Free New Zealand Itinerary Planning - 14 Day South Island Tour

HOW TO PLAN AND BOOK THIS NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY

Within this detailed itinerary you will find lists of accommodation and activity operators in each New Zealand area.
Beside each of these operators names is either a nightly price indication or a brief description about their operation. For more information and to make a booking with each individual operator, simply click the operators name which is an active link to their web page. On their web page you can read more about their establishment and are able to make enquiries and bookings directly with them.
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14 Day West Coast South Island Itinerary
Christchurch - Greymouth - Punakaiki - Westport - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch
Book the Tranz Alpine Train by phoning 0800 500 600 (within NZ) or +64 3 379 1451 (outside NZ)

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
- Pegasus Rentals - Vehicle support and depots nationwide.
- Airlink Rental Cars - A wide range of cars, vans and 4WD's.

Day 1 & 2 - Christchurch

Christchurch Accommodation

Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
Thomas's Hotel on Hereford, Christchurch (*from NZ$ 22-$155)
YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
Clearview Lodge 5 Star Accommodation, Christchurch (*POA)
Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
Seascape-Escape Bed & Breakfast, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch (*POA)
Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Eyrewell Downs Executive Holiday Home, Christchurch (POA)
298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Langdon House Luxury Accommodation, Christchurch (*from NZ$350 B&B)
Waitaitama City Retreat Fendalton, Christchurch (price on application)
Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
Lyell Creek Lodge, Kaikoura (*from NZ$40)
Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Middlepark Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
Wayside Motel, Woodend (20mins north of Christchurch) (*from NZ$75)
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
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)
Bishops Manor, Christchurch (*POA)
Meadowpark 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 Activities

West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
Adventure Tours, Christchurch & Canterbury - Christchurch Day tours, half day tours, Maori Cultural Performance & lots more.
Antigua Boatsheds Boat Hire, Christchurch - Canoe, Paddleboat and Rowboat hire, on site cafe - available for parties, groups and special occassions.
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.
Destination Akaroa - Information and bookings for Akaroa accommodation, rentals and activities.
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.
KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience
Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
Walkaway Tours - Guided eco tours to Arthurs Pass, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula or Hanmer Springs ex Christchurch.
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.

Day 3, 4 & 5 - Greymouth
Either collect your rental car in Christchurch and take a scenic drive through the Arthurs Pass to Greymouth OR catch the Tranz Alpine Train to Greymouth and collect your rental car in Greymouth.

Greymouth Accommodation

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)
Neptunes International Backpackers, Greymouth (*from NZ$18pp)
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

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.

Day 11 & 12 - Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Accommodation

Albergo Hanmer Lodge & Alpine Villa, Hanmer Springs (*from NZ$140 B&B)
Alpine Lodge Motel, Hanmer Springs (*from NZ$100)
Alpine Springs Motel, Hanmer Springs (*from NZ$120)
Hanmer Resort Motel, Hanmer Springs (*from NZ$95)
Riverview Lodge, Hanmer Springs (*POA)

Hanmer Springs Activities

Riverview Lodge Trout Fishing - Fly fishing for Large Brown Trout in crystal clear mountain rivers.
Back Trax Quad Bike Tours - Join BackTrax for a great day out. Experience the thrill of driving your own fully automatic Quad Bike through some of Hanmer Springs most spectacular alpine regions.
Thrillseekers Canyon Adventure Centre - From a blood pumping bungy jump to an adrenalin surging jetboat ride, Thrillseekers will look after you with a high reputation both with domestic & international tourists alike.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa - Relax and unwind and ease your aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters, or enjoy a range of massage and beauty treatments from the trained professionals at Health, Body & Mind.

Day 13 & 14 - Christchurch

Christchurch Accommodation

Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
A Nest on Mount Pleasant, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
Thomas's Hotel on Hereford, Christchurch (*from NZ$ 22-$155)
YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
Clearview Lodge 5 Star Accommodation, Christchurch (*POA)
Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
Seascape-Escape Bed & Breakfast, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch (*POA)
Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Eyrewell Downs Executive Holiday Home, Christchurch (POA)
298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
Langdon House Luxury Accommodation, Christchurch (*from NZ$350 B&B)
Waitaitama City Retreat Fendalton, Christchurch (price on application)
Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
Lyell Creek Lodge, Kaikoura (*from NZ$40)
Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
Middlepark Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
Wayside Motel, Woodend (20mins north of Christchurch) (*from NZ$75)
Airport Gateway Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
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)
Bishops Manor, Christchurch (*POA)
Meadowpark 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 Activities

West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
Adventure Tours, Christchurch & Canterbury - Christchurch Day tours, half day tours, Maori Cultural Performance & lots more.
Antigua Boatsheds Boat Hire, Christchurch - Canoe, Paddleboat and Rowboat hire, on site cafe - available for parties, groups and special occassions.
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.
Destination Akaroa - Information and bookings for Akaroa accommodation, rentals and activities.
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.
KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience
Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
Walkaway Tours - Guided eco tours to Arthurs Pass, Akaroa and Banks Peninsula or Hanmer Springs ex Christchurch.
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.

IMPORTANT NOTES

NZ Online does not arrange air flights or rail travel
*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