Southern Discovery

4 Days/ 3 Nights from $909 (Tour Code : T24)

A quick 4 day trip round the southern highlights - includes Milford Sound Cruise, Queenstown and Mt Cook

Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin - Te Anau
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin – "the Edinburgh of the South". Continue across the rolling hill country of South Otago and Southland. After the farming community of Gore, head across the Waimea plains towards Fiordland. Overnight in Te Anau.
Please note, no commentary is provided on this journey

Day 2: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Pass through pristine beech forests and the Homer Tunnel to view the majesty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls aboard a cruise on the Sound. Climb out of Milford Sound back to Te Anau, then turn north, following the dramatic southern shores of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Stay 2 nights in Queenstown.

Day 3: At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous Alpine resort – we have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour. There are dozens of optional activities from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris and bungy jumping. This evening enjoy the Kiwi Haka Cultural show.

Day 4: Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch
Through the Kawarau Gorge with it’s historic gold mines, then past the stone fruit growing area of Cromwell to the Lindis Pass. Cross the spectacular Mackenzie Country bounded by the Southern Alps to the glacial lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park. Optional lunch at the Hermitage or perhaps a ski plane flight. Continue north through Burkes Pass, Fairlie and Geraldine to Christchurch once more.

Tour Inclusions:

*All tours are flexible. Extra nights and pre and post tour accommodation available.