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14 Day South Island Coastal Discovery Tour
Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Kaikoura - Nelson - West Coast - Wanaka/Lake Hawea or Queenstown - Southland - Dunedin - Oamaru/Timaru/Geraldine - Christchurch

Shuttle Transport Greymouth-Christchurch-Greymouth - Contact: West Coast Shuttle

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For rental car options we recommend:

New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday on the West Coast by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicle
- Click here for a range of NZ Rental Car companies

For a guided tour using this itinerary contact Canterbury Shuttles & Tours and Ecotours and Active Planet Ltd

SOUTH ISLAND BUS SERVICE - Southern Link Coaches

Day 1 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Accommodation Options:

Grasmere Lodge, Cass, Canterbury (*from NZ$435.57 DBB)
Garthowen Luxury Waterfront Bed & Breakfast, Akaroa (*from NZ$260 B&B)
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park, Akaroa (*from NZ$36)
Eliza's Manor on Bealey, Christchurch City (*from NZ$195 B&B)
All Seasons Holiday Park, Linwood, Christchurch (*from NZ$20pp)
Windsor Court Motel, Shirley, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Alpha Motel Luxury Apartments, Christchurch (*POA)
Hambledon Historic Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch City (*from NZ$250 B&B)
Milano Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
Christchurch Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)
Croydon House B&B and Apartments (*from NZ$110 B&B)
Best Western Clyde on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*From NZ$115)
Avonhead Lodge Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$89)
Charlie B's Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$19pp)
Adorian Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$85)
de lago Motel Apartments, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
Country Glen Lodge, Christchurch City (*from NZ$105)
Tower Junction Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Akaroa Cottages, Akaroa (*POA)
Chardonnay Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Merivale Court Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant Holiday Home, Christchurch (*from NZ$120)
YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Addington City Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$95)
Raceway Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$80)
Base Christchurch Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$26pp)
CentrePoint on Colombo (*from NZ$105)
City Oasis Lodge & Motel (*from NZ$20-NZ$95)
Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park, Christchurch (*from NZ$45)
Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$79)
306 on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Activity options:

Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa - Swim with dolphins, cruise Akaroa or Lyttelton Harbours
Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch - Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest’s multi-level aerial obstacle course
Whale Watch Kaikoura - NZ's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round
Euro Car Rental, Queenstown & Christchurch - Specialising in European and 4WD cars for hire with trusted brands such as Audi, BMW, VW, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.
smartcars, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown - Leading specialty rental car company offering the latest motorcars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini and Porsche.
West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
KEA Campers, Christchurch & Auckland - New Zealand's award-winning campervan and motorhome rental company offering a modern rental fleet.
HELiPRO, Christchurch - Unique and Unforgettable scenic flight options, combination packages and weekend getaways.
Katoro Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch - Your gateway to the world of the South Island Maori - waka (canoe) journeys, natural wildlife, and friendly Maori cultural performances
River Tours, Rakaia Gorge - Choose from anexciting range of Fishing and Jet Boat Tours on the pristine waters of the Rakaia Gorge
Kowhai Farm Horse Riding Holidays, Oxford - Horse trekking tours and riding school, from half day to 3 months.
Akaroa Fishing & Dive Charters - Fishing & dive charters, harbour and coastal tours for individuals, private groups and corporate groups.
Tamaki Heritage Village, Christchurch - Experience New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
Airlink Rentals - Renowned for providing quality rental vehicles with handy New Zealand wide locations.
nzski.com - New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
Pohatu Penguins, Banks Peninsula - See the large White Flippered Penguin colony unobtrusively by kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine Reserve.
Canterbury Shuttles & Tours - Superior passenger transport service offering transfers, transport for private functions and personalised tours.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.
Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
Hiking New Zealand - Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track

Day 2 - Kaikoura

Kaikoura Accommodation options:

