10-Day South Island Luxury Experience
The Journey
Discover the best of New Zealand’s South Island on this unforgettable 10-day luxury experience featuring breathtaking alpine landscapes, turquoise lakes, charming towns, scenic coastal drives, wildlife encounters, and iconic destinations.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and enjoy a relaxed introduction to New Zealand’s Garden City.
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Riverside Market
- Cathedral Square
- Avon River precinct
- Overnight in Christchurch.
Akaroa Day Experience
Travel through the scenic Banks Peninsula to the charming French-inspired town of Akaroa.
- Scenic harbour views
- Boutique cafés
- Dolphin cruise (optional)
- Coastal landscapes
- Return to Christchurch.
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Journey through the Canterbury Plains and Mackenzie Country.
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Tekapo lakefront
- Astro Café
- Optional stargazing experience
- Overnight in Lake Tekapo.
Lake Tekapo to Mount Cook & Wanaka
Continue toward Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park before travelling to Wanaka.
- Lake Pukaki
- Mount Cook Village
- Tasman Glacier viewpoints
- Scenic alpine drives
- Overnight in Wanaka.
Wanaka & Arrowtown to Queenstown
Enjoy the relaxed beauty of Wanaka before travelling through historic Arrowtown to Queenstown.
- Wanaka lakefront
- Arrowtown village
- Boutique shopping
- Queenstown scenic arrival
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Queenstown Leisure Day
Relax and enjoy Queenstown at your own pace.
- Optional activities:
- Skyline Gondola
- Jet boating
- Wine tours
- Shopping & cafés
- Overnight in Queenstown.
Milford Sound Experience
Experience one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
- Fiordland National Park
- Mirror Lakes
- Homer Tunnel
- Milford Sound Cruise (optional)
- Return to Queenstown.
Glenorchy Scenic Experience
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Glenorchy and Paradise Valley.
- Scenic lakeside drive
- Paradise Valley
- Mountain landscapes
- Photography stops
- Return to Queenstown.
Queenstown to Kaikōura
Travel north through spectacular South Island scenery toward Kaikōura.
- Coastal landscapes
- Seal colony
- Whale watching options
- Ocean & mountain scenery
- Overnight in Kaikōura.
Kaikōura to Christchurch / Departure
Relax on the scenic coastal drive back to Christchurch with optional stops along the way. Tour concludes with airport or accommodation drop-off.
Inclusions & Logistics
What is Included
- Professional Driver & Guide
- Luxury Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Complimentary Bottle Water & Light Snacks
- Scenic Stops Throughout the Journey
- Accommodation Pickup & Drop-off
- Small Group Luxury Experience
What is Excluded
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Entry Tickets & Optional Activities
- Personal Expenses