South Island Journeys Kaikoura, South Island
South Island Journey Consumer Campaign Live: 10 th September 4 th November 2018 Travel Dates: March May 2019 5 Themed Journeys Top of the South Alpine Lakes TranzAlpine Explorer Southern Scenic Discover the South 2
100% Pure New Zealand Specialists Complete 10 training modules Attend Tourism New Zealand event in country or webinar training Visit New Zealand (within last 5 years) 3
Top of the South Marlborough
Top of the South Suggested Length: 6-7 Days (1067km) Highlights: Marine Wildlife Food & Wine Abel Tasman National Park Thermal Hot Springs
Stay: Christchurch Top of the South Day 1 Explore Christchurch s Street Art Punting on the Avon Discover the city-centre and night-life Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Top of the South Day 2 Drive: Christchurch to Kaikōura 2 hours 30 minutes Coastal Pacific Train Christchurch to Blenheim Discover marine wildlife with Dolphin Encounter or Whale Watch Kaikōura Explore the Kaikōura Peninsula Dine at the Pier Hotel Stay at The Heritage Collection White Morph Hotel
Top of the South Day 3 Drive: Kaikōura to Marlborough 4 hours 30 minutes Taste fresh seafood at Nin s Bin Explore wineries with Explore Marlborough Biking Wine Tours Stay and dine in-house at Bay of Many Coves
Top of the South Day 4 Discover Marlborough Sounds with Marlborough Tour Company Seafood Odyssey Drive: Blenheim to Nelson 1 hour 40 minutes Break at Cable Bay Adventure Park Visit National World of Wearable Art and Nelson Classic Car Museum Explore Nelson s city art and heritage precinct Stay at Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Top of the South Day 5 Drive: Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park 1 hour 10 minutes Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle Water taxi, sea kayak & walk Enjoy lunch at Awaroa Lodge Stay at Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Apartments
Top of the South Day 6 Drive: Nelson to Hanmer Springs 4 hours Get your blood pumping with a stop at Murchison with Buller Canyon Jetboat Soak in hot pools at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa Stay at Heritage Hanmer Springs
Top of the South Day 7 Experience a bungy jump, river rafting or jetboating at Hanmer Springs Attractions Drive: Hanmer Springs to Christchurch 1 hour 45 minutes Depart for home!
Top of the South Suggested Length: 6-7 Days (1067km) Highlights: Marine Wildlife Food & Wine Abel Tasman National Park Thermal Hot Springs
Alpine Lakes Roys Peak, Wanaka
Alpine Lakes Journey Suggested Length: 4-5 Days, 611 km Highlights: Christchurch City Mackenzie Country Aoraki/Mount Cook Wanaka Outdoor playground Queenstown Adventure Capital!
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 1 Customers: Meghan & Harry (30 35 years) Stay: Christchurch Pictures to be changed Explore the city center with the historic Christchurch Tramway Christchurch Adventure Park Panoramic views, downhill mountain biking or zipline Eat at the Terrace Stay at Crowne Plaza
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 2 Christchurch Day-Trip: Akaroa Drive: 1 hour 30 minutes Barry s Bay Cheese See dolphins, penguins and seals in the Akaroa Harbour with Black Cat Cruises Browse the shops of the French heritage settlement Return to Christchurch & stay at The George & Montreal Hotel
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 3 Drive: Christchurch to Lake Tekapo 3 hours Explore Aoraki Mount Cook National Park & Glaciers with Air Safaris Scenic Flight Soak at Tekapo Springs Hot Pools Stay at Peppers Bluewater Resort Discover the night sky with Earth & Sky Observatory
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 4 Drive: Lake Tekapo to Aoraki/Mount Cook 1 hour 10 minutes Pictures to be changed Visit the Tasman Glacier terminal lake with Glacier Explorers Walk in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Stay & eat at The Hermitage Hotel
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 5 Drive: Aoraki/Mount Cook to Wanaka 2 hours 30 minutes Lunch at one of the vibrant lakefront cafes Climb alongside Twin Falls, on a via ferrata tour with Wildwire Stay at Belvedere Luxury Apartments Fine dining at a hatted restaurant to great local produce from a food truck
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 6 Explore some of Wanaka s 750kms of tracks and trails! Drive: Wanaka to Queenstown 1 hour Cruise with TSS Earnslaw Skyline Queenstown AJ Hackett Bungy, Paragliding, Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown Queenstown Nightlife: Ferg Burger, The Grille (Eichardts), Little Blackwood Stay at The Rees
Alpine Lakes Journey Day 7 Discover Arrowtown (20 minutes from Queenstown) Eat: Chop Shop Food Merchants (local secret) Explore historic gold mining town with Macetown FWD with Nomad Safaris Drop off your rental car and explore the last minute tourist shops (fudge, kiwi art) at the Queenstown airport
Alpine Lakes Journey Suggested Length: 4-5 Days, 611 km Highlights: Christchurch City Mackenzie Country Aoraki/Mount Cook Wanaka Outdoor playground Queenstown Adventure Capital!
