12 Day South Island Road Trip

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12 Day South Island Road Trip

With so many South Island itinerary options, we know you can soon end up in an overwhelming research wormhole. This is exactly why we recommend just getting in touch with us to let us know roughly or exactly what you want so that we can quickly make that perfect itinerary come to life for you.

Share your dream trip and let us create the once-in-a-lifetime getaway you deserve...

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Visited Locations

Christchurch City
Doubtful Sound
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Lake Matheson
Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook National Park
Queenstown City
Te Anau

First Light Travel

Duration
12 Days
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Christchurch
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
11 Nights Accommodation
Rental Vehicle
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
Mount John Stargazing Tekapo
Tekapo Springs Pool Entry
Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour
Doubtful Sound Coach/Cruise/Coach
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Guided Walk
Fox & Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Church of the Good Shepherd
Doubtful Sound
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakitipu
The Tasman Glacier
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Mou Waho Island
Lake Matheson
Lake Tekapo
Mt Cook
Tekapo
Mou Waho
Tranz Alpine
Heli Hike Franz
Doubtful Sound
Queenstown Wine Tasting

Google Rating

5
500 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
361 reviews
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Reviews of this tour....

Helicopter glacier landing
5

Thank you for a well thought and planned itinerary.

Australia
26 Mar 2025

Thank you for a well thought and planned itinerary. Really enjoyed our holiday. Also i am coeliac and Heidi conveyed this to all experiences so was so great to have this sorted for me.

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price