6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch

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Overview

Available languages

English

144 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience a six day independent coach tour of the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Mount Cook and Queenstown and across to the city of Dunedin, before returning to Christchurch. The excursion includes a nature cruise in both Milford Sounds and on the Dunedin harbour as well as guided tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula. this tour option includes 5 nights four star hotel accommodation ( 3 in Queenstown and 2 in Dunedin) as well as a full free day in Queenstown to explore on your own.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Please note that this tour is an independent tour and you may be traveling with a different driver/guide and group each day

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

The travel from Queenstown to Dunedin and from Dunedin to Christchurch is by Intercity Coach . this is a full size coach service, however, with limited or no commentary

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Guided Tour of Larnach Castle

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Wildlife Cruise on Dunedin Harbour

5-nights accommodation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Milford Sound Cruise

Live commentary on board

Dunedin Peninsula Sightseeing tour

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

What To Expect

Day 1

Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown

Accommodations

This evening will be the first of three nights staying in Queenstown at a 4 star hotel

1

Lake Tekapo

This morning you will depart Christchurch by road and travel south through the Canterbury Plains to Geraldine and then through the rolling hill country of South Canterbury and through Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepard.

30 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

Lake Pukaki

From Lake Teakpo you will travel across the Tekapo Basin via Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook

Admission Not Applicable
3

Aoraki/Mt. Cook

On arrival at the Hermitage Mount Cook you will have time to have a look around the village and get some lunch (optional extra). There will be time also to explore the visitors centre in the village.

1 hourAdmission Not Applicable
4

Lindis Pass

From Mount Cook continue through to Queenstown this afternoon by road, initially travelling through the Linda's Pass snow-covered for much of the winter months.

Admission Not Applicable
5

Cromwell

From the Lindas Pass the tour will then travel along the shores of Lake Dunstan to the township of Cromwell famous as an area for its fruit growing with numerous roadside stalls selling fresh fruit during the summer months

Admission Not Applicable
6

From Cromwell the tour continues through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand where you will send the next three nights

2.0 day(s)Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown

Accommodations

This your second night in Queenstown at a 4 star hotel

1

Lake Wakatipu

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road initially travelling along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau

Admission Not Applicable
2

Te Anau

Your first stop today is in the township of Te Anau nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau and your gateway to Foridland National Park

30 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
3

Te Anau Downs

From Te Anau travel through the Te Anau Downs and long the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to entering Foridland National Park

Admission Not Applicable
4

Homer Tunnel

Travelling through the national park with photoshops on route you will reach the Homer Tunnel, a three kilometre tunnel carved through the top of a mountain and your gateway to Milford Sound

Admission Not Applicable
5

Milford Sound

On arrival in Milford Sound you will join a two hour nature cruise on the sound with a picnic lunch provided.

3 hoursAdmission Not Applicable
6

Mitre Peak

On the cruise you will see some spectacular scenery including Mitre Peak and a host of marine and bird life, including New Fur Seals and little Blue Penguins

Admission Not Applicable
7

Lake Te Anau

This afternoon retrace your steps to Queenstown by road stopping on route in Te Anau on the shores of the lake which bears its name.

30 minutesAdmission Included
8

Queenstown

Returning to your Queenstown accommodation early evening

1.0 day(s)Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Queenstown - Free Day

Accommodations

This your final night in Queenstown in a four star Queenstown hotel

1

Skyline Queenstown

On this your free day in Queenstown enjoy on or more of the wonderful attractions the township has to offer, such as The Skyline Gondola, The Shotover Jet, TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak, A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.

2 hoursAdmission Not Included
Day 4

Queenstown - Dunedin

Accommodations

This the first of your two night stay in Dunedin City in a four star hotel

1

Cromwell

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road and travel via the the central Otago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Dunedin

Dunedin the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and known as the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights

1.0 day(s)Admission Not Applicable
3

Dunedin Railways

This afternoon you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this magnificent city and its heritage. The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.

2 hoursAdmission Not Applicable
Day 5

Dunedin and Otago Peninsula

Accommodations

This your second and last night in Dunedin in a four star hotel

1

Larnach Castle & Gardens

Today you will get to experience the history, natural scenic beauty and the native wildlife unique to this area. from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Included
2

Otago Peninsula

From Larnach Castle you will travel by road to Taiaroa Heads at the end of the peninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.

Admission Not Applicable
3

Taiaroa Head

Cruising around the Taiaroa Heads you are likely to view while enjoying this nature cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Included
4

Dunedin

You will return to Dunedin cruising up the length of the harbour to Dunedin City where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch

1

This the final day of your 7 day tour travels from Dunedin to Christchurch by road. You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.

30 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

Timaru

From Oamaru you will continue north to the township of Timaru where you will have another brief stop.

15 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
3

Christchurch

Early afternoon you will return to the city of Christchurch where your 7 day tour commenced. On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.

30 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

Options

Triple Share

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation
Pickup included

Twin Share

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in twin share accommodation
Pickup included

Single Room

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in a single room
Pickup included

From NZD 2195