Waves on the Esplanade Apartments (*from NZ$190)
Driftwood Villa Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$140 B&B)
Norfolk Pine Motor Inn (*from NZ$95)
Nikau Lodge (*from NZ$95)
Kaikoura Cottage Motels (*POA)
Titoki Lodge Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$140 B&B)
Ardara Lodge Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$150 B&B)
Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Donegal House Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Adelphi Lodge (*from NZ$26pp)

Kaikoura Activity option:

Whale Watch Kaikoura - NZ's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round
Wings Over Whales - Kaikoura Whale watch by air
Kaikoura Fishing Charters

Day 3 & 4 - Nelson

Nelson Accommodation Options

Cabbage Tree Rest, Richmond, Nelson (*from NZ$200)
Kahurangi Estate Vineyard Cottage, Upper Motuere (*from NZ$250)
Split Apple Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Kaiteriteri (*from NZ$180 B&B)
Idesia Bed & Breakfast, Richmond, Nelson (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Coastal Palms Apartments, Motueka (*from NZ$180)
RiverSong Cottages, Murchison (*from NZ$85)
Cable Bay Bed & Breakfast, Nelson (*from NZ$80 B&B)
Mohua Motels, Takaka (*from NZ$115)
The Boot Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Tasman (*from NZ$300 B&B)
Kimeret Place Bed & Breakfast, Mapua (*from NZ$210 B&B)
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge, Nelson (*from NZ$135)
The Resurgence Boutique Eco Lodge, Motueka (*from NZ$560 DBB)
Wharetutu Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Tasman (*from NZ$200 B&B)
Kershaw House Bed & Breakfast, Richmond, Nelson (*from NZ$150 B&B)
Balmoral Motels & Motor Lodge, Nelson (*from NZ$85)
Blue Waters Motel, Nelson (*from NZ$80)
Cedar Grove Motor Lodge, Nelson (*from NZ$120)
Kingsland Court Motel, Nelson (*from NZ$95)
Kaiteri Lodge, Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson (*from NZ$25-NZ$80)
Leisure Lodge Motor Inn, Nelson (*from NZ$110)
Villa 10 Waterfront Apartments, Nelson (*from NZ$240)

Bay Tours - Offering a full range of half and full day tours of the Nelson region. Specialising in wine tours, we also offer small personal scenic tours and craft tours, and exclusive custom designed tours.

Day 5 - West Coast
Spend 1 night in this area. Your choice to stay in either Greymouth or Hokitika.

Greymouth Accommodation

Rapahoe Beach Motor Camp, Greymouth (*from NZ$8pp)
Jacksons Retreat Campervan Holiday Park, Jacksons, Greymouth (*from NZ$20)
RiverSong Cottages, Murchison (*from NZ$85)
Noah's Ark Travellers Lodge, Greymouth (*from NZ$14-$75))
New River Bluegums Bed & Breakfast, Greymouth (*POA)
Rosewood Bed & Breakfast, Greymouth (*from NZ$180 B&B)
Paroa Hotel, Motel, Restaurant & Bar, Greymouth (*from NZ$110)
Beachview Motels, Rapahoe, Greymouth (*from NZ$130)
Revingtons Hotel, Greymouth (*from NZ$19pp)
Bellavista Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$105)
Lake Brunner Resort, Moana, Lake Brunner (37kms from Greymouth) (*from NZ$180)
South Beach Motel & Motor Park, Greymouth (*from NZ$22-NZ$135)
Greymouth Motel, Greymouth (*POA)
Recreation Hotel, Greymouth (*from NZ$64)
Alpine Rose Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Highpark Motor Inn, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Aachen Place Motel, Greymouth (*from NZ$95)
Scenicland Motels, Greymouth (*from NZ$90)

