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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.
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21 Day South Island New Zealand Tour
Christchurch - Timaru/Geraldine//Oamaru - Dunedin - Queenstown - Lake Wanaka/Lake Hawea - Franz Josef/Fox Glacier Hokitika - Greymouth - Punakaiki - Westport - Christchurch

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

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For rental car options we recommend:

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

Day 1 - Christchurch

Christchurch Accommodation

Christchurch Activities


Day 2 - Christchurch
A free day to explore Christchurch. Accommodation and activities above.

Day 3 - Timaru

Timaru Accommodation

Day 4 - Oamaru

Oamaru Accommodation

Oamaru Activities

Day 5 & 6 - Dunedin

Dunedin Accommodation

Things to see & do in Dunedin

Day 7 & 8 - Queenstown

Queenstown Accommodation options:

Queenstown Activity options:

  • 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 9 & 10 - Lake Wanaka/Lake Hawea

Wanaka/Lake Hawea Accommodation

Things to See & Do in Wanaka & Lake Hawea

  • Wanaka River Journeys, Wanaka - Experience jetboating and helicopter tours through Lord of the Rings locations, watched over by Avalanche Glacier and Tititea (Mount Aspiring).
  • 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.
  • Southern Alps Air & Siberia Experience, Wanaka - Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring scenic flights as well as the Siberia Experience hiking trip with hunting and fishing options available.
  • 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!
  • NZ Back Country Saddle Expeditions, Wanaka - Horse trekking adventures in the Cardrona Valley tussock covered high country, taking in the Cardrona River.
  • 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.

Day 11 - Fox Glacier
Day 12 & 13 - Franz Josef

Accommodation Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Activities Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier activities - Guided walks or heli-hiking on the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, visit New Zealand's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony, Lake Matheson, glow-worm caverns ...

Day 14 & 15 - Hokitika (gateway to the South Westland World Heritage National Park)

Hokitika Accommodation

Hokitika Rental Vehicles

Day 16 & 17 - Greymouth

Greymouth Accommodation

Day 18 - Punakaiki

Punakaiki Accommodation

Punakaiki attractions - Pancake Rocks, Paparoa National Park, horse trekking, glow worm caverns, wild west coast beaches ..

Day 19 & 20 - Westport

Accommodation Westport

Westport attractions - Buller Gorge, Coaltown Museum, Cape Foulwind seal breeding colony, Jetski Tours, White Water Rafting, Adventure Caving, Mountain Biking, Jet Boating, Underworld Rafting, Heli-Rafting, Scenic Caving, Horse Trekking, Surfing, Kayaking, Land Yachting, Fishing ...

Day 21 - Christchurch - Spend your last day taking a leisurely drive back to Christchurch. Overnight Christchurch (accommodation & activities as above)

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