5 Day South Island NZ Tour from Dunedin to Christchurch

5 Day South Island NZ Tour from Dunedin to Christchurch

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5 day tour from Dunedin to visit Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki & Tekapo, Arthur's Pass, Castle Hill, and TranzAlpine Train. Finish at Christchurch.

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Highlights

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
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 South Island, NZ in a relaxed style with this carefully crafted itinerary. Avoid the hassle of planning various things and driving long distances on your own. Dive into exciting optional activities like a scenic Helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, Stargazing, Jet boating, Gondola ride, a cruise at Milford Sound, and a unique tour of the Te Anau Glowworm caves. Day 1: Dunedin – Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves Start your tour in delightful style! Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel or airport 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 – Queenstown Start with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Relax on the scenic transfer to Milford Sound with multiple scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, Falls Creek, Monkey Creek, Lake Gunn on the way. Venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound, which is surrounded by lush rainforests, rushing waterfalls, and towering peaks. Enjoy return scenic drive to Te Anau. Day 3: Queenstown Explore 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 (Hooker Valley 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 5: 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.

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 7 Entry Tickets: 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