Decide between the fiords, understand the journey and make time to enjoy Te Anau.
Understand the Manapouri departure, day versus overnight choices and the logistics that make this wilderness excursion different.
Explore guide →Make time for the lake, forest walks and an easier Fiordland itinerary, with useful choices for a two- or three-night stay.
Explore guide →Explore practical planning advice and ideas for your South Island holiday.
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Choose between short scenic outings, demanding day hikes and multi-day tracks, with a clear plan for fitness, bookings and weather.
Explore guide →Choose the places and experiences you most want to enjoy, then build a route with comfortable overnight stops. Keep time for weather changes and avoid treating every transfer day as a sightseeing marathon. These guides help you make the practical decisions before booking.
The South Island is one very good destination out of a very long list. Cooee Tours has been running coaches since 1974 — start with the continent, the country next door, or somewhere further afield.
Every destination below has its own travel guide, things-to-do pages and tour range — built the same way as this one.
A suggested Christchurch-to-Queenstown route with 13 nights, sensible overnight bases and room to enjoy the scenery.
Explore guide →Choose a cruise, plan the journey from Te Anau or Queenstown, and leave time to enjoy Fiordland along the way.
Explore guide →Choose between short scenic outings, demanding day hikes and multi-day tracks, with a clear plan for fitness, bookings and weather.
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