10 Day South Island Scenic Journey

Overview

Experience the South Island at your own pace with a scenic self-drive adventure from Queenstown to Greymouth. Stay in luxury accommodations along the way, explore Milford Sound, Wanaka, and Franz Josef Glacier, and enjoy guided cruises, heli transfers, and unique experiences like treetop ziplines and a heli-gin tasting. Finish your journey with the iconic TranzAlpine rail to Christchurch, combining adventure, indulgence, and unforgettable scenery.

Duration	10 days / 9 nights
Starts	Queenstown, South Island
Ends	Christchurch, South Island
Destinations	Christchurch, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Hokitika, Queenstown, Wanaka
Code	ANZ2510DSISJ

Inclusions

8 days Car hire with Ezi Car Rentals in a Ford Puma Hybrid or similar including Ultra Insurance – Pick up Queenstown/Drop off Greymouth
2 nights at The Rees Apartment Hotel, Queenstown in a One Bedroom Executive Lakeview Apartment
Full Day Milford Sound Day Tour ex Queenstown with Luxe Tours
2 nights at Edgewater Wanaka in a Premium Hotel Room
Half Day Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Walk tour with Lake Wanaka Cruises
2 Day/2 Night Franz Josef Overnight Glacier Experience *
- Inclusions – 2 nights’ accommodation at Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Heli transfers to the Glacier camping site, meals, equipment and guide.
1 night at Hokitika Fire Station in a Studio Apartment
West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
One Way TranzAlpine Rail Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch in Scenic Plus Cabin
One Way Private Transfer from Christchurch Railway Station to Christchurch Hotel
2 nights at Sudima Hotel Christchurch City in a Premium King Room
3 Hour Akaroa Craft Distillery Heli-gin Experience with Garden City Helicopters
One Way Private Transfer from Christchurch Hotel to Christchurch Airport

Pricing & Dates

Travel from	Travel until	Price from
01 Dec 2025	15 Dec 2025	NZ$ 8,902* per person (twin share)
06 Jan 2026	31 Mar 2026	NZ$ 9,130* per person (twin share)

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Terms and Conditions

Package price is based on 2 adults in Double bedding and priced per person in GROSS New Zealand Dollars. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 Dec 25 – 31 Mar 26. Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm the Milford Sound Day tour. Blackout periods may apply. Surcharges may apply over special event periods and over school holidays. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities.