I am looking to take my elderly parents on a tour and was wondering if the accommodation on this particular tour has accessible rooms available?

The hotels usually used are the following: Distinction Christchurch Hotel — Christchurch Scenic Hotel Punakaiki — Punakaiki Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier — Franz Josef Mercure Queenstown Resort — Queenstown Milford Mariner — Milford Sound Distinction Invercargill — Invercargill Scenic Hotel Dunedin City — Dunedin Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel — Twizel

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South Island Grand Discovery - 14 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with pre-dinner drink)
Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Christchurch city tour
- International Antarctic Centre visit
- Christchurch Tram ride
Landmarks
International Antarctic Centre
Day 3
Christchurch - Moana - Punakaiki
Christchurch - Moana - Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Kingfisher Restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey
- Lunch at Kingfisher Restaurant
Landmarks
Lake Brunner
Otira Tunnel
Day 4
Punakaiki - Greymouth - Hokitika - Franz Josef
Punakaiki - Greymouth - Hokitika - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Monteith's Brewing Co.), Dinner
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes exploration
- Monteith's Brewing Co. tasting and lunch
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Monteith's Brewing Co.
Day 5
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Franz Josef - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu
Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery), Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce at Colonel's Homestead)
Included Activities
- Arrowtown exploration
- Lakes District Museum visit
- Gibbston Valley Winery guided tasting and lunch
- TSS Earnslaw cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
- Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
- Return cruise with sing-along
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Gibbston Valley Winery
Walter Peak Station
TSS Earnslaw
Day 7
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Adventure activities in Queenstown
- Wine tasting experiences
- Dining at various Queenstown restaurants
Day 8
Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
Meals
Dinner (Freshly prepared carvery buffet dinner)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound overnight cruise
- Fiord exploration
- Carvery buffet dinner
Optional Activities
- Tender boat exploration (swimwear required)
- Kayaking excursion (swimwear required)
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Day 9
Milford Sound - Te Anau - Invercargill
Milford Sound - Te Anau - Invercargill
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Additional fiord exploration (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Tasman Sea
Day 10
Invercargill - Catlins - Dunedin
Invercargill - Catlins - Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Curio Bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Bill Richardson Transport World guided tour
- Catlins region travel
- Curio Bay visit
- Lunch at Curio Bay
- Purakaunui Falls visit
Landmarks
Bill Richardson Transport World
Catlins Region
Curio Bay
Purakaunui Falls
Day 11
Dunedin
Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle), Dinner
Included Activities
- Larnach Castle guided tour
- Devonshire Tea
- Garden exploration at Larnach Castle
- Dunedin city orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Wildlife excursion to see animals in their natural habitat
- Guided tour of Olveston Historic Home
Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Olveston Historic Home
Day 12
Dunedin - Oamaru - Twizel
Dunedin - Oamaru - Twizel
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Oamaru exploration
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Southern Alps (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Oamaru
Aoraki - Mt Cook
Waitaki River
Day 13
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Twizel - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with pre-dinner drink)
Included Activities
- Lake Tekapo visit
- Church of the Good Shepherd viewing
- Sheepdog Statue viewing
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheepdog Statue
Day 14
Christchurch
Christchurch

Landmarks
International Antarctic Centre

Landmarks
Lake Brunner
Otira Tunnel

Landmarks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Monteith's Brewing Co.

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Lake Wakatipu

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Gibbston Valley Winery
Walter Peak Station
TSS Earnslaw

Landmarks
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Tasman Sea

Landmarks
Bill Richardson Transport World
Catlins Region
Curio Bay
Purakaunui Falls

Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Olveston Historic Home

Landmarks
Oamaru
Aoraki - Mt Cook
Waitaki River

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sheepdog Statue

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Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Andrew5.0•May 2026
Excellent tour with stunning scenery and our guide, Tim, was by far the best guide I've ever had - knowledgeable,...
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anthony5.0•April 2026
A lot of Tasmania seen, all very good. Great leader in Phil, excellent driver and knowledgeable guide. Cruises and...
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Daniela
Asked on July 7th, 2026
I am looking to take my elderly parents on a tour and was wondering if the accommodation on this particular tour has accessible rooms available?
Accommodation
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2026
  The hotels usually used are the following:
  
  Distinction Christchurch Hotel — Christchurch
  Scenic Hotel Punakaiki — Punakaiki
  Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier — Franz Josef
  Mercure Queenstown Resort — Queenstown
  Milford Mariner — Milford Sound
  Distinction Invercargill — Invercargill
  Scenic Hotel Dunedin City — Dunedin
  Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel — Twizel

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