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South Island Mid-Line 6-Day 5-Night Premium Tour · Queenstown to Christchurch

NZ$1,596from / per person

A six-day premium itinerary along the South Island mid-line: Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo, ending in Christchurch.

Highlights

  • 【Queenstown】A world-class honeymoon town, home to the century-old TSS Earnslaw steamship and the Skyline Gondola.
  • 【Wanaka】The scenery of the Southern Alps and Lake Wanaka.
  • 【Mount Cook National Park】Alpine, glacial and lake landscapes.
  • 【Lake Tekapo】In Māori, "a place to sleep beneath the stars" — a world-class dark sky reserve.
  • 【Lake Pukaki】Admire the blue waters and the snowy peaks of Mount Cook.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1Queenstown Airport Pick-up

Meet at the airport at 5:00 pm and arrive in Queenstown, a world-class honeymoon town. Check in at Heritage Hotel Queenstown or an equivalent 4.5-star hotel. Chinese dinner included.

Day 2Queenstown

After the hotel buffet breakfast, cruise Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old TSS Earnslaw, visit Walter Peak Farm and enjoy a BBQ lunch. In the afternoon, ride the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views over Queenstown.

Day 3Queenstown – Wanaka – Mount Cook

Travel to Lake Wanaka and Mount Cook National Park, taking in the alpine, glacial and lake scenery of the South Island. The exact order of sightseeing is arranged by the guide.

Day 4Mount Cook – Tekapo

Explore Mount Cook and the Tekapo lake district, enjoying the lakeside setting, snowy mountains and the dark sky reserve.

Day 5Tekapo Lake District

Enjoy free time at Lake Tekapo and its surroundings, with the breakfast and specialty meals included in the itinerary.

Day 6Tekapo – Christchurch

After breakfast, take photos by Lake Tekapo and admire its "emerald blue" waters. In the afternoon, return to Christchurch for airport transfers; departing flights should be scheduled after 14:00.

Price Table

ItemPrice NZD
AdultNZ$2280
Child 4-12 sharing with one adultNZ$2052
Child 4-12 sharing with two adultsNZ$1824
Child 2-4NZ$1596
Infant under 2, no bed (seat only, no other services)NZ$360
Single supplementNZ$300

Departure Dates

Departs every Sunday; no bookable dates at the moment — final dates are subject to the booking calendar or sales confirmation. Public holidays may incur a surcharge of NZ$300 per adult or child.

Included

  • 4-4.5 star hotel accommodation with hotel breakfast.
  • Meals listed in the itinerary (including Chinese group meals, the TSS farm BBQ and salmon buffet, etc.).
  • All transport throughout the tour, with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide.
  • First-entry attraction tickets and fees: the TSS Earnslaw, farm BBQ, Skyline Gondola and more.

Not Included

  • Guide gratuities: NZ$6 per person per day is suggested.
  • Airfares, visas, optional activities and personal expenses.
  • Additional costs arising from circumstances beyond human control.

Notes

Tour conditions: the operator may adjust the itinerary for weather. No shopping stops are guaranteed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. All prices are in NZD.

Why choose us

A local Mandarin-speaking team, fully licensed (Qualmark / TAANZ / IATA), with itineraries you can verify.

How to book

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Departure info

Prices are indicative only; the live price and confirmed departure status on this site apply.