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New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail

9 days
From Queenstown to Christchurch
4.1
46 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Queenstown

    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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  2. Day 2

    Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Gibbston Valley wine trail tasting
    • TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise to Walter Peak with dinner and farm tour
    • Lunch at Rata (Michelin star restaurant)
    • Visit historic Arrowtown
    • Four-wheel drive trip to Macetown
    • Lakeside stroll
    • Gondola ride for views
    • Lord of the Rings tours
    • Shotover Jet
    • Bungy jumping
    • Canyon Swing
    • Zipline
    • Luge
    • Heli-ski
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
    Gibbston Valley
    Walter Peak Station
    Arrowtown
    Macetown
  3. Day 3

    Queenstown to Milford Sound

    Meals
    Dinner (3-course buffet dinner including appetisers, soups, salads, hot dishes and selection of desserts and cheeses (vegetarian options available)), Breakfast (Full buffet breakfast with cooked and continental options)

    Included Activities

    • Drive Queenstown to Milford Sound
    • Overnight cruise aboard Milford Mariner
    • Fiord exploration by kayak or small boat
    • Nature guide accompaniment

    Optional Activities

    • Milford Guided Walk - $50 per person
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland
  4. Day 4

    Milford Sound to Queenstown

    Included Activities

    • Drive Milford Sound to Queenstown via Te Anau
    • View waterfalls and scenic lookouts
    • Walk over footbridge at The Chasm
    Landmarks
    Te Anau
    Lake Te Anau
    The Divide
    Hollyford Valley Lookout
    The Chasm
    Mirror Lakes
    Kingston
    Kingston Flyer
    Mossburn
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Included Activities

    • Drive Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Blue Pools through native beech forest (1 hour return)
    Landmarks
    Crown Range
    Wanaka
    Mt Aspiring National Park
    Lake Wanaka
    Lake Hawea
    Makarora
    Blue Pools
    Haast
    West Coast
    Fox Glacier
    Franz Josef
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  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to glacier viewpoint below terminal face
    • Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
  7. Day 7

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Drive Franz Josef to Greymouth
    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Greymouth to Christchurch

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Hokitika greenstone craft shops
    • Visit Hokitika coastline
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Greymouth
    Arthur's Pass National Park
    Southern Alps
    Canterbury Plains
    Christchurch
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  8. Day 8

    Christchurch

    Included Activities

    • Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tram Tour with day-long ticket

    Optional Activities

    • Punting on the Avon River
    • Christchurch Botanic Gardens Caterpillar Tour
    Landmarks
    New Regent Street
    The Art Gallery
    Cathedral Junction
    Avon River
    Canterbury Museum
    Arts Centre
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
  9. Day 9

    Christchurch

    Landmarks
    Christchurch Airport

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
Rating
4.1(46 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd

  • Michael
    March 28th, 2026
    It was a great North Island set of tours and the hotel pick was comfortable and central.
  • Allison
    January 15th, 2026
    Had a wonderful time in New Zealand on this tour. The days were jam packed and well organized. A huge variety of...
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  • Charles
    April 30th, 2026
    The guide in Daintree Rainforest was not too good, but the one on The Great Ocean Road was great. The hotels were...
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Tour ID: 248198

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