New Zealand's Southern Drift

Christchurch Return

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Travel Period

2026

2027

2028

Scenic 9-day small group adventure of the South Island from Wellington to Christchurch featuring an overnight cruise in Milford Sound and authentic local connections.

Team Info

Experienced Driver Guide & local Guides

Travel

Accommodation

8 nights

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Itinerary

Explore New Zealand's stunning South Island on a small group tour. Embark on an unforgettable overnight cruise in majestic Milford Sound and explore adventurous Queenstown. Enjoy overnight stays surrounded by breathtaking mountains and lakes. From the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Ohau to the wild West Coast, this compact tour of the best of the South Island is a breathtaking journey of epic proportions.

CODE:

LSCC

Trip Details

Included Highlights

• Cruise overnight on breathtaking Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
• Kayak or travel by tender boat along Milford Sound/Piopiotahi’s shoreline
• View the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
• Join Pavolva Queen Angie at her Lake Tekapo home
• Discover Christchurch on a city sights tour
• Explore Highlands Motorsport Park Museum Cromwell, home to rare, exclusive, and expensive vehicles
• Visit historic Arrowtown
• Enjoy lunch at world-famous Fergburger in Queenstown
• Travel through spectacular Fiordland National Park
• See Franz Josef Glacier from a panoramic viewpoint
• Travel over the Haast Pass and through iconic landscapes

Fitness Requirements

Medium level of fitness required.

Flight Information

Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Christchurch Airport
Day 9: Flights to depart anytime from Christchurch Airport

Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request.

Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Warm layers
Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Water bottle
Camera

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