5-Day South Island Highlights Tour from Queenstown
$189,25/Person
Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this unforgettable 5-day journey from Queenstown. Travel through alpine landscapes, glacial lakes, and dramatic fiords while exploring iconic destinations including Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch. This tour blends nature, photography stops, and relaxed sightseeing, making it perfect for first-time visitors and nature lovers.
Highlights
- Milford Sound cruise through Fiordland National Park
- Lake Wakatipu & alpine scenery
- Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Scenic drives through the Southern Alps
- Christchurch city highlights
Special Notes
- Milford Sound cruise subject to weather and road conditions
- Itinerary order may change for operational reasons
- Moderate walking involved at scenic viewpoints
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Included and Excluded
- Professional driver-guide for the tour
- Comfortable air-conditioned coach or private vehicle (as selected)
- Complimentary Bottled Water during the tour
- Selected scenic and photo stops en route
- Queenstown hotel pick-up & Christchurch drop-off
- Flights & airport transfers
- Meals unless specified
- Personal expenses & travel insurance
- Any activity not mentioned under “Inclusions”
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :6-7 hours
- Depart early from Queenstown and travel through Fiordland National Park via Te Anau. Enjoy a Milford Sound cruise, witnessing towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. Return to Queenstown in the evening. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown → Milford Sound → Queenstown
- Travel via Wanaka, stopping at Lake Wanaka and the famous Wanaka Tree. Continue through the Mackenzie region to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park with stunning alpine views. Overnight: Mount Cook / Mackenzie region
Queenstown → Wanaka → Mount Cook
- Morning at leisure or optional short walks in Mount Cook National Park. Travel to Lake Tekapo, visiting the Church of the Good Shepherd and enjoying free time by the turquoise lake. Overnight: Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook → Lake Tekapo
- Drive through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Enjoy a brief city orientation including Cathedral Square, the Avon River, and the Botanic Gardens. Overnight: Christchurch
Lake Tekapo → Christchurch
- Explore Christchurch at leisure or enjoy optional attractions before drop-off at your hotel or the airport. Tour ends in Christchurch
