customizing itineraries for the sophisticated traveler since 1954


Best of the South Island

 
Day 1: Christchurch
 
Meet & Greet at airport, transfer to Lodge upon arrival
Otahuna Lodge- Two nights including breakfast
 
Day 2: Christchurch
 
Full Day City Sightseeing with guide, including lunch
 
Day 3: Kaikoura - Blenheim
 
Transfer Kaikoura to Blenheim
Brookhurst B&B - Two nights including breakfast
 
Day 4: Blenheim
 
Afternoon Wine Tour
 
Day 5: Blenheim - Nelson
 
Transfer to Kaiteriteri 
Water taxi to Awaroa Lodge
Awaroa Lodge - Two nights including breakfast 
 
Day 6: Abel Tasman
 
Day at leisure
 
Day 7: Abel Tasman - Westport Region
 
Water taxi to Kaiteriteri Beach
Transfer to Westport region
Rough & Tumble Lodge- Two nights including dinner and breakfast 
 
Day 8: Westport Region
 
Charming Creek Walkway Experience including lunch
Pure Bliss Bush Bath
 
Day 9: Westport - Franz Josef
 
Transfer to Franz Josef
Scenic Spectacular helicopter flight with glacier landing 
Westwood Lodge - One night including breakfast
 
Day 10: Franz Josef - Queenstown
 
Transfer to Queenstown
Sofitel Hotel - Three nights including breakfast
 
Day 11: Queenstown
 
Bannockburn Private Wine Tour with guide, including lunch
 
Day 12: Queenstown
 
Full Day Milford Sound Fly/Cruise/Heli Trip including lunch
 
Day 13: Queenstown
 
Dart River Jetboat & Nomad 4x4 Safari
 
Day 14: Depart Queenstown
 
Transfer to Queenstown Airport 
 
 


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