21 Day Southern Touring Route Itinerary New Zealand Tours & Holiday Packages New Zealand Travel Reservations New Zealand Self Drive Tours

Day 1 & 2 - Dunedin

Hyland House, Dunedin (*from NZ$140)
Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel, Dunedin (*from NZ$189)
Every Street Lodge, Dunedin (*POA)
Forrester Lodge Accommodation & Conference Centre, Dunedin (*from NZ$75)
Deacon Court Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Galleries Apartments, Dunedin (*POA)
The Law Courts Hotel, Dunedin (*from NZ$55)
526 George Street Boutique Hotel, Dunedin (*from NZ$110 B&B)
Woodlands Village Motels & Apartments, Dunedin (*fromNZ$95)
Leviathan Heritage Hotel & Dunedin Backpackers, Dunedin (*POA)

Things to see & do in Dunedin

Getaway Car Hire, Dunedin - a family owned customer focused car rental business based in the Dunedin
Elm Wildlife Tours, Dunedin - Award winning Nature and Wildlife experiences of Otago Peninsula and the southeastern Coast.
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.

Day 3, 4 & 5 - Catlins

Catlins Accommodation

Catlins Farmstay Bed & Breakfast, Catlins (*from NZ$180-NZ$250 B&B)
Surat Bay Lodge & Holiday Park, Owaka, Catlins (*from NZ$23pp)
Waikava Harbour View Lodge, Waikawa, South Catlins (*from NZ$140)
Fortrose Retreat, Fortrose, Catlins (*from NZ$175 B&B)
Eco Cottages at Mohua Park, Tawanui, Catlins (*from NZ$135)

Southland Activity options

Real Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island - Providing a range of quality tourism excursions offering authentic experiences among some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.
Flyfish The South, Gore - Personally guided fly fishing trips in the Mataura, Waikaia, Oreti and Pomahaka rivers.
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.
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.

Day 9, 10 & 11 - Stewart Island

Stewart Island Accommodation

Rakiura Lodge, Stewart Island (*from NZ$120)

Stewart Island Activities

Real Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island - Providing a range of quality tourism excursions offering authentic experiences among some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.
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, Fiordland - Hunting, kayaking, fishing, diving and spear fishing in Fiordland, Stewart Island, Southland, Foveaux Straight and Dusky Sound.
Southern Aqua Adventures, Bluff - Dive Milford Sound, tours & dive training, adventure store dive shops in Invercargill & Bluff.
Lo Loma Fishing Charters, Stewart Island - Join your skipper Richard (Squizzy) Squires for an unforgettable fishing or sightseeing trip in Stewart Island - New Zealand's most southern destination.

Day 12 & 13 - Te Anau

Te Anau & Lake Manapouri Accommodation options:

Te Anau Holiday Homes, Te Anau - A selection of quality Te Anau Holiday Home accommodation
Kepler Mountain View Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau (*from NZ$120)
Kepler Mountain View Apartment, Manapouri (*from NZ$120)
Dunluce Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau (*from NZ$185 B&B)
Knobs Flat Accommodation, Knobs Flat, between Te Anau & Milford Sound (*from NZ$95)
Cathedral Peaks Bed & Breakfast, Lake Manapouri (*from NZ$160 B&B)
Blue Ridge Boutique Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau (*from NZ$175 B&B)
Whitestones Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau (*from NZ$180 B&B)
Dock Bay Lodge, Te Anau (*from NZ$500 B&B)
Cosy Kiwi Bed & Breakfast, Te Anau (*from NZ$130 B&B)
Davaar Country Holiday Home, Te Anau (*from NZ$150)
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau (*from NZ$340 DBB)
Captains Lookout/Simply Manapouri Apartments, Lake Manapouri (*from NZ$120)
Fiordland Hotel & Motel Resort, Te Anau (*from NZ$70)
Takaro Peace Resort, Te Anau (*from NZ$380 B&B + extras)
Birchwood Cottages, Te Anau (*from NZ$130)
Arran Motel, Te Anau (*from NZ$105)
Red Tussock Motel, Te Anau (*from NZ$95)
Radfords Lakeview Motel, Te Anau (*from NZ$130)
Lakefront Lodge, Te Anau (*POA)
Explorer Motor Lodge, Te Anau (*POA)
Alpine View Motel, Te Anau (*from NZ$90)
Bella Vista Motel, Te Anau (*from NZ$85)
Blue Mountain Cottages, Te Anau (*POA)
Nokomai Station, Lumsden, 1 hour from Te Anau (*from NZ$250)
Five Rivers Retreat, Lumsden, 1 hour from Te Anau (*from NZ$220 B&B)

