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Southern Highlights Wellington to Queenstown

This 8 day tour starts in Wellington and finishes in Queenstown.

Travel from our capital city of Wellington all the way south to the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown. After crossing the Cook Strait and passing through the Marlborough Sounds you'll arrive in the South Island, where your introduced to the wines of the Marlborough region.  Continuing sound you'll visit the marine wildlife mecca of Kaikoura for a whale watching adventure.  In Mt. Cook National Park you'll get up close to the icebergs of the Tasman Glacier lake before the final leg of your travels takes you to the alpine adventure capital of Queenstown.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington airport to your accommodation (IST)

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington hotel to Interislander Ferry (IST)

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Half Day Marlborough Wine Tour

Included activity: Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Meals included: 7 breakfasts

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights Wellington to Queenstown

Day 1: Arrive into Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 2: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Chateau Marlborough

Day 3: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 4: Morning Whale Watch and Drive to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 5: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 6: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown

Day 7: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown

Day 8: Depart Queenstown today