6Day/5Nights Southern Heritage, Christchurch

About this activity

A six-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, experience the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook to Queenstown, travel from Queenstown across to Dunedin before returning to Christchurch. Your journey includes a nature cruise in both Milford Sounds and on the Dunedin harbour as well as a guided tour of Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula. The tour includes 5 nights' accommodation.

This tour may operate in reverse order, subject to transport provider availability.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Leisure Tours

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
Included: Guided Tour of Larnach Castle
Included: Wildlife Cruise on Dunedin Harbour
Included: Dunedin Sightseeing tour
Included: Great Sights Coach journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
Included: Lunch
Included: All transfers and coaching
Included: Milford Sound Cruise

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown

Lake Tekapo

30 min

This morning you will depart Christchurch by road and travel south through the Canterbury Plains to Geraldine and then through the rolling hill country of South Canterbury and through Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepard.
Lake Pukaki

Passing by

From Lake Teakpo you will travel across the Tekapo Basin via Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook
Aoraki/Mt. Cook

one hour

On arrival at the Hermitage Mount Cook you will have time to have a look around the village and get some lunch (optional extra). There will be time also to explore the visitors centre in the village.
Lindis Pass

Passing by

From Mount Cook continue through to Queenstown this afternoon by road, initially travelling through the Linda's Pass snow-covered for much of the winter months.
Cromwell

Passing by

From the Lindas Pass the tour will then travel along the shores of Lake Dunstan to the township of Cromwell famous as an area for its fruit growing with numerous roadside stalls selling fresh fruit during the summer months
Stop 6

60 hours

From Cromwell the tour continues through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand where you will send the next three nights

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Day 2 · Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Queenstown

Lake Wakatipu

Passing by

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road initially travelling along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau
Te Anau

30 min

Your first stop today is in the township of Te Anau nestled on the shores of Lake Te Anau and your gateway to Foridland National Park
Te Anau Downs

Passing by

From Te Anau travel through the Te Anau Downs and long the shores of Lake Te Anau prior to entering Foridland National Park
Homer Tunnel

Passing by

Travelling through the national park with photoshops on route you will reach the Homer Tunnel, a three kilometre tunnel carved through the top of a mountain and your gateway to Milford Sound
Milford Sound

3 hours

On arrival in Milford Sound you will join a two hour nature cruise on the sound with a picnic lunch provided.
Mitre Peak

Passing by

On the cruise you will see some spectacular scenery including Mitre Peak and a host of marine and bird life, including New Fur Seals and little Blue Penguins
Lake Te Anau

30 min Admission included

This afternoon retrace your steps to Queenstown by road stopping on route in Te Anau on the shores of the lake which bears its name.
Queenstown

36 hours

Returning to your Queenstown accommodation early evening

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Day 3 · Queenstown - Free Day

Skyline Queenstown

2 hours Admission not included

On this your free day in Queenstown enjoy on or more of the wonderful attractions the township has to offer, such as

The Skyline Gondola,

The Shotover Jet,

TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak,

A J Hackets Bunny Jumping, or

A Gibstone Valley Wine Tour, just to name a few.

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Day 4 · Queenstown - Dunedin

Cromwell

Passing by

This morning you will depart Queenstown by road and travel via the the central Otago townships of Cromwell, Alexandra, Lawrence and Clyde all renown for their fruit growing, specifically stone fruit during the summer months with Orchards dominating the landscape.
Dunedin

36 hours

Dunedin the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and known as the Scotland of the south for its Scottish Heritage. Here in Dunedin you will spend two nights

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Day 5 · Dunedin and Otago Peninsula

Larnach Castle & Gardens

1 h 30 min Admission included

Today you will get to experience the history, natural scenic beauty and the native wildlife unique to this area. from your hotel you will travel by road to Larnach Castle with its shocking history, beautiful gardens and magnificent scenery. A guided tour of the castle has been arranged for your enjoyment.
Otago Peninsula

Passing by

From Larnach Castle you will travel by road to Taiaroa Heads at the end of the peninsula and the entrance to Otago Harbour. Here you will join a wildlife cruise.
Taiaroa Head

1 h 30 min Admission included

Cruising around the Taiaroa Heads you are likely to view while enjoying this nature cruise the Royal Albatross that nest on the rocky slopes of the headland, New Zealand Fur Seals and possibly Hector Dolphins and Little Blue Penguins as well as a host of other marine and bird life.
Dunedin

Passing by

You will return to Dunedin cruising up the length of the harbour to Dunedin City where you will be returned to your Dunedin accommodation by road.

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Day 6 · Dunedin - Oamaru - Timaru - Christchurch

Stop 1

30 min

This the final day of your 7 day tour travels from Dunedin to Christchurch by road. You will be collected from your Dunedin accommodation and transferred to the intercity Coach for your travel to Christchurch with your first stop in Oamaru.
Timaru

15 min

From Oamaru you will continue north to the township of Timaru where you will have another brief stop.
Christchurch

30 min

Late afternoon you will return to the city of Christchurch where your 7 day tour commenced. On arrival in Christchurch your tour concludes with a transfer to your Christchurch accommodation to the Christchurch Airport.
Dunedin

2 hours

This morning you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this magnificent city and its heritage. The tour will include the worlds steepest street, the University of Dunedin, stately homes and historic buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station and the cities great beaches renown for their large surf.

Not included

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

outside Christchurch Bus interchange

End point

outside Christchurch Bus interchange

Using your ticket

You will be provided with a full itinerary from Leisure Tour for your travel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
This is not a fully escorted group tour.
On day one, two, four & six the travel is in a large coach and the passenger numbers may at any given time exceed 35 people.
Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard
This tour may operate in reverse order, subject to transport provider availability.

Options

Single Room

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in a single room
Triple Share

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation
Twin Share

6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch in twin share accommodation