Te Anau & Lake Manapouri Activities

Real Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island - Providing a range of quality tourism excursions offering authentic experiences among some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.
Tawaki Adventures, Milford Sound - Guided diving trips & sightseeing tours in Milford Sound.
Wings & Water Te Anau - Explore the Fiordland National Park by floatplane. Photograph the majestic mountains, glaciers, rainforests and stunning fiords, the most dramatic scenery on earth.
Jewel Charters, Riverton & Doubtful Sound - Charter trips and tours in Fiordland and Stewart Island - fishing & diving, hunting, scenic and nature tours.
Fiordland Expeditions, Te Anau - Overnight and private charter cruises in Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park ex Manapouri.
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.
Ecotours & Active Planet, Te Anau & Queenstown - Milford Sound day trips ex Te Anau and Queenstown, Lord of the Rings tours, New Zealand wide itineraries.
Fiordland Limousines, Te Anau - Specialist chauffered touring on the Milford Road to Milford Sound, and the Hollyford Valley in Fiordland as well as personalised itineraries.
Westray Farm Horse Treks, Te Anau - Come and ride with us and enjoy the best views that our beautiful area of Te Anau, New Zealand has to offer.
High Ride Adventures, Te Anau - Take your pick from 2 fun packed adventures in the stunning Te Anau back country - a horse trek along the serene Whitestone river or a breath taking quad bike ride over Denby Hill.
Cruising Milford Sound, Queenstown - Providing personal friendly service and uncrowded Milford Sound boat cruises.
Fiordland Explorer Charters, Manapouri - Personal boat tours to spectacular Doubtful Sound from Pearl Harbour, Manapouri
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
Cruise Te Anau, Te Anau - A small, locally owned company specialising in boutique personalised day and overnight cruises on the South Island's largest lake, Lake Te Anau. Water taxi from Te Anau available.
Fish Fiordland, Manapouri - Quality fishing charters in one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations, Lake Manapouri. Water taxi from Pearl Harbour Manapouri also available
Fiordland Guides, Te Anau - Come and share a unique experience with us in this remote part of New Zealand - Fiordland National Park, offering a range of guiding services.
Air Milford, Queenstown - Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with exclusive flight seeing tours of Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook and the Catlins
Hump Ridge Jet, Otautau - A premier jet boat experience based in a land of untouched wilderness and breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park
Mitre Peak Cruises, Milford Sound - Specilaizing in cruises to Milford Sound, an up close and personal view of one of the worlds most spectacular settings
Deep Cove Charters, Doubtful Sound - Experience a unique overnight cruise on the beautiful serene Doubtful Sound, in Fiordland, one of our the most scenic and awe inspiring sounds within the Fiordland National Park
Luxmore Jet, Te Anau - Jetboat tours on the Upper Waiau River which flows between Lake Te Anau and Lake Manapouri in the untouched wilderness of Fiordland National Park.
Air Fiordland - Take a scenic flight with Air Fiordland to iconic Milford Sound, as well as flights to the Glaciers, Doubtful Sound, Mt Cook, Lord of the Rings tours & private charters.

Day 14 & 15 - Queenstown
Queenstown Accommodation

Thomas's Hotel on the Waterfront, Queenstown (*from NZ$25-$155)
Wakatipu View Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$95)
1V Four Seasons Motel, Queenstown (*from NZ$145)
Cranbury Court Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$160)
Blue Peaks Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$110)
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$120)
Spinnaker Bay Resort, Queenstown (*from NZ$280)
Coronet Peak Hotel, Queenstown (*from NZ$80)
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 Activities

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!
Real Journeys, Queenstown, Fiordland & Stewart Island - Providing a range of quality tourism excursions offering authentic experiences among some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand.
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.
Ecotours & Active Planet, Te Anau & Queenstown - Milford Sound day trips ex Te Anau and Queenstown, Lord of the Rings tours, New Zealand wide itineraries.
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
Mitre Peak Cruises, Milford Sound - Specilaizing in cruises to Milford Sound, an up close and personal view of one of the worlds most spectacular settings
Fat Tyre Adventures Ltd - 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
Sail Queenstown - A unique opportunity to sail an America's Cup boat on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown's only sailing experience!
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
Air Fiordland - Take a scenic flight with Air Fiordland to iconic Milford Sound, as well as flights to the Glaciers, Doubtful Sound, Mt Cook, Lord of the Rings tours & private charters.
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.

Day 16 & 17 - Kurow, Waitaki Valley

A real Kiwi experience at Glenmac Farmstay, a high country merino sheep and beef cattle farm spread over an amazing 1583 hectares (*from NZ$10pp - NZ$80pp)

Day 18, 19 & 20 - Christchurch

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$120)
Thomas's Hotel on Hereford, Christchurch (*from NZ$ 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)
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 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
Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.

Day 21 - Depart Christchurch domestic or international