The South Island's greatest hits, paced properly. Two nights in Queenstown, a full day in Fiordland and unhurried stops at the lakes that make the postcards.
Honeymoon · 7 days
South Island Classic
Seven days from Christchurch to Queenstown — Tekapo's turquoise water, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Milford Sound.
7 days South Island
Trip highlights
Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo
Hooker Valley Track, Aoraki / Mount Cook
Milford Sound cruise
Two nights in Queenstown
Day by day
7 days- 1
Arrive Christchurch
Transfer and an easy evening in the garden city.
- 2
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
Across the Canterbury plains to the turquoise lake.
- 3
Tekapo → Mount Cook
Hooker Valley walk and a stargazing evening.
- 4
Mount Cook → Queenstown
Past Lake Pūkaki and the Lindis Pass.
- 5
Milford Sound
Full-day Fiordland journey with a nature cruise.
- 6
Queenstown
Free day for adventure, wineries or the gondola.
- 7
Depart Queenstown
Airport transfer.
What's included
- 4-star accommodation
- Private transfers
- Milford Sound cruise
- Daily breakfast
- 24/7 local WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities and personal spending
Make it yours
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Glen Eden, Auckland
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