The Classic 14 Day South Island Explorer

Milford Sound
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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!

Share your dream trip and let us create the once-in-a-lifetime getaway you deserve...

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Visited Locations

Christchurch City
Doubtful Sound
Dunedin City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Lake Tekapo
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
Doubtful Sound
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakitipu
The Tasman Glacier
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Milford Sound
christchurch
mt cook
Glacier Explorer
Sea Lions
Glowworms
Doubtful Sound
Dart River
Wanaka
TranzAlpine

Google Rating

5
486 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
340 reviews
Classic

Reviews of this tour....

Family rafting
5

We absolutely loved our South Island adventure, thank you!

Australia
05 Mar 2025

First Light Travel made booking a big trip for two families of four, travelling together from Australia, a breeze. We found an itinerary online from First Light which was close to what we were thinking, then reached out to and worked with Bernadette and Katarina to tweak and fit in everything we wanted. They took care of all the bookings, which was too overwhelming to do on our own! The accommodation selections were great, recommended tours and activities all enjoyed and the trip was hassle free. We absolutely loved our South Island adventure, thank you!

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price