New

Southern Highlights Tour - 3 Days / 2 Nights

From NZD$1500

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 72 hours

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Discover the very best of New Zealand’s Deep South on this premium small-group journey from Queenstown. Travel in comfort aboard luxury coaches, stay in handpicked Distinction Hotels, and experience a mix of iconic highlights and lesser-known gems. From heritage rail journeys and wild coastal scenery to the towering cliffs of Milford Sound, every day delivers unforgettable moments. With expert guides, seamless logistics, and breathtaking landscapes, this is southern New Zealand done properly.

Please note

This package combines three separate one-way day tours. Your guide and group will vary each day, giving you the chance to connect with multiple passionate local guides throughout your journey.

Itinerary

Why You’ll Love This

A scenic rail journey through dramatic gorges on the Taieri Gorge Train

Wild and rugged coastal beauty along the Catlins Coast

Historic Central Otago towns full of character and stories

An unforgettable cruise through the fjords of Milford Sound

Premium accommodation perfectly placed for comfort and relaxation

A small-group experience that feels personal, relaxed and immersive

What’s Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown

All transport in a luxury 15-seat coach

Two nights of premium accommodation at Distinction Hotels

Taieri Gorge Train journey and ticket

Milford Sound cruise with lunch

A small group experience with our famously passionate guides - you'll meet a different expert guide each day

Please note

Exclusions: Meals except lunch on Milford Sound cruise.


Please allow up to 48 hours for us to confirm your booking. Once done we will be in touch with further details for each day of the journey.

The tour itinerary may operate in reverse depending on availability. You will be advised accordingly.

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

2/20/2026

Endless highlights on this tour

If you are looking for the absolute best way to get around and see the southern half of the island, look no further! We had the most passionate guides (Joseph, Jason, and Jonathan) and every detail of the trip/itinerary was well planned out with excellent communication. We gained so much knowledge about the history, terrain, flora/fauna, and of course memories to last a lifetime. We never wanted it to end. We cannot wait until we can come back and see more of NZ with Cheeky Kiwi :)

Mikhaila S

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