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3-Day South Island Highlights Private Tour
Christchurch • Lake Tekapo • Aoraki / Mount Cook • Queenstown
NZ$1499/day - 5 people
Experience the very best of New Zealand's spectacular South Island on this carefully crafted 3-day private tour, combining vibrant cities, breathtaking alpine scenery, crystal-clear lakes, charming historic towns, and world-famous landscapes.
Begin your journey in Christchurch, known as the Garden City, before travelling across the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, and Queenstown.
Your final day showcases the best of Queenstown, including Skyline Gondola, Queenstown Gardens, Arrowtown, and the Gibbston Valley wine region.
Tour Highlights
- Private vehicle with a dedicated local driver-guide
- Christchurch city highlights and coastal viewpoints
- Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Lake Pukaki
- Lindis Pass, Cromwell, Arrowtown, and Queenstown
- Flexible scenic stops and photo opportunities
Included and Excluded
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
- Scenic sightseeing throughout the tour
- Flexible itinerary with photo stops
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Winery tasting fees
- Admission fees to attractions not specifically listed in the Includes
- Any optional attraction or experience entry fees
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :3 Days
- Explore the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park, Riverside Market, Cathedral Square, and the Cardboard Cathedral.
- Ride the Christchurch Gondola for panoramic views.
- Finish at Lyttelton Harbour Lookout and Sumner Beach.
- Overnight: Christchurch
Christchurch City Highlights
- Travel through the Canterbury Plains to Fairlie and Lake Tekapo.
- Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and admire Lake Tekapo's turquoise waters.
- Continue along Lake Pukaki to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
- Journey through Lindis Pass and Cromwell before arriving in Queenstown.
- Overnight: Queenstown
Christchurch • Lake Tekapo • Aoraki / Mount Cook • Queenstown
- Ride the Skyline Gondola for views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
- Explore Queenstown Gardens and the waterfront.
- Visit Arrowtown and continue to the Gibbston Valley wine region.
- Enjoy time in Queenstown town centre before the tour concludes.
Queenstown Highlights
Perfect for couples, families, and small groups, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to New Zealand's South Island without the hassle of self-driving.