New Zealand has a unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Maori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.

Day 1 Arrive Christchurch

Meeting service and pick up your car at the airport depot and drive to your hotel for the night.

Overnight: Elm Tree House

Day 2 Christchurch/Dunedin (362km) B

Make your way to New Zealand’s “Scottish City”, Dunedin. On the way view the Moeraki Boulders and turn off the main road to explore some of the Central South Island scenery.

Overnight: Glendinning House

Day 3 Dunedin B

A day at leisure to explore Dunedin City and the peninsula which is home to penguins, seals and the mighty albatross.

Overnight: Glendinning House .

Day 4 Dunedin/the Catlins (170km) BD

Drive along some of the South Island’s most beautiful coastline and stop for short walks on the beaches or through the native bush. Tonight stay on a South Catlins farm.

Overnight: Catlins Farmstay .

Day 5 The Catlins/Stewart Island (75km) B

Take time to enjoy your rural setting before travelling to Bluff and then by ferry to Stewart Island. Leave your car at safe storage at Bluff (additional cost applies).

Overnight: Greenvale B&B .

Day 6 Day at leisure - Stewart Island B

A day of leisure to explore Stewart Island. A boat ride is included to visit the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island.

Overnight: Greenvale B&B

Day 7 Stewart Island/Te Anau (210km) BD

This morning catch the ferry back to the South Island and travel via the Southern Scenic route to Te Anau.
Overnight: Fiordland Lodge Log Cabin

Day 8 Te Anau/Overnight Cruise on Doubtful Sounds (210km) BD

Overnight: Overnight Cruise on Doubtful Sound Note:
Cruise does not operate mid May to 31st of August - during this time tour will spend two nights in Te Anau with a full day Doubtful Sound Cruise ex Manapouri including a picnic lunch on board.

Day 9 Doubtful Sound/Queenstown (205km) B

After returning to the wharf at Doubtful Sound retrace your steps to Manapouri and then on by car to the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown.

Overnight: Browns Boutique Hotel