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5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Dunedin

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Overview

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New Zealand's South Island. Enjoy optional handpicked activities and places to stay without needing to worry about planning or driving long distances yourself. The itinerary is designed to showcase the beauty of the South Island in a relaxed way. Start your tour in the charming city of Dunedin and conclude in the vibrant city of Christchurch.

Enjoy comfort of a private tour for your group, benefiting 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, handpicked 7 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, a cruise in Milford Sound, a unique tour of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a scenic gondola ride, thrill jet boating, stargazing in Dark Sky Reserves, and the TranzAlpine scenic train ride.

What's Included

  • Optional: Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
  • Food & Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not described in the inclusions
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup included from your preferred location in Dunedin City. Please wait in the hotel lobby from 5-10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

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Dunedin
New Zealand

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End point

Christchurch
New Zealand

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

Options & Pricing

Start Time • Daily 9:00 AM

What To Expect

Day 1

Dunedin - Te Anau - Te Anau Glowworm Caves

2 Stops

Day 2

Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

3 Stops

Day 3

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

2 Stops

Day 4

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

5 Stops

Day 5

Lake Tekapo - Castle Hill - Arthur’s Pass - TranzAlpine Train - Christchurch

5 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's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Optional: Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast.Private transportation.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: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound.Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.WiFi on board.Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown.Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau.Packaged snacks & chocolates.Packaged water bottles.Guide-driver exclusively for your group. The following is NOT included: Food & Drinks.Travel Insurance.Anything not described in the inclusions. 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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Activity code: C-453440P10

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Optional: Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • 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: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
  • WiFi on board
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola ride with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
  • Packaged snacks & chocolates
  • Packaged water bottles
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Food & Drinks
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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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