South Island Discovery

Day 1  Christchurch      
Start your South Island discovery in the Garden City of Christchurch before your motorhome adventure begins tomorrow.  

Day 2  Christchurch to Oamaru    
Collect your motorhome and drive south along the sparkling coastline to Oamaru, home to the world’s smallest penguins.      

Day 3  Oamaru to Dunedin      
Continue south to the harbour city of Dunedin known for its Scottish heritage. Wander amongst the grand Victorian mansions and visit Larnach, New Zealand’s only castle.      

Days 4-5  Dunedin to Te Anau  
Te Anau is the gateway to the spectacular Fiordland National Park. Offering superb hiking trails, scenic cruises and sensational coastal scenery, this corner of New Zealand is simply stunning. On day 5, embark on one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives through beech forests and past mirror lakes for a cruise on dramatic Milford Sound.      

Day 6  Te Anau to Queenstown    
Head north to New Zealand’s adventure capital and surely one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Queenstown offers a wide range of outdoor activities and hiking opportunities as well as fantastic dining options.      

Days 7-8  Queenstown  
Take a ride on the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak for spectacular views across The Remarkables and Queenstown below. Day 8 is free to continue your explorations in this vibrant mountain city.      

Day 9  Queenstown to Fox Glacier      
Journey to Glacier Country on the west coast and explore this awe-inspiring landscape.  

Day 10  Fox Glacier      
Perhaps spend the day at Lake Matheson, one of the most photographed lakes in New Zealand. For something really special, we highly recommend a scenic helicopter flight over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.      

Day 11  Fox Glacier to Punakaiki
Drive up the wild, rugged yet mesmerising west coast to Punakaiki, surrounded by limestone cliffs, coastal forests and pristine rivers.      

Day 12  Punakaiki to Marlborough      
Journey to the picture perfect Marlborough region to spend your last few days sipping world-famous Sauvignon Blanc and devouring fresh local seafood.      

Day 13  Marlborough to Gibson Bridge Vineyard
Spend your evening at the exclusive Gibson Bridge Vineyard for a unique and atmospheric night. Sample local delicacies from your gourmet hamper and relax with a bottle of wine from the estate.      

Days 14-15  Gibson Bridge Vineyard to Christchurch      
Head down the east coast back to Christchurch to drop off your motorhome, stop en route in Kaikoura and perhaps join a whale watching tour. Drop your motorhome off before enjoying your final evening in a hotel in Christchurch.