Splendid South - SIC/CLS

DAY 1

Arrive Christchurch

On arrival, you will be met on arrival and privately transferred to your accommodation.

Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps.  This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.  Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 2

Christchurch - Tekapo - Mt Cook

Departing Christchurch, your passionate driver guide will bring your journey to life, sharing stories and rich background knowledge. Travel through the impressive Canterbury plains farmland to the quaint township of Geraldine. Continue through some impressive alpine passes to the famous blue lakes of Lake Tekapo, stopping at the very popular Church of the Good Shepherd, before heading on to a vast landscape of ice and rock that surround Aoraki Mt Cook.  Duration: approx. 6 hours.   Overnight: Mt Cook Region

PLEASE NOTE:  Tours to Mt Cook do not operate daily.  Depending on the dates of travel, an itinerary adjustment may be required.

DAY 3

Mt Cook - Queenstown

Depart Mt Cook Village framed by the dramatic backdrop of Aoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps travelling alongside Lake Pukaki, one of the bluest lakes you will ever see. Your small group guided transfer includes a stop at a local salmon farm and fresh fruit stall (seasonal) passing through the stunning Kawarau Gorge before arriving in Queenstown.  Duration:  approx. 4 hours.  Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 4

Queenstown

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.  Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 5

Queenstown - Milford - Queenstown

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.  Today's stunning journey past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to downtown Queenstown. Duration:  approx. 12 hours. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 6

Queenstown - Christchurch

Departing Queenstown, your passionate tour guide will bring your journey to life, sharing stories and rich background knowledge. Pass through the stunning Kawarau Gorge, fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell, following beautiful Lake Dunstan and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Travel the vast plains of the Mackenzie district alongside magnificent turquoise blue lake framed by Aoraki Mt Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps.  Make a short stop at Mt Cook Village before returning to Christchurch. Duration: approx. 13 hours.  Overnight:  Christchurch

DAY 7

Depart Christchurch

Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Christchurch Airport.