6 day Mt. Cook, Queenstown Milford Sound and Dunedin
Travel Christchurch to Mt Cook to Queenstown, then visit Milford Sound before heading to Dunedin, finish your tour in Christchurch

Included in this tour package
- Accommodation: 5 nights, Hotel 3 star
- Includes: All coach tour transport as specified in this tour package
- Includes: All breakfasts
- Includes: Private airport transfers
- Includes: Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise



At a glance - 6 day Mt. Cook, Queenstown Milford Sound and Dunedin
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, transfer to accommodation. Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown. Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 3: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys. Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Day 4: Queenstown to Dunedin by Intercity coach. Accommodation: Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge
Day 5: Dunedin to Christchurch. Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
Day 6: Depart Christchurch today.
Back to top6 day Mt. Cook, Queenstown Milford Sound and Dunedin - Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, transfer to accommodation

Private transfer Christchurch Airport to your accommodation
On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY - Christchurch Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24 Hour Pass
Discover the true magic of city sightseeing on-board this city tour bus. With a mix of open and closed top buses, you will ride in comfort and style, enjoying spectacular views. Join friendly local guides as they take you on a journey of discovery through Christchurch. Listen to "live" entertaining and informative commentary and learn about the fascinating history, from pioneering days to modern times.
Your Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
The Heartland Hotel Cotswold is just a few minutes walk to boutique shopping at Merivale and Hagley Park. The distinctive architecture of the Heartland Hotel Cotswold reflects Christchurch's image as the most English of cities outside of England.
Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown

Christchurch to Queenstown with GreatSights (includes lunch)
Leaving Christchurch early, you will travel through the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plains to the shores of the stunning, glacier-fed Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd and take in the sights of the spectacular Southern Alps. Then continue to the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook, situated in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Rising to 3,754 metres high, Aoraki certainly lives up to its name, which in Māori can be translated as 'cloud piercer'.
At Mt Cook Village you'll enjoy lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel. After lunch you'll have time to explore the village and soak up the view. The tour continues south, past Lake Pukaki and through the tawny tussock of the Mackenzie Country. En route, enjoy a stop in the quaint village of Omarama. Your tour concludes in the evening upon reaching Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Your Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
The Heartland Hotel Queenstown is the ideal place to stay if you want to be close to all the action of Queenstown's main centre, yet be elevated enough to take advantage of the spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu to the mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys

Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown
Return luxury coach transport from Queenstown to Milford Sound, with a 1 hour 40 minute Cruise along the full length of the fiord. On boarding a Real Journeys luxury glass-roofed coach in Queenstown or Te Anau, you will enjoy a relaxing trip along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and through the rolling countryside to Te Anau. The coach driver provides an informative commentary. After a morning tea break in Te Anau, where you have the option of purchasing refreshments, the coach continues along the spectacular Milford Road. There is time for photo stops and short walks along the way. On reaching Milford Sound, you board the modern, spacious vessel for a leisurely cruise in the fiord. The cruise provides excellent viewing opportunities and plenty of time is available to enjoy waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and the wildlife. During the cruise your friendly crew provide commentaries in several languages and point out the sights such as Mitre Peak and the Pembroke Glacier.
Your Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Queenstown
The Heartland Hotel Queenstown is the ideal place to stay if you want to be close to all the action of Queenstown's main centre, yet be elevated enough to take advantage of the spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu to the mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Queenstown to Dunedin by Intercity coach

Private transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Coach Stop
You will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the coach stop.
Queenstown to Dunedin by InterCity Coach
Enjoy this scenic coach trip across the magnificent Central Otago countryside to the Edinburgh of the South, Dunedin. Pass through Cromwell, Clyde, Alexandra,, Raes Junction and many more of the historic towns of the gold mining region.
Dunedin Coach Stop to Accommodation Transfer with Iconic
On arrival into Dunedin you will be met from your coach and transferred to your accommodation.
Your Accommodation: Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge
Nestled in landscaped gardens, the Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge is located within two acres of beautifully kept garden, and just a short drive to the city centre.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Dunedin to Christchurch

Dunedin Accommodation to Coach Stop Transfer with Iconic
You will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to the coach stop in time for your departure.
Dunedin to Christchurch by InterCity Coach
The drive follows the Otago Coastline as you head north from Dunedin. Pass through the unique town of Oamaru, famous for its buildings constructed with the unique locally quarried white stone. The port town of Timaru is next and then the vast Canterbury Plains. Crossing New Zealand's longest bridge at Rakaia you can view some great examples of the South Island's famous braided rivers.
Private transfer Lichfield St stop to your accommodation
A private transfer will collect you from the coach stop and transfer you to your accommodation.
Your Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
The Heartland Hotel Cotswold is just a few minutes walk to boutique shopping at Merivale and Hagley Park. The distinctive architecture of the Heartland Hotel Cotswold reflects Christchurch's image as the most English of cities outside of England.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Depart Christchurch today
Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to Christchurch Airport in time for your departing flight.