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A white heron stands on a small island in the still, reflective waters of Milford Sound, with mist-shrouded mountains and Mitre Peak rising in the background.
Scenic Trains

The Magnificent South Island

Christchurch

Christchurch

8 days, 7 nights

Road Trips

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Overview

One of our most popular tours, this scenic route will give you a wonderful taste of the South Island’s beauty and diversity. Visit its two largest cities, Christchurch and Dunedin, Mt Cook National Park, and stunning Milford Sound. Experience the excitement of Queenstown before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. The finale of this tour is crossing the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train as you return to Christchurch.

Highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights
7 breakfasts

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 4 star
Rental car included
  • TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
  • Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, Fly small group tour from Queenstown
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

New Zealand's garden city is steadily being transformed into a vibrant urban destination. Encompassing a large green belt, it is known for its wide tree lined avenues and lush gardens. A great way to explore the city or easy way to see the sights or ride the historic trams across town to the renowned botanic gardens and the unique cardboard Transitional Cathedral, that's right it is built of cardboard!

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Exterior of a modern hotel building with glass windows reflecting sunset sky and a car parked outside.
Sudima Christchurch City

Activities

Highlights of The Magnificent South Island

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Waterfall flowing down a mountain into a river with forest and clear sky.

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, Fly small group tour from Queenstown

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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