Greymouth Activities & Rental Vehicles

Ultimate Descents, Murchison - Kayaking & rafting trips in Nelson, Buller and West Coast regions
Fox Glacier Guiding, Fox Glacier - Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company
West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday in Greymouth by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicles.
On Yer Bike! Adventures, Greymouth - Brace yourself for the off road adventure of a lifetime in a backdrop of lush West Coast rainforest.
Waiatoto River Safaris, Haast - New Zealand's only sea to mountain eco-jet adventure
Precision Helicopters - Air transport, scenic flights, tourism and general charter
Eco Rafting Adventures, Franz Josef - New Zealands Heli Rafting Specialists
Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
Skydive The Glaciers, Fox Glacier - Enjoy New Zealand's most spectacular scenic flight and the most visually awesome Tandem Skydive you can imagine
Barrytown Knife Making, Barrytown - Come and make a knife in our backyard - you'll amaze yourself
White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa - A unique experience to New Zealand's only Kotuku (White Heron) nesting site, in the Waitangi Roto Nature reserve
Glacier Country Lake Tours, Franz Josef - Boat cruises on stunning Lake Mapourika overlooked by NZ's highest mountains - Mt Tasman & Mt Cook.
Haast River Safaris, Haast, South Westland (124kms from Fox Glacier) - Take a river boat journey into the heart of Te Wahipounamu - the South West World Heritage Area Of New Zealand - your opportunity of a close up encounter with nature.

Hokitika Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation, Hokitika (*from NZ$18)
Hokitika Holiday Park, Hokitika (*from NZ$37.50)
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika (*from NZ$159)
Bella Vista Motel, Hokitika (*from NZ$85)
252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park (*from NZ$25-NZ$130)

Hokitika Rental Vehicles

Ultimate Descents, Murchison - Kayaking & rafting trips in Nelson, Buller and West Coast regions
Fox Glacier Guiding, Fox Glacier - Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company
West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday in Greymouth by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicles.
On Yer Bike! Adventures, Greymouth - Brace yourself for the off road adventure of a lifetime in a backdrop of lush West Coast rainforest.
Waiatoto River Safaris, Haast - New Zealand's only sea to mountain eco-jet adventure
Preccision Helicopters - Air transport, scenic flights, tourism and general charter
Eco Rafting Adventures, Franz Josef - New Zealands Heli Rafting Specialists
Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
Skydive The Glaciers, Fox Glacier - Enjoy New Zealand's most spectacular scenic flight and the most visually awesome Tandem Skydive you can imagine
Barrytown Knife Making, Barrytown - Come and make a knife in our backyard - you'll amaze yourself
White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa - A unique experience to New Zealand's only Kotuku (White Heron) nesting site, in the Waitangi Roto Nature reserve
Glacier Country Lake Tours, Franz Josef - Boat cruises on stunning Lake Mapourika overlooked by NZ's highest mountains - Mt Tasman & Mt Cook.
Haast River Safaris, Haast, South Westland (124kms from Fox Glacier) - Take a river boat journey into the heart of Te Wahipounamu - the South West World Heritage Area Of New Zealand - your opportunity of a close up encounter with nature.

Day 6 & 7 - Wanaka/Lake Hawea or Queenstown
Spend 3 nights in this area. Your choice of the duration of your stay in both Wanaka/Lake Hawea and Queenstown.

