5 Day South Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

5 Day South Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

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Embark on this 5 day tour offering a perfect blend of daily travel to majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, with optional handpicked activities and hotels. Finish at Christchurch.

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Highlights

Discover majority of top attractions in NZ’s South in relaxed style over 5 days
Visit Aoraki Mt Cook, Kaikōura or Akarao, Arthur's Pass, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown
Admire Te Anau Glowworm Caves & venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound
Enjoy optional handpicked activities & hotels, besides visiting top attractions
Leave behind the stress of planning numerous things and driving long distances

Description

Experience the beauty of the NZ South Island in a relaxed style with this carefully crafted itinerary. Avoid the hassle of planning various things and driving long distances on your own. Besides exploring many of NZ's top attractions, you may also opt for 8–9 renowned activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Day 1: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau Glowworm Caves - Te Anau Start this epic day with a pickup from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive to Milford Sound, capturing the stunning landscape along the way. Embark on a cruise to experience the fiord's beauty up close. Marvel at the cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. 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 - Queenstown - Queenstown Explore Enjoy a scenic drive from Te Anau to Queenstown. Visit Queenstown Gardens for tranquil views. Stroll through central Queenstown streets for its vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the adrenaline rush while doing thrill jet boating activity. Check-in to your hotel in Queenstown. Ride the Queenstown Gondola for stunning views, and enjoy luge rides. Day 3: Queenstown - Lindis Pass - Lake Pukaki - Aoraki Mount Cook (Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track) - Lake Tekapo 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 4: Lake Tekapo - Castle Hill - Arthur's Pass National Park - Otira Viaduct Lookout - TranzAlpine Train Experience - Christchurch Visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ and enjoy a walk along Lake Tekapo. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Castle Hill. 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. Day 5: Christchurch - Kaikōura or Akaroa - Christchurch Choose a full-day tour to either Kaikōura or Akaroa. In Kaikōura, enjoy stunning coastal views and rich marine life with guided kayaking or a whale-watching cruise. In Akaroa, take a 2-hour nature cruise to see rare Hector’s dolphins and visit an alpaca farm for cuddly encounters. Return to Christchurch. Our journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Christchurch.

Includes

Private transportation Guide-driver exclusively for your group WiFi on board Packaged water bottles Packaged snacks & chocolates Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear Optional 8-9 Entry Tickets: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa or Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise at Kaikōura, 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, Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau, Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown. If an activity is canceled by provider or unavailable, alternatives will be offered. Optional: Accommodation for 4 nights in 3.5 to 4.5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast based on availability and season