Tēnā koutou e ngā manuhiri o te ao whānui. Greetings to you, our visitors. Wherever you travel in New Zealand, you’ll find we have rich tales to share; of our history, our legends and our future.
On arrival, seat in coach guests will be met and privately transferred to hotel. Self drive guests will collect a rental car and drive to the hotel.
Travel across the Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Continue south to the town of Twizel before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)
Christchurch – Queenstown: 484km (approx 6hrs)
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available and visit historic Arrowtown. Optional activities not included in the tour price.. (B)
Experience the peacefulness and tranquility of Doubtful Sound by coach with 2 boat cruises included, on Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound. This area is not visited as much as Milford Sound and is a piece of paradise! (B)
Queenstown – Manapouri: 172km (approx 2hrs,8mins)
Manapouri – Te Anau: 22km (approx 20mins)
Depart Te Anau this morning and travel to Invercargill wre you will be transferred to Bluff to collect the Stewart Island ferry. On arrival in Oban on Stewart Island, you will enjoy a guided tour of the island by mini coach. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Te Anau – Invercargill: 159km (approx 1hr,55mins)
Today is at your leisure. Many people visit Stewart Island for the natural bush and birdlife and the opportunity to see the native kiwi in the wild! (Optional tours not included in tour price). (B)
Invercargill – Bluff: 28km (approx 30 mins). Ferry crossing to Stewart Island
Today is at your leisure on Stewart Island until check in for your return flight. There are many optional wildlife cruises and walks (optional activities not included in the tour price). On arrival in Invercargill you will be transferred to your accommodation. (B)
Ferry crossing to Bluff. Bluff – Invercargill: 28km (approx 30 mins)
Today seat in coach guests will travel inland to Gore then through to Dunedin by coach. Self drive clients may choose to drive along the Catlin’s Coast, past sweeping beaches and towering cliffs to the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. (B)
Invercargill – Dunedin: 205km (approx 2hrs,35mins)
Depart Dunedin and travel north to the Garden City of Christchurch. This afternoon is at your leisure in Christchurch. (B)
Dunedin – Christchurch: 361km (approx 4hrs,40mins)
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Kiwiway Vacation! (B)
