Discover New Zealand’s South Island through a mix of mountain scenery, fjord landscapes, panoramic views and unique Antarctic experiences. This New Zealand tour package combines 3 nights in Queenstown with 2 nights in Christchurch, with Milford Sound, Skyline Gondola and the International Antarctic Centre forming the key experiences of the trip.
Your holiday begins in Queenstown with a private airport transfer to your hotel, followed by a relaxed first day to explore the city at your own pace. The next day takes you through Fiordland National Park towards Milford Sound, with scenic stops and short walks along the route before a catamaran cruise through the famous fiord.
Back in Queenstown, enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride with panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. The journey then continues to Christchurch by Intercity bus, where the International Antarctic Centre offers an interactive introduction to Antarctica through exhibits and experiences.
The package includes 4-star accommodation, 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners, selected sightseeing, private airport transfers, Milford Sound coach and cruise, Skyline Gondola, Intercity bus travel and admission to the International Antarctic Centre.
Christchurch Airport / Queenstown Airport
05 Nights / 06 Days
Queenstown → Milford Sound → Christchurch
Available on Request
This New Zealand tour package gives you time to explore Queenstown at your own pace alongside some of the South Island’s key experiences. You spend the first three nights in Queenstown, with a free first day, a full-day Milford Sound coach and cruise tour, and a Skyline Gondola ride. The trip then moves to Christchurch for two nights.
The Milford Sound excursion takes you through Fiordland National Park by coach, with commentary from the driver guides, short walks and photo stops at locations such as Eglinton Valley and Knobs Flat. At Milford Sound, you board a catamaran for a cruise through the fiord, with tea, coffee and lunch served on board, excluding infants.
The journey from Queenstown to Christchurch is by Intercity bus. The transfers to and from the bus stations are not private transfers, so you will need to arrange an Uber or taxi from your Queenstown hotel to the bus stop and from the Christchurch bus stop to your hotel. Your Christchurch stay includes a visit to the International Antarctic Centre, followed by a private airport transfer on the final day.
Arrive at Queenstown Airport and take your private transfer to the hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is free at leisure. You can explore Queenstown independently, with suggested eateries, bars and cafes to be provided closer to arrival.
Overnight: Queenstown
Travel from Queenstown towards Milford Sound on the Pure Milford coach and cruise experience.
The journey takes you through Fiordland National Park, with educational commentary from the experienced driver guides. There will be short walks and photo stops at scenic locations such as Eglinton Valley and Knobs Flat.
On arrival at Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, board a modern catamaran for a cruise through the fiord. The onboard crew provides information about the surrounding flora and fauna during the cruise.
Tea, coffee and lunch are complimentary on board, excluding infants.
Overnight: Queenstown
Enjoy a Skyline Gondola ride for panoramic views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains.
At the top, there is access to a bar, cafe, shops and walking areas amidst the surrounding scenery. The remainder of the day is free.
Overnight: Queenstown
Travel from your Queenstown hotel to the Queenstown bus stop by Uber or taxi.
Board the Intercity bus from Queenstown to Christchurch. On arrival, make your own way from the Christchurch bus stop to your hotel by Uber or taxi.
The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Christchurch
Visit the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch with General Admission included.
Explore its interactive Antarctic-focused exhibits and experiences, including the simulated Antarctic environment, an all-terrain Hägglund vehicle experience and a penguin encounter as described in the package.
The rest of the day is free after the visit.
Overnight: Christchurch
Check out from the hotel and take your private transfer to Christchurch Airport.
Board your return flight home according to your flight schedule.
Departure: Christchurch Airport
The package includes 5 nights of 4-star accommodation:
Queenstown: 3 nights
Christchurch: 2 nights
Hotel names are not provided in the supplied package and should be confirmed before publishing specific hotel details.
Private airport transfers are included from Queenstown Airport to your hotel on arrival and from your Christchurch hotel to Christchurch Airport on departure.
The Queenstown to Christchurch journey is covered by Intercity bus.
Transfers between the Queenstown hotel and bus stop, and between the Christchurch bus stop and hotel, are arranged by Uber or taxi and are not listed as private hotel transfers in the package.
The Milford Sound experience combines coach travel with a cruise.
