Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You're free to explore Christchurch before a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions this evening.
Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. D

Day 2: Fox Glacier
Depart Christchurch for the scenic drive to Punakaiki. View the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. We visit Hokitika, home of the native greenstone (jade), for a factory visit and demonstration before continuing south along the rugged coastal road to Fox Glacier. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Mt. Cook (weather permitting).
Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier. B D

Day 3: Queenstown
Travel along the coastal road with the towering mountains on your left and the Tasman Sea on your right. Climb over the Haast Pass to view Thunder Creek Falls and travel through dramatic mountain and forest scenery. Pass Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. Journey through the Kawarau Gorge. Stop at Cromwell with its sensational stone fruit. Enjoy a visit to Arrowtown, a colourful township steeped in local history, before continuing to Queenstown for dinner with views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.
Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown, 2 nights. B D

Day 4: Queenstown 'Free Time'
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many scenic delights of Queenstown. Perhaps take an optional jet boat ride or try white water rafting. For the less adventurous there are garden and wine tours. This evening you have the opportunity to ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob's Peak for a delicious buffet dinner and stunning views of Queenstown. Experience a Kiwi Haka Maori Show as well! B

Day 5: Milford Sound
Travel along the Devil's Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau. You'll be awe-struck by great sights from Fiordland National Park - New Zealand's largest - to Milford Sound, one of the world's most amazing places, where you will cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. En route we'll drive through the hand made Homer Tunnel to the abundant photo opportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop's Lookout, Claudu Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Then we return to Te Anau. Tonight you have the option to see the Glow Worm Caves.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Te Anau. B D

Day 6: Te Anau - Dunedin
Cross the rich fertile country of South Otago enjoying farmland scenery. Later, continue north to Dunedin. You've got the afternoon to yourself - take a wildlife cruise, visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or ride on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway.
Hotel: Kingsgate Hotel, Dunedin. B D

Day 7: Dunedin - Mt. Cook
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin. Opportunity to visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only authentic castle. Marvel at the spherical boulders, believed to be 60 million years old, scattered along the beach at Moeraki. Travel through Oamaru, which is famous for its white stone buildings made of limestone. Follow the Waitaki River, passing hydro electric dams at Waitaki and Aviemore to Omarama.
Hotel: Heritage Gateway Hotel, Omarama. B D

Day 8: Mt. Cook - Christchurch
Travel past Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). This afternoon stop at Lake Tekapo and view the Church of the Good Shepherd and then continue over the colourful Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Hotel: Ibis, Christchurch. B

Day 9: Depart Christchurch
Today is yours, take your time exploring Christchurch - the Garden City - famous for its gardens and being the most English city outside of England. See Hagley Park and the Canterbury Museum - just make the most of it - it's your last chance to experience New Zealand before we transfer you to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight. B

TranzAlpine Train Option
Experience one of the world's top 6 train trips aboard the TranzAlpine from Christchurch. Additional cost AU$103 per person to Arthur's Pass or AU$143 per person to Greymouth.