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Day 1 - Christchurch OR Banks Peninsula with Kaikoura daytrip

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 4 - Southland

Southland Accommodation Options

Invercargill Accommodation

Long Acres Farmstay, Invercargill (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Waiau Hotel, Tuatapere, 88 km from Invercargill (*from NZ$35 B&B)
Tayesta Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$98)
Monarch Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$88)
Hacienda Motel, Invercargill (*POA)
Braemar Farmstay, Invercargill (*from NZ$65)
Tudor Park Country Stay & Garden, Invercargill (*from NZ$130 B&B)
Bella Vista Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$106)
388 Tay Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$110)
Colonial Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$95)
Coachmans Inn, Invercargill (*from NZ$40-NZ$85)
Aachen Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$99)
Tower Lodge Motel, Invercargill (*from NZ$99)
The Manor Bed & Breakfast, Invercargill (*from NZ$110 B&B)
Colonial Motor Inn, Invercargill (*from NZ$92)
Queens Park Motels, Invercargill (*from NZ$105)
Glenroy Park Homestay, Invercargill (*from NZ$100 B&B)
Burtonwood Bed & Breakfast, Invercargill (*from NZ$125 B&B)
Quest Invercargill (*from NZ$174, regular specials available)
Nokomai Station, Lumsden, 1 hour from Invercargill (*from NZ$250)
Five Rivers Retreat, Lumsden, 1 hour from Invercargill (*from NZ$220 B&B)

Surrounding areas (Catlins, Gore, Lumsden, Tokanui, Tuatapere)

Quarry Lodge, Tokanui (*POA)
Brentleigh Homestead, Gore 30 mins from Gore (*from NZ$180 DBB)
Waiau Hotel, Tuatapere, 88 km from Invercargill (*from NZ$35 B&B)
Scenic Circle Croydon Hotel, Gore (*from NZ$185.65, regular specials available)
Waikava Harbour View Lodge, Waikawa, South Catlins (*from NZ$150)
Nokomai Station, Lumsden (*from NZ$250)
Fortrose Retreat, Fortrose, Catlins (*from NZ$175 B&B)

Southland Activity options

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.

Day 5 & 6 - Queenstown

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
Freefall Wines, Winery, Restaurant & Cellar Door, Glenorchy - Buy quality Central Otago wines online, The Winehouse & Kitchen and Cellar Door
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