Depart the Garden City and head west toward the Southern Alps as your guide shares local insights and points out highlights while the city gives way to wide-open plains and mountain backdrops.

A peaceful alpine lake near Porters Pass, surrounded by tussocklands and crisp mountain air. This short stop offers a calm introduction to the Canterbury high country and its changing landscapes.

Wander freely among dramatic limestone formations shaped by time and once hidden beneath the ocean. Famous for its role in films like The Lord of the Rings and Narnia, this striking landscape is a favourite for photographers, climbers, and curious explorers.

Set beneath the towering peaks of the Southern Alps, this mountain village offers time to choose your own adventure. Walk to the powerful Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, cascading through native forest, or relax in the village with food, coffee, and local browsing.

Take in sweeping views of the Otira Gorge and the remarkable viaduct that makes crossing the Alps possible. This dramatic lookout is also a great place to spot kea, New Zealand’s cheeky alpine parrots.

Descend from the mountains to the rugged West Coast, where rainforest meets the sea. The tour concludes in Greymouth at the iSite Visitor Information Centre, your gateway to the Wild West Coast.