6D5N SOUTH ISLAND TOUR PLUS MILFORD SOUNDS

Day 1: Arrival Christchurch

Arrive at Christchurch International airport and shuttle bus transfer to your hotel. The rest of today is free on your own.

Day 2: Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown

Departing from Christchurch and travel over the Canterbury plains via Ashburton then journey across the scenic tussock plains of Mackenzie Country to Lake Tekapo. Here you get to view the Church of Good Shepherd against magnificent alpine scenery. When arrive at Mount Cook National Park, if time and weather permit, we suggest a scenic flight (own expense) over some of New Zealand's finest alpine scenery. After departing from Mount Cook National Park, travel pass Cromwell and through the rocky Kawarau Gorge to the picturesque holiday resort of Queenstown at the side of beautiful Lake Wakatipu.

DAY 3: Queenstown - Milford Sound – Queenstown

Early morning departure for a spectacular journey to Milford Sound. View the Mirror Lakes and continue to Eglinton Valley and through the Homer Tunnel into the Cleddau Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Milford Sound cruise, which is an unforgettable experience exploring the wonders of this majestic fiord. Return back to Queenstown.

DAY 4: Queenstown 

Today is your free day! Choose one of the many optional activities available to you. For example going for the exciting jet boating, bungy jumping, relaxing garden tours, lake cruises, or helicopter rides over the surrounding mountains.

DAY 5: Queenstown - Christchurch

Today travel back through the Central Otago region onto Twizel then continue north following the shores of lake Pukaki before traveling across the Canterbury Plains to arrive at Christchurch.

DAY 6: Christchurch / Overseas

Transfer to Christchurch International Airport by shuttle bus for your flight bound for home, taking with you unforgettable and pleasant memories of wonderful New Zealand.