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Southern Highlights and Routeburn Great Walk

This 12 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

This journey offers an ideal balance of iconic sightseeing and invigorating activity, starting and finishing in Ōtautahi / Christchurch. You’ll first have time to explore the majestic alpine environment of Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. The highlight is the 3-day Routeburn Track Guided Walk with Ultimate Hikes, ensuring a safe and fully supported experience with comfortable lodge accommodation each evening. Following your walk, travel the spectacular West Coast before concluding your holiday with the iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train ride back across the Southern Alps. This tour is perfect for active travellers who seek confidence and premium guidance on New Zealand's famous trails.

The rates displayed for this tour are based on a per-person occupancy in the Routeburn Multishare Rooms. These rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are in rooms with up to 6 pax on the Milford Track. For double, twin or single room occupancy, kindly contact our sales consultants.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

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

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

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to Accommodation

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: Routeburn Track 3 Day/2 Night Guided Walk with Ultimate Hikes

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

Meals included: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Southern Highlights and Routeburn Great Walk

Day 1: Haere mai-Welcome to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning before heading to Aoraki-Mount Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Explore Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park and the Southern Alps
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 4: Make your way to the Adventure Capital, Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: Explore Tāhuna-Queenstown today before attending the Routeburn Track briefing
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Begin the Routeburn Track today, hiking to Lake Mackenzie
Accommodation: Mackenzie Lodge

Day 7: Fantastic mountain views on the way to your home for the night, Routeburn Falls Lodge
Accommodation: Routeburn Falls Lodge

Day 8: Descend to the forested lowlands, before you return by coach to Tāhuna-Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 9: Take the Crown Range Road to Wānaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 10: Explore the West Coast Glacier region
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train back to Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 12: Depart Ōtautahi-Christchurch today