Wellington - Mt Cook - Queenstown

Overview

This journey includes some of New Zealand’s most impressive landscapes and wildlife experiences. Update your knowledge of New Zealand at Te Papa museum before catching the ferry to Picton - the Marlborough Sounds are your first taste of the South Island’s stunning scenery. The beautiful coastal road to Kaikoura gets you in the right mood to enjoy a whale watching trip and other wildlife encounters. Christchurch city is a touch of elegant urbanity and culture before you head for the tussocky wilds of the MacKenzie Country and the peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. The glamorous adventure town of Queenstown tops off your alpine experience.

Route Summary