3-Day Deep South Adventure from Queenstown
3 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 (Queenstown - Dunedin)
Stop At: Clyde Dam, Old Fruitgrowers Road, Clyde New Zealand
Clyde and it’s hydro-electric dam following the mighty Kawarau River and west past the Milton Hilton (really a prison)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dunedin Botanic Garden, Corner of Great King Street and Opoho Road, Dunedin New Zealand
Arrive into NZ’s most vibrant student town – Dunedin - Visit Baldwin Street (world’s steepest street), for a quick sprint to the top, experience a City tour with an explanation of the sights of Dunedin (Railway station Photo stop and University)
Stop At: Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World, Baldwin Street, Dunedin 9010 New Zealand
Visit Baldwin Street (world’s steepest street), for a quick sprint to the top
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Speight’s Brewery, 200 Rattray Street, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
Optional extra to visit the Speights Brewery!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included - Driver can organise accommodation at On Top Backpackers
Day 2: Day 2: Dunedin - Invercargill via Catlins
Stop At: Waipapa Point road, Otara New Zealand
Waipapa Point Light House
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roaring Bay Penguins & Seals Observatory, 523 The Nuggets Rd, Ahuriri Flat 9271, New Zealand
You may spot some of NZ’s rare and native birds (including the evasive Kiwi), or just chill out in a very peaceful laid back place. Also the best Blue Cod and Chips we’ve ever had.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 590 Waikawa Curio Bay Road, 9884 New Zealand
A gem of a place, a place of rare things, like NZ’s native Hectors Dolphin, Yellow Eyed Penguins and a 180 million-year-old fossilised forest. We then head towards the Catlins Coastal Rain Forest, taking in some wicked beach views, bush walks and waterfalls including Surat Bay or Cannibal Bay, both home to NZ Sea Lions, with a walk on the beach to see them (like being on Discovery Channel!)
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Kaka Point Beach, Kaka Point 9271 New Zealand
Enjoy a scenic stop for the day is Nugget Point, home of seabirds, fur seals and stunning coastal vistas.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 11 Mason St, Bluff 9814, New Zealand
Next head off in the direction of Antarctica stopping in Bluff with a chance to snatch a photo under “that” signpost and optional ferry connections to Stewart Island. (Summer only)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porpoise Bay, Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay New Zealand
Journey into Rakiura National Park you may spot some of NZ’s rare and native birds (including the evasive Kiwi), or just chill out in a very peaceful laid back place.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included - Driver can organise accommodation at Invercargill (Bead Road Holiday Park)
Day 3: Day 3: Invercargill to Queenstown via Milford Sound
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Last day of the journey takes you from Invercargill back to Queenstown through Milford Sounds. Photo stops are taken in the best spots. On arrival into Milford Sound, you board a Jucy Cruise for a tour of the fiord with full commentary provided
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included, drivers can book beds at Base Backpackers Queenstown
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Day 1: Day 1 (Queenstown - Dunedin)
Stop At: Clyde Dam, Old Fruitgrowers Road, Clyde New Zealand
Clyde and it’s hydro-electric dam following the mighty Kawarau River and west past the Milton Hilton (really a prison)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dunedin Botanic Garden, Corner of Great King Street and Opoho Road, Dunedin New Zealand
Arrive into NZ’s most vibrant student town – Dunedin - Visit Baldwin Street (world’s steepest street), for a quick sprint to the top, experience a City tour with an explanation of the sights of Dunedin (Railway station Photo stop and University)
Stop At: Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World, Baldwin Street, Dunedin 9010 New Zealand
Visit Baldwin Street (world’s steepest street), for a quick sprint to the top
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Speight’s Brewery, 200 Rattray Street, Dunedin 9016 New Zealand
Optional extra to visit the Speights Brewery!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included - Driver can organise accommodation at On Top Backpackers
Day 2: Day 2: Dunedin - Invercargill via Catlins
Stop At: Waipapa Point road, Otara New Zealand
Waipapa Point Light House
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roaring Bay Penguins & Seals Observatory, 523 The Nuggets Rd, Ahuriri Flat 9271, New Zealand
You may spot some of NZ’s rare and native birds (including the evasive Kiwi), or just chill out in a very peaceful laid back place. Also the best Blue Cod and Chips we’ve ever had.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: 590 Waikawa Curio Bay Road, 9884 New Zealand
A gem of a place, a place of rare things, like NZ’s native Hectors Dolphin, Yellow Eyed Penguins and a 180 million-year-old fossilised forest. We then head towards the Catlins Coastal Rain Forest, taking in some wicked beach views, bush walks and waterfalls including Surat Bay or Cannibal Bay, both home to NZ Sea Lions, with a walk on the beach to see them (like being on Discovery Channel!)
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Kaka Point Beach, Kaka Point 9271 New Zealand
Enjoy a scenic stop for the day is Nugget Point, home of seabirds, fur seals and stunning coastal vistas.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 11 Mason St, Bluff 9814, New Zealand
Next head off in the direction of Antarctica stopping in Bluff with a chance to snatch a photo under “that” signpost and optional ferry connections to Stewart Island. (Summer only)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porpoise Bay, Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay New Zealand
Journey into Rakiura National Park you may spot some of NZ’s rare and native birds (including the evasive Kiwi), or just chill out in a very peaceful laid back place.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included - Driver can organise accommodation at Invercargill (Bead Road Holiday Park)
Day 3: Day 3: Invercargill to Queenstown via Milford Sound
Stop At: Milford Sound, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
Last day of the journey takes you from Invercargill back to Queenstown through Milford Sounds. Photo stops are taken in the best spots. On arrival into Milford Sound, you board a Jucy Cruise for a tour of the fiord with full commentary provided
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation not included, drivers can book beds at Base Backpackers Queenstown
Included
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- All transfers
- Pick up from central location
- Milford Sound Cruise (If selected)
- Full commentary from our experienced driver guide
- Entry/Admission - Waipapa Point
- Entry/Admission - Curio Bay
- Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
- Entry/Admission - Speight’s Brewery
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
40%
Aquatic
40%
Adrenaline
20%
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