4-Day South Island Tour with Glow Worm Caves and Walter Peak

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Queenstown's vibrant atmosphere and city highlights
• 02 Experience the charming Walter Peak farm visit with collie dogs
• 03 Visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
• 04 Enjoy a scenic drive via Wanaka, Crown Range, Pukaki, and Tekapo
• 05 Discover Christchurch's rich history and cultural attractions

A direct itinerary for those with limited time, this 4-day journey takes you through New Zealand's South Island with your driver-guide. Travel between Queenstown, Te Anau, Tekapo, and Christchurch, with scenic stops and included activities along the way. Enjoy experiences such as the TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak farm show with barbecue dinner and the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, with accommodation included throughout the tour.

In the evening, enjoy the TSS Earnslaw experience with a barbecue dinner and collie dog show.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Christchurch, Queenstown, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Te Anau

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Queenstown and Walter Peak Experience

• Meet and greet at Queenstown Airport, then commence the tour via Arrowtown before continuing to a Queenstown city tour of the highlights. In the evening, enjoy the TSS Earnslaw experience with a barbecue dinner and collie dog show.

Overnight stay (accommodation included).

2

Day 02

Te Anau and the Glow Worm Caves

• Travel to Te Anau and visit the Glow Worm Caves (2-hour journey one way). Enjoy a free afternoon in Te Anau, then travel back to Queenstown for an overnight stay (accommodation included).

3

Day 03

Scenic Journey to Tekapo

• Travel to Tekapo via Wanaka, Crown Range, and Pukaki, with photographic stops along the way. Continue to Tekapo for an overnight stay (accommodation included).

4

Day 04

Journey to Christchurch

• Travel to Christchurch with photographic stops along the way and enjoy an overnight stay (accommodation included).

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers except where a transfer is needed to Christchurch airport
• Private minivan
• Driver-guide
• Bottled water in the van
• Accommodation in 3- or 4-star accommodation
• TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak farm show with barbecue dinner
• Te Anau Glow Worm Caves

What's Not Included

• Meals
• Activities not listed in the itinerary
• All that is not stated in the itinerary
• Final transfer to Christchurch airport

What to bring

• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Wind jacket

Know before you go

• Extra activities can be added during the tour, but they will be at your cost as they are not pre-booked.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Queenstown, New Zealand

Tour start

Queenstown, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.