The Classic New Zealand 14 Day South Island Explorer

The Classic 14 Day South Island Explorer

Whilst this base itinerary focuses on the lower half of the South Island, if you want to switch things up and include the top instead, then we can make this happen. Challenge us to create something truly unique and we will accept!

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Visited Locations

Mount Cook National Park

Queenstown City

Te Anau

First Light Travel

Duration

14 Days

Starts

Christchurch

Finishes

Christchurch

Type

Self Drive

Transport

Rental Vehicle

Accom

100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise

Rental Vehicle

13 Nights Accommodation

Dedicated Travel Consultant

Dedicated Guest Services Team

Full 24 Hour Support

Tasman Glacier Boat Tour

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour

Doubtful Sound Coach/Cruise/Coach

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Dinner

Dart River Jetboat Wilderness Safari

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Walk

Okarito lagoon Kayaking Tour

TranzAlpine Train Journey

Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers

Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Church of the Good Shepherd

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Reviews of this tour....

Throughout the booking process, she listened patiently and went through multiple iterations of the itinerary until we crafted what we were looking for.

Singapore

24 Jan 2025

Taylor booked for us a self drive from Christchurch, to Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier ending with a TranzAlpine Train ride back to Christchurch.

She was very responsive and took notes of our requirements and needs, making sure the holiday was slow and well paced as we requested. We didn’t want to see everything but instead, savour the memories together. Throughout the booking process, she listened patiently and went through multiple iterations of the itinerary until we crafted what we were looking for.

The lodges were well chosen, a mix of luxury hotels and well curated lodges with friendly and knowledgeable local hosts. The experiences were bespoke and we especially enjoyed the horse riding experience in Glenorchy which allowed us to the experience the great New Zealand Outdoor off the beaten path with our enthusiastic guide.

When things didn’t go as planned due to weather issues, she was quick to response in country and help us resolve and find alternatives.

Looking forward to our next holiday with First Light Travel and Taylor.

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