Overview
An intensive itinerary .
Highlights of a diverse landscape and scenery with multi stops and photo opportunities .
This itinerary can be done in the reverse or tailored to your preferences.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- WiFi on board
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Milford cruise $170 person
- TSS EARNSLAW and WALTER PEAK BBQ $189 per person
- Shotover jetboat ride $175 person
- Whale Watch Kaikoura $180 person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup can be organized in advance of tour, please give 5 days notice if not being picked up in South Island (it allows enough time to travel to North Island to start tour from here)
What To Expect
Christchurch to Kaikoura
1 Stop
Kaikoura to Hokitika via Arthur's Pass
3 Stops
Hokitika to Wanaka
3 Stops
Wanaka to Queenstown
3 Stops
Queenstown
2 Stops
Queenstown to Milford Sound
1 Stop
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
1 Stop
Tekapo to Christchurch
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants and children need to have their own booster seats
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Customized South Island Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5540466P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Private transportation.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- WiFi on board.
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- Milford cruise $170 person.
- TSS EARNSLAW and WALTER PEAK BBQ $189 per person.
- Shotover jetboat ride $175 person.
- Whale Watch Kaikoura $180 person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Customized South Island Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Customized South Island Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- WiFi on board
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Milford cruise $170 person
- TSS EARNSLAW and WALTER PEAK BBQ $189 per person
- Shotover jetboat ride $175 person
- Whale Watch Kaikoura $180 person
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants and children need to have their own booster seats
