Get your adrenaline pumping on this 10-day South Island expedition — from Christchurch to Queenstown and back.
Ride, fly, hike, and soak in the stunning alpine landscapes, glaciers, and lakes that define New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Perfect for thrill-seekers and explorers looking for the ultimate mix of excitement and scenic beauty.
✔️ Mt Cook National Park
✔️ Queenstown adventures
✔️ Milford Sound Cruise
✔️ Franz Josef Glacier
✔️ TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Visit Botanic Gardens, Riverside Market, and Canterbury Museum.
Evening tram ride or punting on the Avon River.
🏨 Overnight: Christchurch.
Visit Church of the Good Shepherd and lakeside trails.
Relax at Tekapo Hot Springs.
Evening Dark Sky stargazing tour.
🏨 Overnight: Tekapo.
Walk the Hooker Valley Track with glacier views.
Optional: Scenic flight with glacier landing.
🏨 Overnight: Mt Cook Village.
Drive via Lindis Pass, stop at Cromwell fruit stalls.
Evening Skyline gondola & luge rides.
🏨 Overnight: Queenstown.
Morning: Bungy jump or canyon swing.
Afternoon: Shotover Jet Boat ride.
Evening: Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley.
🏨 Overnight: Queenstown.
Stops at Mirror Lakes & Homer Tunnel Lookout.
Cruise Milford Sound, see waterfalls & dolphins.
Optional: Kayaking or return flight.
🏨 Overnight: Queenstown.
Stops: Arrowtown, Cardrona Hotel.
Activities: Roy’s Peak hike, kayak on Lake Wanaka.
🏨 Overnight: Wanaka.
Scenic drive via Haast Pass, Blue Pools, Thunder Creek Falls.
Evening soak at Franz Josef Hot Pools.
🏨 Overnight: Franz Josef.
Choose: Heli-hike, ice climb, or eco-glacier walk.
Visit Lake Matheson (mirror reflections of Mt Cook).
🏨 Overnight: Franz Josef.
Stops: Hokitika Gorge, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Option: TranzAlpine Train ride to Christchurch.
End of tour.
