6N South New Zealand Coach Tour | Christchurch, Tekapo &

7 Days 6 Nights

Six nights across the South Island from Christchurch through Lake Tekapo to Queenstown, with return flights and visa included.

Lake Tekapo's turquoise lake and the Church of the Good Shepherd anchor this six-night South Island coach tour that runs from Christchurch over the Mackenzie Country to three nights in Queenstown. Intercity transfers link the route and visa assistance is included for a focused southern trip.

What you see on the South Island route

Christchurch opens on the Canterbury plains, Tekapo brings the star-country lake and Mount Cook views, and Queenstown delivers the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. A single-island focus keeps the driving short.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Christchurch | Garden city

Arrive in Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

Day 2: Christchurch | Canterbury day

Explore the rebuilt city and the surrounding plains.

Day 3: Tekapo | Star-country lake

Drive over the Mackenzie Country to Lake Tekapo.

Day 4: Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

Continue to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

Day 5: Queenstown | Gondola and lake

Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

Day 6: Queenstown | Adventure day

Jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound day.

Day 7: Christchurch | Departure

Return to Christchurch and depart for home.

Inclusions

• 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Christchurch (1 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Hermitage - Holidays Selections DFD (1 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK (3 nights)
• 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Christchurch (1 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 1 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance

  • No
  • Yes
  • Christchurch
  • Christchurch
  • 3 Star / 4 Star
  • Breakfast
  • Christchurch (2N), Tekapo (1N), Queenstown (3N)

Overview

Lake Tekapo's turquoise lake and the Church of the Good Shepherd anchor this six-night South Island coach tour that runs from Christchurch over the Mackenzie Country to three nights in Queenstown. Intercity transfers link the route and visa assistance is included for a focused southern trip.

What you see on the South Island route

Christchurch opens on the Canterbury plains, Tekapo brings the star-country lake and Mount Cook views, and Queenstown delivers the Skyline gondola, Lake Wakatipu and the adventure menu. A single-island focus keeps the driving short.

Trip Highlights

  • Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Mackenzie Country and Mount Cook views
  • Three nights in lakeside Queenstown
  • Skyline gondola over Lake Wakatipu

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Christchurch | Garden city

    Arrive in Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

    Overnight: ibis Christchurch

  • Day
    02

    Christchurch | Canterbury day

    Explore the rebuilt city and the surrounding plains.

    Overnight: ibis Christchurch

  • Day
    03

    Tekapo | Star-country lake

    Drive over the Mackenzie Country to Lake Tekapo.

    Overnight: Hermitage - Holidays Selections DFD

  • Day
    04

    Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

    Continue to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK

  • Day
    05

    Queenstown | Gondola and lake

    Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK

  • Day
    06

    Queenstown | Adventure day

    Jet boats, Arrowtown or a Milford Sound day.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK

  • Day
    07

    Christchurch | Departure

    Return to Christchurch and depart for home.

Cost Includes

  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Hermitage - Holidays Selections DFD (1 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn QUEENSTOWN REMARKABLES PARK (3 nights)
  • • 3-star hotel accommodation — ibis Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 1 activity passes (as per itinerary)
  • • Visa assistance

Cost Excludes

  • Airfare (book your own flights)
  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Saturday June 27, 2026
    Friday July 3, 2026
  • Wednesday July 1, 2026
    Tuesday July 7, 2026
  • Saturday August 1, 2026
    Friday August 7, 2026
  • Tuesday September 1, 2026
    Monday September 7, 2026
  • Thursday October 1, 2026
    Wednesday October 7, 2026
  • Sunday November 1, 2026
    Saturday November 7, 2026
  • Tuesday December 1, 2026
    Monday December 7, 2026
  • Wednesday January 6, 2027
    Tuesday January 12, 2027
  • Tuesday February 2, 2027
    Monday February 8, 2027
  • Thursday March 4, 2027
    Wednesday March 10, 2027
  • Friday April 30, 2027
    Thursday May 6, 2027