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6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Christchurch, New Zealand

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6 days (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked activities and accommodations. Experience the best of the South Island without the hassle of planning which attractions to visit, where to stay, what to do, all without driving long distances on your own. The itinerary ensures a relaxed experience.

Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour.

Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, stargazing, jet boating, a Gondola ride, Kiwi park or Hot Pool Soak, Milford Sound cruise, a tour of Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & an Alpaca farm visit. Choose to finish at Queenstown or Christchurch.

What's Included

  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Private transportation
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not described in the inclusions
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can pick you up from your preferred location in Christchurch City. Please provide a pick-up location that is searchable on google maps.

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Christchurch
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Queenstown
New Zealand

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Day 1

Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch

4 Stops

Day 2

Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Otira Viaduct–Arthur’s Pass National Park–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo

5 Stops

Day 3

Lake Tekapo–Lake Pukaki–Aoraki Mt Cook (Hooker Valley and/or Tasman Glacier View Track)–Lindis Pass–Queenstown

5 Stops

Day 4

Queenstown City Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Central Queenstown Streets, River & Skyline Queenstown)

2 Stops

Day 5

Queenstown – Milford Sound - Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Te Anau

2 Stops

Day 6

Te Anau - Queenstown (Kiwi Park or Hot Pool Soak) - Optional Flight to Christchurch - Christchurch

2 Stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Private transportation
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
  • If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
  • Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
  • Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Kiwi Park or 1 hour of Hot Pool Soak Ticket at Queenstown
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • Optional: Standard Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • WiFi on board
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Packaged water bottles
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
  • Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not described in the inclusions

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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