South Island Discovery

New Zealand · Escorted Coach Tour

South Island Discovery

Christchurch · Lake Tekapo · Franz Josef · Queenstown · Milford Sound

From A$3,690 · 9 days / 8 nights

Typical duration
9 days / 8 nights
From
A$3,690
Style
Escorted Coach Tour
Departures
Fortnightly departures, Sep 2026 – Apr 2027
Tour code
SDC-NZ-09

Christchurch to Queenstown through Lake Tekapo, the glaciers and Milford Sound — the classic South Island loop at a relaxed pace.

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What's included

  • 8 nights quality hotels with breakfast
  • Milford Sound scenic cruise
  • TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise
  • Lake Tekapo stargazing experience
  • Luxury touring coach and driver-guide
  • All national park fees

Not included

  • Flights to and from New Zealand
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional glacier helicopter flights
  • Meals not listed

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Auckland

City arrival, Sky Tower and a Waitemata Harbour dinner cruise.

Day 2

Rotorua

Te Puia geysers, Wai-O-Tapu and a hangi feast with cultural performance.

Day 3

Christchurch

Fly south, Botanic Gardens and punting on the Avon.

Day 4

Lake Tekapo

Church of the Good Shepherd and evening stargazing.

Day 5

Queenstown

Gondola, TSS Earnslaw steamship and free time in town.

Day 6

Milford Sound

Full-day scenic drive and fiord cruise, returning to Queenstown.

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South Island Discovery · SDC-NZ-09

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Sydney, Australia