Wanaka & Lake Hawea Accommodation

Altamont Lodge, Wanaka (*from NZ$45)
Rockwood Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$150 B&B)
Riverview Terrace Luxury B&B (*from NZ$210)
Absolute Wanaka Luxury Apartments (*from NZ$206.10)
Asure Brookvale Motel (*from NZ$105)
Release Private Retreat (*from NZ$1250 exclusive use)
Lake Hawea Fishing & Farmstay (*from NZ$110 B&B)
Panorama Court Apartments (*from NZ$120)
Wanaka Edge Apartments (*from NZ$175)
Avalanche Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$150 B&B)
Collinsons Cottage & Apartment (*from NZ$90 B&B)
Missy's B&B Farmstay (*from NZ$165 B&B)
Wanaka Homestead (*from NZ$250B&B)
Aspiring Lofts Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$160)
Central Wanaka Townhouse (*from NZ$225)
Central Wanaka Apartment (*from NZ$175)
Luxury Townhouse & Apartment on Anderson (*from NZ$175)
Hislop Cottage (*from NZ$270)
Collinsons Cottage & Apartment (*from NZ$275 B&B)
Wanaka Apartment (*from NZ$150)
Mountain View Backpackers (*from NZ$27pp)
Hunter Cottage (*from NZ$130)
Base Backpackers Wanaka (*POA)
Lake Outlet Holiday Park (*from NZ$45)
Apartment on Reece (*POA)
Pisa House (*from NZ$275)
Pine View House (*from NZ$275)
Mt Iron House (*from NZ$255)
Maple Lodge, Wanaka (*from NZ$250 B&B)
Riversong Bed & Breakfast and Fly Fishing, Wanaka (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Hunts Homestay, Wanaka (*from NZ$130 B&B)
Alpine Resort Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$299)
Wanaka Bed & Breakfast Association, Wanaka - A wide diversity of Wanaka Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort, Cardrona Valley (*from NZ$149-NZ$399 seasonal)
Wanaka Lakehouse Super Luxury Mountain Chalet (*from NZ$600 B&B)
Alpine Motel Apartments, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$95)
Wanaka Springs Boutique Lodge Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$295 B&B)
Whare Kea Lodge & Alpine Chalet, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$500pp DBB)
Wanaka Accommodation, Lake Wanaka - Holiday Homes for all Budgets
Wanaka Apartment, Lake Wanaka - (*from NZ$150)
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$195 B&B)
Lime Tree Lodge Luxury Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$295 B&B + extras)
Maungawera Lodge, Maungawera Valley (between Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea) (*from NZ$150 B&B)
Fairway Motel Wanaka (*from NZ$100)

Things to See & Do in Wanaka & Lake Hawea

Lake Wanaka Yacht Charters - Seasonal (Dec-March) Yacht and kayak hire and sailing courses on the Wanaka lakefront
Hiking New Zealand - Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track
Cinema Paradiso, Wanaka - A small classic movie theatre with on-site cafe screening the latest movies
Hatch Fishing NZ, Wanaka & Hawea - Guided fly fishing for trout in the picturesque rivers, streams and lakes of the Wanaka and Hawea region.
Southern Lakes Heliski, Wanaka & Queenstown - Premium heli-skiing and boarding provider in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand
Puzzling World, Wanaka - A world unique attraction specialising in puzzling eccentricity
Aspiring Helicopters, Wanaka - An unforgettable personalised experience flying around the World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks
Telford Fishing & Hunting Services, Wanaka - A full service guiding operation specialising in quality hunts for trophy game animals and trout.
Skydive Lake Wanaka - A tandem skydiving experience with outstanding scenery over the Mt Aspiring National Park
Riversong Bed & Breakfast and Fly Fishing, Wanaka (*from NZ$120 B&B)
Lakeland Adventures, Wanaka - Choose from a selection of quality activities surrounded by stunning scenery in Lake Wanaka. Enjoy jet boating, guided trout & salmon fishing, and luxury yacht charters.
Alpine Kayak Guides, Luggate (12km from Wanaka) - Fun, scenic and safe kayaking trips and instructional courses on local Wanaka Rivers from October to April. Experience first hand the thrill of kayaking from a relaxed introduction to a full-on day of paddling.
Wanaka RentaCar, Wanaka - Short or long term hires in the Wanaka region , from small economical runabouts, mid-size and touring cars to 4WD and 8 seat people carriers.
Cardrona Adventure Park, Wanaka - Quad bike (ATV) safaris in the historic Gold Mining area of the Cardrona Valley, Wanaka - Queenstown.
Cardrona Adventure Park, Wanaka - See awesome Monster Truck stunts and record breaking jumps at this international stunt show - the only one of it's kind in the world!
Inside New Zealand Wilderness Adventures, Makarora, Wanaka - Experience fast-paced shallow water jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides, classic backcountry bush walks, hunting, fishing and exclusive heli-skiing, all within the stunning World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand Sightseeing & Adventure Activities in NZ's South Island
Alpine Helicopters, Wanaka - Discover some of the most stunning and beautiful scenery in New Zealand with personalised or packaged scenic helicopter rides

