Around 12 hrs drive including stops from Christchurch will take you to the most bustling city of South Island, Queenstown.
• Pick-up from your hotel or apartment in Christchurch.
• Drive through Ashburton & take the scenic drive via Geraldine.
• Stretch legs at the picturesque little town of Fairlie.
• Visit the heart of Mackenzie Country, the captivating Lake Tekapo. Visit the Church of Good Shepherd & the well-recognized statue of sheepdog.
• Drive to Mt. John Observatory for unbeatable views of alpine landscapes.
• Take a drive to Lake Pukaki, another long large jewel in the Mackenzie Basin; before you head to the majestic Mount Cook.
• Enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at Hermitage Hotel.
• Time to explore the walks around Mt. Cook or enjoy a scenic flight with glacier landing (at own expense).
• Drive through Lindis Pass offering mountain & tussock grassland scenery.
• One last time stretch legs at the fruit-growing region of Cromwell situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Dunstan, before you reach your destination.
• Drive through beautiful vineyards of Otago Region.
• Drop-off at your hotel or apartment in Queenstown.