Our Three Days South Island Tours depart from Christchurch around 8:00am on day one, returning late afternoon/early evening on day three. With a maximum of one departure per week, these tours are designed for those with a few extra days available and wanting to venture beyond Canterbury and begin exploring some of the other amazing landscapes the South Island has available.
Pickup and drop off is provided from most of the major hotels and motels within the Christchurch CBD, or from outside the Canterbury Museum
Each tour includes snacks, nibbles, beverages, full lunch, air-conditioned transport, an experienced driver-guide, tailored photography tuition (if required), Hotel & Motel accommodation, all activities and fees (as applicable), and of course photogenic scenery galore!
With five different tour options that probe the South Island beyond Canterbury, and that cover a wide range of stunning locations, the variety of tours on offer is sure to tempt even the most discerning.
Priced From: $1776.10 per person; Duration: 3 days; Max of 6 guests.
Discover the beauty of Milford Sound
Milford Sound Special
Join us on a three day expedition to the spectacular Milford Sound deep in the Fiordland National Park. We journey via Aoraki / Mt Cook and the spectacular Lindis Pass to Queenstown where we spend the night before heading into Milford Sound the following day for simply stunning vistas. Oh, and did I mention a nature cruise on Milford Sound? Superb!
Explore more than just Aoraki Mt Cook
MacKenzie Magic
Three magical days ex Christchurch to explore the entirety of the MacKenzie Basin, including of course an excursion into the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. During this scenic tour we explore the area around Lake Tekapo in depth and go as far south as the famous Lindis Pass before making our way out to the Coast, and Christchurch, via the Waitaki Valley
Explore Otago's Gold Mining Heritage
Central Otago Gold
A three day epic tour exploring the Central Otago Gold area, beginning with the run down to the Lindis Pass and on into Lake Wanaka for a bit of exploration around the area before heading for Queenstown and Alexandra. We couldn’t possibly forget some of the smaller settlements either; places like St Bathans and Naseby, right in the heart of Gold Country
Welcome to the Spectacular West Coast
West Coast Sampler
Travelling from Christchurch via Arthurs Pass we begin our tour at Otira before heading South to explore the area around Hokitika and the Hokitika Gorge before heading towards Greymouth and beyond to explore the famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. Back in Greymouth we track towards Christchurch via the Buller Gorge, Reefton and the Rahu Saddle before stopping in Hanmer Springs for a dip in the hot-pools.
Explore Nelson Lakes Hidden Gems
Nelson Lakes
Three inspiring days ex Christchurch deep into the heart of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Accessed via the Wairau Valley the countryside gets increasingly remote the closer we get to St Arnaud. Weather permitting, we might even try a spot of Astro-photography that night before heading to Maruia Springs Thermal Pools and the Lewis Pass back to Christchurch