The name says it all, an absolutely magical experience including the very best of the South Island.

Day 1: Christchurch - Dunedin
Travel south across the Canterbury Plains through seaside Timaru, and historic Oamaru to Dunedin "the Edinburgh of the South". Arrive early afternoon. Stay 1 night in Dunedin. Please note no commentary is provided on this journey.

Day 2: Dunedin - Taieri Gorge - Queenstown
This morning is at yuor leisure for optional sightseeing. Board the Taieri Gorge train to Pukerangi where you join your coach to Queenstown. Arrive in the evening. Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Day 3: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
A full day taking in the wonders of Milford and Mitre Peak, aboard a cruise on the Sound, returning to Queenstown by evening.

Day 4: At Queenstown
Today is free for you to enjoy this fabulous alpine resort - we have included the Skyline Gondola in your tour.

Day 5: Queenstown - Glaciers
Travel north, through dense rainforest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to view one of these massive rivers of ice. Stay 1 night in Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers.
 
Day 6: Glaciers - Christchurch
Travel north past Hokitika, to Greymouth. Board the renowned TranzAlpine train and travel through the Otira Tunnel, over Arthur's Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch, arriving early evening.