TranzAlpine Journey Franz Josef Glacier
TranzAlpine Journey Suggested Length: 5-6 Days, 867km Highlights: TranzAlpine train Natural wonders Glacier Country Mt Aspiring National Park
TranzAlpine Journey Day 1 Train: Christchurch to Greymouth 3 hours 20 minutes drive TranzAlpine Train (Great Journeys of New Zealand) Step back in time by exploring Shantytown Beer tasting at Monteith s Brewing Co. Stay at Coleraine Greymouth
TranzAlpine Journey Day 2 West Coast Wilderness Trail with Cycle Journeys Drive: Greymouth to Punakaiki 40 minutes Explore the famous pancake rocks with Punakaiki Canoes Underworld Adventures Glowworms, cave rafting & rainforest Stay at Punakaiki Resort
TranzAlpine Journey Day 3 Drive: Punakaiki to Franz Josef & Fox Glacier 3 hours 15 minutes Fly above & walk on a glacier with Franz-Josef Helihike Soak in the Glacier Hot Pools Visit West Coast Wildlife Centre Stay at Rainforest Retreat
TranzAlpine Journey Day 4 Drive: Fox Glacier to Wanaka 3 hours Explore Haast World Heritage Area with Haast River Safaris Guided-walk in Mt Aspiring National Park with Eco Wanaka Adventures Restaurants, bars and the cruisy nightlife in Wanaka! Stay at Ramada Resort Wanaka
TranzAlpine Journey Day 5 Explore the lakefront and water activities on offer! Stand-up paddle boarding Wanaka Water Taxis Drive: Wanaka to Queenstown 1 hour On your way to the airport, discover the boutique shops and cafes in Queenstown
TranzAlpine Journey Suggested Length: 5-6 Days, 867km Highlights: TranzAlpine train Natural wonders Glacier Country Mt Aspiring National Park
Southern Scenic Route Milford Sound
Southern Scenic Route Suggested Length: 5-6 Days, 970km Highlights: Picturesque coastlines Native Wildlife Fiordland National Park Friendly, welcoming locals
Southern Scenic Route Day 1 Customers: Girls trip! Mel, Geri & Emma (mid 30 s) Drive: Christchurch to Dunedin 4 hours 30 minutes View seals, penguins & albatross with Elm Wildlife Tour Iconic Speights Brewery Stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Southern Scenic Route Day 2 Drive: Dunedin to The Catlins 1 hour 40 minutes Explore St Clair surfers dream! Tunnel Beach Waterfalls, walks & wonders in the Catlins! Nugget Point Lighthouse Jack s Blow Hole Pūrākaunui Falls Stay: Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Southern Scenic Route Day 3 Drive: The Catlins to Invercargill 2 hours Swim with Hector s Dolphins at Curio Bay Visit Tumu Toka Curioscape and the Petrified Forest Play with toys of all sizes at Dig This
Southern Scenic Route Day 3 Lunch and chocolate making class at the Seriously Good Chocolate Company Fly to Stewart Island with Stewart Island Flights (20 minutes) Wild Kiwi Encounter with Real Journeys Stay at Church Hill Boutique Lodge
Southern Scenic Route Day 4 Ulva s Guided Walks on Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary, Stewart Island Fly to Invercargill with Stewart Island Flights Stay at Ascot Park Hotel Local Seafood & Beer: Bluff Oysters & Blue Cod
Southern Scenic Route Day 5 Drive: Invercargill to Te Anau 2 hours See glowworms with Real Journeys Te Anau Glowworm Caves Jetboat down the Waiau River on Fiordland Jet Journey through the Fiordland World Status wilderness with the Ata Whenua movie Stay at Distinction Te Anau
Southern Scenic Route Day 6 Drive: Te Anau to Milford Sound 1 hour 40 minutes OR Coach Journey to Milford Sound Milford Sound Cruise & Kayak Southern Discoveries Stay at Milford Sound Lodge
Southern Scenic Route Day 7 Drive: Te Anau to Queenstown 2 hour 40 minutes Explore Glenorchy and the Mt Aspiring National Park with Dart River Jet Stay at Camp Glenorchy
Southern Scenic Route Day 7 Drive: Glenorchy to Queenstown 45 minutes Say ma te wa!
Southern Scenic Route Suggested Length: 5-6 Days, 970km Highlights: Picturesque coastlines Native Wildlife Fiordland National Park Friendly, welcoming locals
Discover the South Moeraki Boulders
Discover the South Suggested Length: 4-5 Days, 839 KM Highlights: Goldmining Heritage Victorian History Larnach Castle Vineyards
Discover the South Day 1 Customers: Two couples Josh & Ash, Chris & Jess Drive: Christchurch to Oamaru 3 hours 20 minutes Explore Oamaru s Victorian precinct Visit Steampunk Playground and Museum Stay at Brydone Hotel Take in the view at Portside Restaurant World s smallest penguins at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Discover the South Day 2 Drive: Oamaru to Dunedin 1 hour 30 minutes Play in the rock marbles at Moeraki Boulders Lunch at Fleur s Place you won t regret it! Discover over 20 wildlife species at the Royal Albatross Centre For something special stay at Larnach Castle Local craft beer at Emerson s Brewery
Discover the South Day 3 Drive: Dunedin to Central Otago 2 hours Roadside orchard stalls apples, pears & plums Jimmy s pies (Southern Icon!) Explore the Roxburgh Gorge Trail with Bike it Now Stay at Olivers Lodge and Stables
Discover the South Day 4-5 High speed thrills at Highlands Motorsport Alpine landing & hot chocolate with Heliview Gastronomic Wine Tasting at Cloudy Bay Stay at Heritage Collection Lake Resort Drive: Central Otago to Queenstown 45 minutes Thank you for visiting!
Discover the South Suggested Length: 4-5 Days, 839 KM Highlights: Goldmining Heritage Victorian History Larnach Castle Vineyards