7 Days / 6 Nights – South Island Explorer

Day 1: Arrival in Queenstown

Welcome: Private transfer from Queenstown Airport to your hotel.

Leisure: Relax and explore Queenstown at your own pace.

Accommodation: ★★★★

Evening: At leisure.

Day 2: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown

Explore: Scenic journey along Lake Wakatipu and through Te Anau, passing majestic mountains and the Homer Tunnel.

Activities:

• Milford Sound Cruise aboard a catamaran

• View Mitre Peak and stunning waterfalls like Stirling & Bowen

Evening: Return to Queenstown for a relaxed evening.

Day 3: Queenstown

Explore: Arrowtown or Glenorchy.

(Optional activities: adventure sports, wine tours, gondola ride.)

Day 4: Queenstown – Franz Josef

Journey: Travel through Kawarau Gorge and past Lake Dunstan towards Wanaka.

Highlights:

• Stop at Makarora

• Cross Southern Alps via Haast Pass

• Scenic views at Knights Point

• Pass Lakes Moeraki & Paringa en route to Franz Josef Glacier region

Evening: Overnight in Franz Josef.

Day 5: Franz Josef – Greymouth – Christchurch

Explore: Continue along West Coast via Hokitika to Greymouth.

Experience:

• Board the TranzAlpine Train for a spectacular journey through gorges, valleys, and plains to Christchurch

  
  
  
  

Day 6: Christchurch

Sightseeing Tour:

• International Antarctic Centre

• Botanic Gardens, Avon River, Canterbury Museum

• Mona Vale Gardens & Hagley Park

• Panoramic views from Port Hills

Evening: At leisure in Christchurch.

Day 7: Departure

Private transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

• 6 nights accommodation (Queenstown, Franz Josef, Christchurch)

• Daily breakfast

• Private airport transfers

• Milford Sound Cruise

• TranzAlpine Train journey (coach passengers)

• Christchurch sightseeing tour & Antarctic Centre

• Guided experiences as per itinerary

• Local destination support