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

9 days

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From Queenstown to Christchurch

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Operator: Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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

Day 1
Queenstown
Queenstown
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Day 2
Queenstown
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
Day 3
Queenstown to Milford Sound
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
Day 4
Milford Sound to Queenstown
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
Day 5
Queenstown to Franz Josef
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
Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Walk to glacier viewpoint below terminal face
- Twin Glacier Scenic Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef to Christchurch
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
Day 8
Christchurch
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
Day 9
Christchurch
Christchurch
Landmarks
Christchurch Airport

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables
Gibbston Valley
Walter Peak Station
Arrowtown
Macetown

Landmarks
Te Anau
Milford Sound
Fiordland

Landmarks
Te Anau
Lake Te Anau
The Divide
Hollyford Valley Lookout
The Chasm
Mirror Lakes
Kingston
Kingston Flyer
Mossburn
Lake Wakatipu
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Crown Range
Wanaka
Mt Aspiring National Park
Lake Wanaka
Lake Hawea
Makarora
Blue Pools
Haast
West Coast
Fox Glacier
Franz Josef

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Hokitika
Greymouth
Arthur's Pass National Park
Southern Alps
Canterbury Plains
Christchurch

Landmarks
New Regent Street
The Art Gallery
Cathedral Junction
Avon River
Canterbury Museum
Arts Centre
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Landmarks
Christchurch Airport

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Rating: 4.1(46 reviews)
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4.1

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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- For any tour departing before October 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail

Itinerary

Queenstown

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Queenstown to Milford Sound

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Milford Sound to Queenstown

Included Activities

Queenstown to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Christchurch

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Christchurch

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Christchurch

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