The Essential South Island

Discover the South Island’s wonders, starting in vibrant Christchurch before heading to Aoraki/Mt Cook for a glacial adventure. Explore Queenstown and cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, then journey to the awe-inspiring Doubtful Sound. Visit the breathtaking Franz Josef Glacier and conclude your trip with the iconic TranzAlpine scenic train back to Christchurch.

Starts in: Christchurch
Finishes in: Christchurch
Length: 9days / 8nights
Accommodation: Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Can be customised: Yes

This itinerary can be customised to suit you perfectly. We can add more days, remove days, change accommodations, mix it up, add activities to suit your interests or simply design and create something from scratch. Call us today FREEPHONE: +1 888 311 8845 or EMAIL: [email protected] - to get your custom New Zealand itinerary underway.

Inclusions

  • Mobile phone Travel App - 24/7 live updates
  • Suitable preferred accommodations pre-booked
  • Personal - Airport meet & greet service on arrival
  • Private transfer to your first night’s accommodation
  • Suitable rental vehicle late model (automatic transmission)
  • Self-drive fully inclusive motor vehicle rental insurance - two drivers 
  • Self-drive unlimited miles/kms. GPS navigation, additional driver  
  • Access 24/7 owner Geoff’s personal mobile phone +64 21-177-9526
  • 24/7 Freephone helpline support while visiting – Australia/New Zealand
  • Maps, guidebooks, brochures, dining guidebook, and everything you’ll ever need
  • G.S.T. New Zealand Government Goods & Services Tax 15% (Inland Revenue Dept.)
  • All our Customised itineraries created New Zealand Tourism Qualmark Gold standard

Prices for this itinerary start at NZD $5,764.00 pp *

Included activities

Included activities
  • Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App
  • Glacier Explorers
  • TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
  • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown with RealNZ
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
  • Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with ChristchurchTouring Company
  • Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation
  • The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre Museum and Theatre Explorer Pass withHermitage
  • Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown
  • Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides
  • Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBDAccommodation with Christchurch TouringCompany. 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner
  • Explore Real New Zealand.
  • Discover spectacular Glenafric farm overlooking the beautiful South Pacific Ocean with 3,000 sheep!
  • Queenstown, iconic a “must see” beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Walter Peak Station, The Remarkables

Prices for this itinerary start at NZD $5,764.00 pp *