East coast cities – Christchurch and Dunedin – have quaint architectural gems amid their naturally beautiful surroundings. Adrenalin and adventure Food, wine and nature lovers find slices of heaven all over these parts but whatever you fancy, be sure to include Fiordland on your itinerary.
It is located at the South Island’s southern tip and is both aesthetically and environmentally remarkable. We offer custom-designed, multi-day and day tours to help you see the South Island at its best. You can either have a tour designed by us or book one of our tours.
[newline]There is also the opportunity to visit some fantastic scenic look out spots around Coronet Peak. This scenic 9-day route will provide a wonderful introduction into the natural wonders of South Island. Visit its two largest cities of Christchurch and Dunedin, Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park and Milford Sound. Then Queenstown’s excitement and adventure before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. Take the famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch and cross the Southern Alps. A private tour offers true flexibility for your trip to New Zealand and gives you the security of an expert guiding you all the way.
As you walk down its tree-lined avenues and have a look at the 19th-century wooden buildings, you’ll feel as if you’re in a movie set of the Old West. You’ll then travel to Cromwell on the shores of Lake Dunstan for a visit to a local orchard. Take to an ancient greenstone trail, cross Haast Pass, and bid farewell to the alpine scenery of the Southern Lakes as you meet the rainforests of the West Coast for the first time. Here in the “wild west,” you’ll be greeted by the dramatic drop of Thunder Creek Falls and the staggering sight of Mt. Hooker, flanked on three sides by expansive glaciers.
The top of the South Island brings the calm aqua waters of Abel Tasman National Park and the Marlborough Sounds before you return to the Pacific Ocean. This excellent itinerary for independent touring allows you to spend 5 days exploring New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise through Milford Sound, visit Mt. Cook National Park, explore the West Coast glaciers, and travel on the TranzAlpine scenic train. A day of epic natural landscapes and cute colonial towns await on our journey to Scottish inspired Dunedin making your first stop along the Waitaki River at the Waitaki Hydro Power Scheme and Benmore Dam.
A deposit payment is needed to book with the balance payment due before you travel. We make sure everything is booked correctly, we make sure all your timings work and upload your itinerary to our custom APP so that you have lots of information and features while you travel. While you are here we also provide in country support and help if you need it.