From Christchurch: 7-Day South Island Private Tour

Discover the best of New Zealand’s South Island on a 7-day private tour from Christchurch. Visit Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and the Franz Josef Glacier.
Embark on a 7-day private South Island journey from Christchurch, designed to showcase New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes in one seamless adventure.

Day 1 – Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Embark on a 7-day private journey from Christchurch and experience the highlights of New Zealand’s South Island. Travel in a private vehicle with a professional driver/guide, following a carefully planned route through turquoise alpine lakes, mountain passes, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka, the West Coast and Arthur’s Pass.

Day 1 – Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Travel from Christchurch through the Canterbury Plains to Fairlie, then continue to Lake Tekapo. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and enjoy views of Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, with Aoraki/Mount Cook visible in the distance.
Duration: Approx 10–11 hours.

Day 2 – Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Travel through the Mackenzie Basin to Omarama and cross spectacular Lindis Pass. Continue through Central Otago with a scenic stop at Roaring Meg before arriving in Queenstown.
Duration: Approx 10–11 hours.

Day 3 – Queenstown Sightseeing
Explore Queenstown and its scenic surroundings on a private sightseeing tour. Enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps, with time for photographs and exploring the town.
Duration: Approx 8–10 hours.

Day 4 – Milford Sound Day Trip
Travel from Queenstown through Fiordland National Park along the Milford Road, stopping at scenic viewpoints before reaching Milford Sound. Enjoy the dramatic fiord, waterfalls and mountain scenery before returning to Queenstown.
Duration: Approx 12–13 hours.

Day 5 – Queenstown to Franz Josef
Cross the Crown Range and continue to Wānaka for scenic lake and mountain views. Travel along the Haast route and visit the Blue Pools before continuing through the West Coast rainforest to Franz Josef.
Duration: Approximately 10–12 hours.

Day 6 – Franz Josef to Christchurch
Travel north along the West Coast through Hokitika, then cross the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass. Stop at the spectacular Castle Hill limestone formations before continuing across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
Duration: Approx 11–12 hours.

Day 7 – Christchurch
Enjoy private sightseeing in Christchurch, visiting selected city highlights before concluding your journey. The day can be adjusted around your departure schedule.
Duration: Approximately 6–8 hours.

Private & Customisable Experience

This is an exclusive private tour for your group. The suggested itinerary can be customised on request to suit your interests, preferred stops, pace and travel requirements, subject to route feasibility.

Included
Private vehicle throughout the tour
Professional driver/guide
Christchurch pickup and drop-off
All transportation and listed sightseeing stops
Scenic and photography stops along the route

Optional activities, attraction admission fees, meals and accommodation are not included unless specifically stated in your booking and can be arranged on request.

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