ITINERARY 

DAY 1 ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self-drive to your accommodation.  Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped
Southern Alps.  This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent. Overnight: Christchurch

DAY 2 CHRISTCHURCH - TEKAPO/MT COOK REGION

Depart a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes.  At Lake Tekapo the solitary
‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Thought-provoking, educational and entertaining, the Dark Sky
Experience is an experience which will forever change the way you see the night sky.  Lap up the  fresh air and sparling skies in this International Dark Sky Reserve.  Overnight:
Tekapo or Mt Cook Region.

DAY 3 TEKAPO/MT COOK REGION – QUEENSTOWN

Embrace the dramatic vast landscape of a rugged land of ice and rock that showcases multiple giant peaks including New Zealand's highest mountain.  Then hug the shores of
beautiful Lake Pukaki before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown.  Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 4 QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND – QUEENSTOWN

Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.  Today's stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown

DAY 5 QUEENSTOWN

Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown
has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World. Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown 

DAY 6 QUEENSTOWN – CHRISTCHURCH 

Return north through the powerful landscape of the Central Otago region and the dramatic scenery of the Mackenzie region to Christchurch. Overnight:  Christchurch

DAY 7 DEPART CHRISTCHURCH

Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Christchurch Airport.

3 STAR HOTEL

CHRISTCHURCH - BreakFree on Cashel/ Hotel Elms Christchurch/ Scenic Hotel Cotswold Similar
TEKAPO OR MT COOK REGION - - Hermitage Hotel/ The Godley Hotel/ Distinction MacKenzie Country Hotel Similar
QUEENSTOWN - Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview/Heartland Hotel Queenstown Similar

4 STAR HOTEL

CHRISTCHURCH - Parkview on Hagley Similar
TEKAPO OR MT COOK REGION - Hermitage Hotel Similar
QUEENSTOWN - Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront/ Ramada Queenstown Central / Wyndham Garden Queenstown Similar

5 STAR HOTEL

CHRISTCHURCH - Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hotel/ Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel/ Ramada Suites Christchurch Similar
TEKAPO OR MT COOK REGION - Hermitage Hotel Similar
QUEENSTOWN - Crowne Plaza Queenstown Hotel/ Hilton Queenstown/ Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort Similar