When you travel with Orlova, not only will you see all the natural icons of the South Island, such as Mount Cook, and Hanmer Springs, the stunning lakes, parks and waterfalls. We also include several complementary activities and experiences as part of your tour.

We have carefully designed our itineraries to showcase New Zeland's scenic beauty and fascinating attractions. Importantly we also take time to relax and appreciate our surrounding at a leisurely pace.

 South island map & what will i see

A Maori cultural evening, a scenic flight, train travel, jet boating, river cruising and whale watching and all entry fees, as well as many other unique and entertaining experiences are all included.  So no dipping into your back pocket, you know what the tour costs will be before you leave home, and no sudden shocks when you get back to your credit card bills.

Weather-dependant activities that have to be postponed will be re-scheduled to be included in your tour where possible.

There are also extra activities that you might like to participate in during the course of your 6/12 or 18 day Orlova experience. We will be only too pleased to alter our existing itineraries and include other points of interest and tailor the tour to your specific needs. Additional activities such as bungy jumping, hang gliding, extra scenic flights, fishing excursions and your choice of dozens of other active and more relaxing pursuits at your own expense. 

The Orlova is available for Private Charter, VIP events, conference and business tours.

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NELSON
New Zealand's sunshine capital, with vineyards and fruit orchards aplenty, and in season, famous juicy Nelson scallops.

PUNAKAIKI
The famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki are unique in the world, and are one of New Zealand's most photographed natural phenomena.

KAIKOURA
Spend two days getting close to nature. This area is renowned for the variety of marine mammals that can been seen, including Sperm Whales and Dusky Dolphins. Visit a lavender farm and explore walkways to learn secrets, customs and protocols when you participate in the Maori cultural tour.  Wine tasting, spectacular mountain and ocean views, sumptuous seafood.

HANMER SPRINGS
The South Island's famous, picturesque hot springs spa town, nestling in a sheltered basin on the edge of the Southern Alps.

CHRISTCHURCH
The Garden City of New Zealand - history, fine-dining, cultural centre, Casino, nightlife and excellent shopping.

6 day Total Harmony tour start and end in Christchurch, taking in the top half of the South Island

12 day Southern Splendour tour start and end in Christchurch, taking in the Southern half of the South island.

18 days Scenicn Grandeur tour are a combination of both of the above mentioned tours, beginning and ending in Christchurch.

CHRISTCHURCH TO KAIKOURA
You will board the luxurious Orlova South, settle back into the most comfortable seat ever found on board a coach and start the day with a scenic tour of beautiful Christchurch following the Avon River. Today you will stop at the International Antarctic Centre, enjoy lunch at a local winery, visit a fishing village an stop off at an increadible picturesque lavender farm. Experience Whale watching and Maori cultural lessons

KAIKOURA TO BLENHEIM
Leaving Kaikoura travel along brilliant coastal roads en-route for Blenheim, in the Marlborough region, the fruit and wine capital of New Zealand. Vineyards, orchards, farmed green-lipped mussels and salmon make this a gourmet's delight.  Pause for a coffee to take in the natural beauty, sample scrumptious goodies along the way, walk along the beach. Participate in whalewatching and Maori cultural lessons.

METHVEN
Famous for its spectacular golf courses, the mighty Rakaia River and Mount Hutt the Southern Hemisphere's highest ski field. Kick start the day with a breathtaking jet boat ride or a round of golf.

MOUNT COOK
Wake up to one world's most amazing view of Mount Cook and take of on a scenic flights in Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's spectacular Mt Cook, the highest mountain in the land.

FOX GLACIER TO PUNAKAIKI
A scrumptious breakfast, experience genuine West Coast hospitality in glacier country at the foot of the rugged Southern Alps, bird life and amazing photographic opportunities. Visit Hokitika the home to the wacky Wildfoods Festival (March) Serveral stops to stretch the legs, capture and feel the region.

 QUEENSTOWN TO FOX GLACIER
Sight seeing tour of Arrowtown, Cromwell and Wanaka, through dramatic scenery where relics of the old gold mining days are plentiful, get a glimpse of Mt Aspiring towering above a magnificent glacier-scupted wilderness. The journey through Mt Aspring National Park a major nature refuge, snaking along the wide Haast River towards the Tasman Sea.

FOX GLACIER
Today is a day to discover the Glacier Alpine region, an alien world of eternal snows and thrusting summits, but exceedingly beautiful to behold.

TE ANAU
An early start (but you wont mind this today) because its a majestic road trip to Milford Sounds that will take your breathe away, with pleasant surprises in the form of anenues of beech trees, golden tussock flats, stony creeks and mirror lakes.

During your Milford Cruise expect close encounters with nature, vast remote wilderness, and an underwater observatory.  Settle back once again in total comfort as we continue our journey to Queenstown, regarded far and wide as the 'Adventure Capital of the World' with skiing in season and dozens of adventurous and gentler activities to be enjoyed.

QUEENSTOWN
Time to gather your thoughts after four fun filled and memorable days, today you can take your own pace.  Choose one of the activities from the option list and enjoy. The evening starts off with a transfer to the Gondola for a delicious meal and cultural evening.

DUNEDIN-INVERCARGILL
2 days to discover Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand, known as the Edinburgh of the South, renowned for its magnificent early architecture and the largest mainland albatross colony in the world. Here you are surrounded by some of the world's best trout fishing rivers.

No early start today unless you really want one,departing approx 11am our journey passes through Balclutha, through the Catlins to Bluff, New Zealand's oyster port, where you have the opportunity to capture wildlife filled bays, native bush, and visit Stirling point. No tour would be complete with out a visit to Burt Munroe exhibition "The World's fastest Indian",  and the largest display of Tuatara.

INVERCARGILL - TE ANAU
After a relazed breakfast we head West over the rolling hills following the well-named Southern Scenic Route passing through Wallacetown, Riverton to Tuatapere.  Your Fiordland adventure begins around mid-day cruising Lake Manapouri, coach trip over Wilmot pass, a healthy picnic lunch followed by a serene almost ghostly overnight cruise on Doubtful Sounds.  *itinerary changes may apply. 

DOUBTFUL SOUNDS - TE ANAU
Real Journeys will deliver you back dockside at Manapouri, where you will board the Orlova and hopefully have some amazing stories to tell your hosts Richard and Raewyn while driving to Te Anau.  Some free time to relax, catch your breath before dinner.