Christchurch to Milford Sound and Queenstown
From Christchurch head to Queenstown to make sure you experience Milford Sound during your New Zealand tour. This journey is spectacular but you will spend a lot of time travelling, why not talk to the team and extend your stay in the Mackenzie Country near Lake Tekapo, another day in Queenstown or even stop in the beautiful Te Anau.
Quick Itinerary Details
New Zealand Independent Tour
This suggested tour costs from NZD$2,355 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Christchurch, finishes in Christchurch
3 days/2 nights
Hotel 4 star
Customisable? YES
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NZD$2,355
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What better way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown than a small group, fully-guided day trip that combines all of the key southern highlights such as the famous Lake Tekapo, Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Your accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Ramada Hotel & Suites offers well-appointed apartment-style rooms located in the heart of Queenstown. Experience tranquillity all year round, overlooking the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping and entertainment area.
Embrace the spirit of Milford Sound in this exclusive tour, where rich storytelling and intimate encounters with the land and sea create an experience like no other. From the moment you step onto your high-end transfer in Queenstown, your journey becomes part of the adventure, with cultural storytelling, scenic stops, and exceptional service. Spacious reclining seats, curated refreshments, and panoramic windows ensure you travel in style. In Milford Sound, immerse yourself in the iconic beauty with a glass of New Zealand bubbles in hand, aboard the masterfully redesigned MV Sinbad. Relax in an elegant lounge, indulge in a generous selection of canapés, and take in the fresh Fiordland air from the top deck as expert storytelling brings the history, wildlife, and legends of this extraordinary place to life.
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Your accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites Queenstown Central
Ramada Hotel & Suites offers well-appointed apartment-style rooms located in the heart of Queenstown. Experience tranquillity all year round, overlooking the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping and entertainment area.
This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with magnificent views of the famous Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Queenstown to Christchurch. Led by famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
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Dec 10, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025
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Dec 14, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025
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Dec 16, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025
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Dec 20, 2025
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Dec 21, 2025
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Dec 22, 2025
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Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 24, 2025
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Dec 25, 2025
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Dec 26, 2025
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Dec 27, 2025
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Dec 28, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 30, 2025
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Dec 31, 2025
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