A Taste of the South

Short on time, but want a comprehensive tour of the South Island’s scenic splendour, then this is a great round trip option from Christchurch. Visit Aoraki Mount Cook National Park with its skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star-studded sky. Discover Dunedin’s well preserved architecture and abundant wildlife as you tour the Otago Peninsula. Marvel at alpine scenery in the Fiordland National Park and cruise the crystal waters of Milford Sound. Learn about New Zealand’s gold rush as you visit historic towns and admire the ever changing scenery from rainforests to rivers, snow-capped peaks to coastal beaches. And you’ll enjoy wildlife encounters along the way keeping an eye for albatross, fur seals, dolphins, penguins, sea lions and a variety of native birds including the national bird, the Kiwi. This itinerary covers a lot of miles, but interspersed with plenty of 2 night stops and showcases some of New Zealand’s finest scenery and off the beaten track gems.