Queenstown Accommodation options:

Arrowtown Viking Lodge Motels (*from NZ$95)
Caples Court Queenstown Accommodation (*from NZ$125)
Resort Property Rentals - Queenstown Holiday Homes
Amity Lodge Motel (*from NZ$135)
Balmoral Lodge, Queenstown (*POA)
Hippo Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$18pp)
Kingston Motels & Holiday Park, Kingston (*from NZ$16-$105)
The Spire Hotel (*from NZ$1050 inc extras)
Comfort Inn Melbourne Lodge (*POA)
Tranquillity Lodge (*from NZ$195 B&B)
Riverside Cottages Arthurs Point (*from NZ$275)
Prosperity Apartment (from NZ$250)
33 Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments (*from NZ$99)
DECO Backpackers (*from NZ$27pp)
Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park "Creeksyde' (from NZ$45-$165)
Skyview Magic Luxury Lodge Accommodation (*from NZ$450)
Central Ridge Boutique Hotel (*from NZ$175 B&B)
Evergreen Lodge (*from NZ$745 B&B)
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers (*from NZ$23)
Chalet Queenstown & Historic Stonehouse B&B (*from NZ$200B&B)
Millbrook Resort (*from NZ$265)
Coronet View Apartments and B&B (*from NZ$220)
Amokura Lodge (*from NZ$350 B&B)
Stoneridge Estate, Lake Hayes (*from NZ$535 B&B)
Twin Peaks Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown (*from NZ$340B&B)
Mt Nicholas Lodge, Between Queenstown & Glenorchy (*from NZ$1150 DBB + extras)
The Canyons Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$300)
The Stable Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown (*from NZ$160 B&B)
Arrowfield Apartments, Arrowtown (*from NZ$320)
The Ferry Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$195 B&B)
Queenstown Hill Vacations (*POA)
Pounamu Apartments (*POA)
Pinewood Accommodation (*from NZ$25PP)
1V Four Seasons Motel, Queenstown (*from NZ$145)
Cranbury Court Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$160)
Blue Peaks Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$110)
Garden Court Suites & Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$160)
Trelawn Riverside Boutique Lodging, Queenstown (*from NZ$200 B&B)
The Glebe Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$192)
Villa Del Lago Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$240)
Base Discovery Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$26pp)
Abba Garden Motel, Queenstown (*from NZ$110)
Spinnaker Bay Resort, Queenstown (*from NZ$280)
Coronet Alpine Resort Hotel, Queenstown (*from NZ$90+GST)
Alexis Motor Lodge & Apartments, Queenstown (*POA)
Gateway Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$140)
Lomond Lodge Motor Inn, Queenstown (*from NZ$125)
Nokomai Station, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from NZ$250)
Five Rivers Retreat, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from NZ$220 B&B)

Queenstown Activity options:

