 14 - KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH This morning enjoy a whale watch cruise before continuing to Christchurch this afternoon. (B) DAY 15 - DEPARTURE DAY Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation! (B)
* Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation For Seat In Coach Passengers: * Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle For Self Drive Passengers: * Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
* International or domestic airfares Self Drive: * Refundable rental insurance bond
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