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5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

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5 days (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This immersive 5 day tour from Queenstown 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 showcases the beauty of the South Island in a relaxed way.

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 8-9 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, Milford Sound cruise, a unique tour of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, a scenic gondola ride, thrill jet boating, stargazing in Dark Sky Reserves, the TranzAlpine scenic train ride, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & visiting an Alpaca farm. Start at Queenstown and finish at Christchurch.

What's Included

  • Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
  • Optional: Accommodation for 4 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Food & Drinks (except 4 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
  • Anything not described in the inclusions
  • Travel Insurance
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Meeting and Pickup

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

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Queenstown
New Zealand

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

End point

Christchurch
New Zealand

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

What To Expect

Day 1

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

3 Stops

Day 2

Te Anau - Queenstown City Explore

2 Stops

Day 3

Queenstown-Lindis Pass-Lake Pukaki-Aoraki Mount Cook-Lake Tekapo

5 Stops

Day 4

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

5 Stops

Day 5

Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch

4 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 5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown?

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
  • 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
  • Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale watching cruise at Kaikōura
  • Guide-driver exclusively for your group
  • Food & Drinks (except 4 x breakfast with "With Accommodation" option)
  • Anything not described in the inclusions
  • Travel Insurance

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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