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Independent Travel and Vacation Tours from Christchuch
Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown Tour - Duration:  1 Day

Excitor - Hole In The RockChristchurch - Mt Cook/Aoraki - Queenstown
The majestic beauty of the South Island is a must for any visitor to the South Island and one of the best ways to view the spectacular scenery is aboard a Great Sights luxury coach. This tour takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook.

There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) or walk on one of the may walking tracks before departing to New Zealand's adventure capital - Queenstown.

 
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South Island Circle Tour - Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Excitor - Hole In The RockChristchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Franz Josef - Christchurch
Experience a brief tour of the major highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this three day guided non-escorted independent coach tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown and then up the rugged West Coast to Greymouth, before returning to Christchurch.  During this journey, you will enjoy a visit to the Mount Cook National Park, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel over the mighty Southern Alps.

It is recommended an extended journey is taken, to incorporate additional days in Queenstown and Mount Cook/Aoraki, for a more relaxed sightseeing tour of the South Island.

 
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South Island Southern Discovery Tour - Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights

Excitor - Hole In The RockChristchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Christchurch
Enjoy some of the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this four dayguided non-escorted independent coach tour.  Travel by coach from Christchurch to Mount Cook and Queenstown, where you stay for three nights, before returning to Christchurch. You also visit the majestic Milford Sound with a scenic cruise on this mighty fiord.

 
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South Island Discovery Tour - Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Mt Cook/AorakiChristchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Franz Josef - Christchurch
See all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on a five-day guided non-escorted independent sightseeing. You'll travel by scenic coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel aboard the famous TranzAlpine Express train.  Your five-day exploration of New Zealand's spectacular South Island begins with the stunning scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps and a lunchtime visit to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. After spending the night in Queenstown, you'll take an unforgettable cruise on majestic Milford Sound, surrounded by rock walls scarred by glaciers rising vertically from the sea.

 
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South Island Tour - Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

TranzAlpine trainChristchurch - Franz Josef  - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Mt Cook - Christchurch
See all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on a five-day guided non-escorted independent sightseeing tour. You'll travel by the famous TranzAlpine Express train and coach from Christchurch to Franz Josef to view the glacier, before travelling by scenic coach to Queenstown, on to Milford Sound by scenic coach to experience the majesty of Milford Sound as you cruise the Milford Sound and by scenic coach from Queenstown to Mt Cook/Aoraki and Christchurch. Your five-day exploration of New Zealand's spectacular South Island begins with the stunning scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps and a lunchtime visit to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. After spending the night in Queenstown, you'll take an unforgettable cruise on majestic Milford Sound, surrounded by rock walls scarred by glaciers rising vertically from the sea.

 
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South Island Coastal Splendor Tour - Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights

Excitor - Hole In The RockChristchurch - Dunedin - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Franz Josef - Christchurch
Visit the scenic South Island of New Zealand on this seven day guided non-escorted independent coach tour. Travel by coach and train from Christchurch to the city of Dunedin, then head to Queenstown and up the rugged West Coast before returning to Christchurch. 

The highlights of this tour include a scenic cruise on majestic Milford Sound, a tour of the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin, viewing the mighty Franz Josef Glacier and enjoying scenic Taieri Gorge and TranzAlpine train journeys.

 
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South to North Highlights Tour - Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

Excitor - Hole In The RockChristchurch - Kaikoura - Wellington - Rotorua - Auckland
Journey through the North Island of New Zealand and explore Waitomo, Rotorua and Lake Taupo, and discover the natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch on this 5-day guided non-escorted independent sightseeing tour from Christchurch to Auckland. See the glow worms at Waitomo Caves, relax at Rotorua's geothermal wonderland, see giant sperm whales at play and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand.

This 5-day travel tour will have you travelling by coach, train and ferry with plenty of time at leisure to make this holiday truly magical. 

At Auckland, you can choose from the  many sightseeing tours and attractions in Auckland or you can add one of the many independent travel/tour packages of the North Island from Auckland

 
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