AJ Hackett Bungy, Queenstown - Where bungy jumping started - choose from many different adrenalin pumping experiences
Body Sanctum Exclusive Day Spa, Queenstown - A place of rest, pampering, caring and beauty for both men and women
The Winehouse & Kitchen, Arrowtown- Restaurant & cellar door. Also an ideal venue for weddings, corporate meetings and private functions
Corporate Cabs, Queenstown - More than a taxi company, luxury cars for transfers, meet and greet, tours and wedding cars
Southern Discoveries, Queenstown & Te Anau - Personalised sightseeing day cruises to Milford Sound
Snag Bus Tours & Charters - Wine Tours, Golf, Sightseeing, Wedding Transport, Snow and Ski Transport
Snow Chaser Adventures - Ski Area Transport and Guiding - Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone
Queenstown Wine Trail - Enjoy wine tasting and sightseeing in New Zealand's premier Queenstown and Central Otago wine regions. Garden tours also available.
Pure Glenorchy Overland Tours, Queenstown - Glenorchy & Dart River Valley guided tours including LOTR and Wolverine movie set locations
Pure Adventure, Queenstown - Specialists in customising unique outdoor adventures
Hollyford Track Guided Walk, ex Queenstown & Te Anau - Located in the spectacular Fiordland National Park, this dramatic wilderness experience is one of the greatest guided walks in NZ
Real Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island - Providing a range of quality excursions to stunning National Parks and other locations.
Aspects Day Spa, Queenstown - Beauty salon offering soothing massages, beautifying facials, rejuvenating body wraps, providing for every aspect of your everyday essential beauty care.
Euro Car Rental, Queenstown & Christchurch - Specialising in European and 4WD cars for hire with trusted brands such as Audi, BMW, VW, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.
Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
smartcars, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown - Leading specialty rental car company offering the latest motorcars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini and Porsche.
Glenorchy Air & Trilogy Trail, Queenstown - Scenic flights ex Queenstown & Glenorchy to most Fiordland locations. Also air and land based Lord of the Rings film location tours.
Million Dollar Cruise, Queenstown - Planned excursions and exclusive charters on Lake Wakatipu
Sunrise Balloon Adventures, Queenstown - Hot air balloon tours in the valleys between Queenstown and Arrowtown with magnificent views of the unique terrain.
Harvey Maguire Fly Fishing Adventures, Queenstown - Join expert fisherman Harvey Maguire who specializes in dry fly fishing, lake drift dry-fly and stream stalking tours.
South Island Trout Stalkers, Queenstown - Guided fly fishing tours from Queenstown or Glenorchy, with a number of tour options to suit everyone.
Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
RD Tours, Queenstown - Discover Remote Alpine & High Country - small group guided tour specialists for Queenstown, Glenorchy, Catlins and Milford Sound.
Stu Dever Fishing Charters, Queenstown - Fishing charters on Lake Wakatipu with an experienced guide with an uncanny ability to sense fish and create exciting fishing experiences
Shotover Jet, Queesntown - The only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons, hold tight for the world famous Shotover Jet full 360º spins!
Dart River Jet Safaris, Queenstown - Choose from three exciting Dart River Jet Safaris, each utilising the classic Kiwi invention of the jet boat to take you to snow-capped mountains, ancient forests, waterfalls and glacial valleys frozen in time.
Break One Clay Target Sports, Queenstown - Let our experienced, professional shooters guide you in the popular sport of clay target shooting.
Mad Dog River Boarding, Queenstown - River board your way down the infamous Kawarau Gorge rapids for an extreme adrenalin adventure.
Heliworks Helicopters, Queenstown - Scenic flights in and around Queenstown and Fiordland including Milford Sound or even deeper into the Fiordland to Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound.
JAG Air, Queenstown - Experience adrenaline fueled adventure, aerobatic, acrobatic flights in our Pitts Special Bi plane!
Southern Wings Charters, Invercargill - Offering visitors to Southern New Zealand a range of "Discovery" scenic flights to the Catlins Coast, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Milford Sound BBQ Bus, Te Anau & Queenstown - Sit back and relax in our comfortable, modern coach and take in the experience of a personal tour of Milford Sound.
Eco Tours, Queenstown - Come and join our Eco Experience to Milford Sound
Cruize Milford, Milford Sound - Providing personal friendly service and uncrowded Milford Sound boat cruises.
Topline Tours, Te Anau & Queenstown - Providing an all year round first class shuttle service for travellers, between Te Anau and Queenstown and return and tour charters throughout the South Island
Fat Tyre Mountain Biking - Ride the best mountain biking New Zealand has on offer around Queenstown, guided single track, Cross Country and Free Ride mountain biking over some of the most scenic mountain biking trails.
nzski.com - New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
Air Milford, Queenstown - Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with exclusive flight seeing tours of Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook and the Catlins
NZONE Skydiving - "the ultimate jump'". Tandem skydiving adventures in Queenstown & Rotorua
Cardrona Adventure Park - Several activities available for the whole family, a wide variety of Quad Bikes, Buggy and Monster Truck rides to suit all, from beginners to intermediate to the outright adrenalin junkie.
Hiking New Zealand - Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track

Southern Wings Charters, Invercargill - Offering visitors to Southern New Zealand a range of "Discovery" scenic flights to the Catlins Coast, Fiordland and Stewart Island.

