5-Day South Island Scenic Tour with Milford Sound and TSS Earnslaw
About This Tour
A short, direct, but very immersive tour of the most visited scenes on the South Island. Commence in Christchurch or Queenstown and travel inland through photog...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Christchurch, Geraldine, Queenstown, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound · Languages: English, French, Italian
Know before you go: Clothing for wind, rain, and something warm for cooler months; Camera for photos!
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Milford Sound
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What's Included
- Accommodation
- Private transportation
- All transfers
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- TSS EARNSLAW and BBQ
- Milford Sound cruise
Not Included
- Meals
- Extra activities
- What is not stated in the itinerary
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Queenstown and Arrowtown
Meet your driver-guide at the airport. Commence sightseeing in Queenstown and Arrowtown. Transfer to your accommodation.
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2Day 02
Milford Sound Cruise Experience
Depart early for today's experience. Travel for 2 hours 30 minutes to Te Anau, then enjoy a coffee break before continuing to Milford for a further 2 hours. Scenic stops with photo opportunities are included along the way. Arrive at the terminal, where you board your cruise. Return to Queenstown in the afternoon and transfer to your accommodation.
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3Day 03
TSS Earnslaw and Crown Range Journey
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your steam boat experience across Lake Wakatipu to the homestead for your BBQ lunch, where you will also watch the Collie dog demonstration. Cruise back to Queenstown and commence travel through the Crown Range with photo stops. Transfer to your accommodation.
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4Day 04
Wanaka to Lake Tekapo via Lindis Pass
Visit the Lonely Tree in Wanaka and, if time permits, the Lavender Farm and shop or Puzzling World (entry not included in the cost). Continue to Tekapo via the scenic route through Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki. Visit the quaint church and the Collie statue, then transfer to your accommodation.
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5Day 05
Christchurch Highlights via Geraldine
Travel to Christchurch via Geraldine. See the highlights of Christchurch, including Hagley Park, Riverside Markets, the Arts Centre, Cathedral Square, and the Transitional Cathedral, also known as the Cardboard Cathedral. Transfer to your final accommodation.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Queenstown Airport, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand · Tour start: Queenstown, New Zealand — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
