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[5N6D · Round Trip] Christchurch Loop Shuttle · via Dunedin & Oamaru

Newly Launched | Round-trip loop · via Dunedin & Oamaru | 463+ passengers served

The South Island's essential loop, with room to breathe over 5 nights.

South Island 5-Night 6-Day - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
South Island 5-Night 6-Day - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
South Island 5-Night 6-Day - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
South Island 5-Night 6-Day - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
South Island 5-Night 6-Day - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
Instant confirmation Free cancellation up to 48h before Round-trip loop departing/returning Christchurch Board with your booking code

Upcoming Departures

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What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Dedicated shuttle bus (12-seat minivan or 45-seat coach, allocated by booking volume)
  • Pickup from major accommodation areas in Christchurch CBD · returns to the same point (exact spot sent the night before)
  • Lake Tekapo·Mount Cook·Queenstown·Te Anau·Dunedin·Oamaru stops
  • 23kg checked luggage per person
  • Comprehensive vehicle insurance

Not Included

  • Accommodation (5 nights) — see "Book Your Stay" section below
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Tour guide (shuttle only — no guide included)
  • Milford Sound Cruise · Skyline Gondola (optional)
  • Travel insurance

Route Map

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Accommodation must be booked separately at each stop city. You can book directly from the \"Stay & Activities\" section below.

1
DAY 1

Christchurch ➔ Lake Tekapo

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07:45 Meet08:00 Departure · 11:40 ArrivalTotal 3h 40m234 km
  • ├08:00–10:40Christchurch → Fairlie· Fairlie rest stop 20m
  • └11:00–11:40Fairlie → Tekapo· stops & free time
Meet driver at Christchurch CBD Drive to Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo free time & stops (arrival around lunch, then free time) Tekapo area accommodation (book separately)
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Christchurch 1 | DAY 1 Christchurch ➔ Lake Tekapo - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleLake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd 2 | DAY 1 Christchurch ➔ Lake Tekapo - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
2
DAY 2

Lake Tekapo ➔ Mount Cook ➔ Twizel

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07:45 Meet08:00 Departure · 17:00 ArrivalTotal 9h168 km
  • ├08:00–09:30Tekapo → Mount Cook· free time 6h 30m (lunch included)
  • └16:00–17:00Mount Cook → Twizel· stops & free time
Depart Lake Tekapo Lake Pukaki viewpoint Free trekking at Mount Cook Twizel→ stops (arrival before dinner, then free time) Twizel area accommodation (book separately)
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Lake Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd 1 | DAY 2 Lake Tekapo ➔ Mount Cook ➔ Twizel - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleNew Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook 2 | DAY 2 Lake Tekapo ➔ Mount Cook ➔ Twizel - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
3
DAY 3

Twizel ➔ Queenstown

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07:45 Meet08:00 Departure · 12:30 ArrivalTotal 4h 30m210 km
  • ├08:00–10:00Twizel → Cromwell· Cromwell rest stop 20m
  • ├10:20–11:00Cromwell → Arrowtown· stops & free time 1h
  • └12:00–12:30Arrowtown → Queenstown· stops & free time
Depart Twizel Queenstown Arrival * View the Kawarau Bridge bungee platform (43m above the river) * Arrowtown, recreating the atmosphere of the 1800s Gold Rush era * Skyline Gondola · Optional Queenstown CBD stops (arrival around lunch, then free time) Queenstown area accommodation (book separately)
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Lake Wakatipu Queenstown 1 | DAY 3 Twizel ➔ Queenstown - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleLake Wakatipu Queenstown 2 | DAY 3 Twizel ➔ Queenstown - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
4
DAY 4

Queenstown ➔ Fiordland ➔ Milford Sound ➔ Te Anau

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07:15 Meet07:30 Departure · 17:00 ArrivalTotal 9h 30m407 km
  • ├07:30–09:50Queenstown → Te Anau· stops & rest stop 20m
  • ├09:50–12:50Te Anau → Milford Sound· Milford Sound Cruise
  • ⚠ Please book the 1:00 PM (13:00) departure cruise.
  • └15:00–17:00Milford Sound → Te Anau· stops & free time
Depart Queenstown Stop at Milford Sound via Fiordland National Park (free time) Arrive Te Anau — overnight stay

If adverse weather conditions prevent access to Milford Sound, an alternative Queenstown area itinerary may be substituted.

Te Anau area accommodation (book separately)
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Milford Sound 1 | DAY 4 Queenstown ➔ Fiordland ➔ Milford Sound ➔ Te Anau - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleMilford Sound 2 | DAY 4 Queenstown ➔ Fiordland ➔ Milford Sound ➔ Te Anau - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
5
DAY 5

Te Anau ➔ Dunedin

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07:45 Meet08:00 Departure · 12:00 ArrivalTotal 4h292 km
  • ├08:00–09:40Te Anau → Gore· stops & rest stop 20m
  • └10:00–12:00Gore → Dunedin· stops & free time
Depart Te Anau 【 Dunedin Area Sightseeing 】 Dunedin — one of South Island's oldest European-heritage cities Otago University and the Guinness World Record-listed Baldwin Street Dunedin CBD stops Dunedin area accommodation (book separately)
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Milford Sound 1 | DAY 5 Te Anau ➔ Dunedin - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleLake Wakatipu Queenstown 2 | DAY 5 Te Anau ➔ Dunedin - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle
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DAY 6

Dunedin ➔ Oamaru ➔ Christchurch (End)

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07:45 Meet08:00 Departure · 16:00 ArrivalTotal 8h373 km
  • ├08:00–09:30Dunedin → Oamaru· stops & free time 3h
  • ├12:30–14:00Oamaru → Geraldine· stops & rest stop 20m
  • └14:20–16:00Geraldine → Christchurch CBD· stops & tour ends
  • Lunch in Oamaru then continue.
Depart Dunedin A journey north along South Island's east coast Oamaru — known as "Whitestone City" for its Victorian limestone architecture * View 19th-century Victorian buildings of limestone, then Depart to Christchurch Cross the Canterbury Plains, drop off at Christchurch CBD & End
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Christchurch 1 | DAY 6 Dunedin ➔ Oamaru ➔ Christchurch () - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttleChristchurch 2 | DAY 6 Dunedin ➔ Oamaru ➔ Christchurch () - NZ Bus Trail South Island shuttle

Accommodation Booking & Activity Reservation Service

This package covers shuttle transport only. Book both accommodation and activities directly via the links below.

Accommodation at Each Stop

View Christchurch Hotels View Lake Tekapo Hotels View Twizel Hotels View Queenstown Hotels View Te Anau Hotels View Dunedin Hotels

Book Activities

Recommended activities — check live pricing and availability and book instantly.

Milford Sound Cruise

⚠️ Please book the 1:00 PM (13:00) departure cruise. Booking a different departure time may prevent you from returning with the shuttle.

Skyline Gondola Dunedin Wildlife Tour
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Meeting Point & Confirmation Process

1

Booking Confirmation Email

Your booking confirmation and booking code will be sent by email within 1 business day of payment. Simply show your booking code to the driver on departure day.

2

Pickup & Final Return

We pick up from major accommodation areas within Christchurch CBD and return to the same point on Day 6. The exact location and time are sent via WhatsApp between 8–9pm the night before departure.

3

Board 30 Minutes Before Departure

Please arrive at the pickup point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 3N4D package ends one-way in Queenstown. This package loops back to Christchurch and also includes Te Anau, Dunedin, and Oamaru.

Cancellations made 48 hours or more before departure get a full refund.