Jewel Charters, Riverton & Doubtful Sound - Charter trips and tours in Fiordland and Stewart Island - fishing & diving, hunting, scenic and nature tours.

Southern Aqua Adventures, Bluff - Dive Milford Sound, tours & dive training, adventure store dive shops in Invercargill & Bluff.

Lake Hauroko Tours, Tuatapere - Providing transport to the Dusky Track & tours on Lake Hauroko in Southwest Fiordland.

Hump Ridge Jet, Otautau - A premier jet boat experience based in a land of untouched wilderness and breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park

Air Milford, Queenstown - Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with exclusive flight seeing tours of Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook and the Catlins

Waiau Downs Farm Adventures, Riverton - Aunique farm experience that has several tours available including sheep shearing, wool-handling, dogs working, cow milking, deer farm and plenty more.

Nokomai Station, Lumsden - A working farm with a wide range of on-site activities such as horse treks, hunting, fishing, 4WD tours, flightseeing, farm activities and more. Cottage accommodation available.

Wairaurahiri Jet, Tuatapere - Adrenaline pumping jet boat rides into the heart of the Fiordland National Park, including fascinating and educational guided nature walks, native Podocarp forest, and South Coast Beech forest.

Catlins Wildlife Trackers Eco Tours, Catlins - Tourism award winning guided and unguided overnight walks on private tracks and creative workshops and conservation work opportunities staying with your hosts.

Canterbury Shuttles & Tours - Shuttle services available from the airport, railway station, hotel or home. We also cater for function or special event transport. Personalised tours are also available.

O'Brien Shuttles & Tours, Dunedin - Travellers Transport Services, Airport Transfers, Charters, Tours
Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd - NZ wide nature tours, birdwatching, customised private guided NZ tours
Kiwi Shuttles, Dunedin -A small passenger transport service based in Dunedin for transport & tours
NZ Sports Hall of Fame, Dunedin - A collection of memorabilla of NZ Sporting greats
The Big Limo, Dunedin - A top level, luxury, customised limousine service for groups of up to 38 passengers
Dunedin Chinese Gardens - An example of a late Ming, early Ching Dynasty Scholar's Garden
The Olveston Experience, Dunedin - Historic home tours
Arthurs Tours, Dunedin - Personal small group tours in Dunedin or anywhere in the wider area of Otago or the South Island of New Zealand.
Zest Food Tours, Dunedin - A culinary walking tour of Dunedin
Monarch Wildlife Cruises, Dunedin - Providing voyages of discovery amongst a unique diversity and abundance of wildlife, dramatic views and significant geological and historical features
Taieri Gorge Railway, Dunedin - Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station.
Helicopters Otago, Dunedin - Breathtaking scenic flights over the city and Dunedin's spectacular harbour and the highlights of the peninsular.
NZ Marine Studies & Aquarium, Dunedin - Tour the Aquarium and discover the secrets of New Zealand's southern ocean without getting wet!
Sams Peninsula Off Road Tours, Dunedin - A 2½ hours personalised wildlife tour, off road, to view seals, New Zealand sea lions, Yellow Eyed penguins, and other bird life.

Visit Oamaru & Waitaki Valley - A wide range of activity options in the Oamaru & Waitaki Districts

Coast Line Tours/Pengiun Express, Oamaru - Visit the Yellow Eyed Penguins followed by a visit to The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Bus service between Oamaru & Dunedin + other scenic tours available.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru - A conservation area for blue penguins, the smallest penguin in the world, which naturally nest along the coastline of Oamaru.

Day 14 - Drive back to Christchurch for your final night (accommodation options as above).

IMPORTANT NOTES

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*All accommodation prices are quoted in New Zealand dollars, are based on 1-2 people per night and are indicative only
Seasonal rates may apply