Fiords, Glaciers And Mountains Self Drive Tour South Island

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Fiords, Glaciers, and Mountains Self-Drive Tour

South Island

Personal airport meet and greet, and private transfer to your accommodation

All-inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand-based specialists - so you sit back and relax

An exciting itinerary will be customized to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation

We offer Self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accommodations, activities, and attractions (you select) we book your rental car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day, or perhaps you prefer a Private driver trip (fully guided) or, Escorted coach tours (daily commentary).

This 10-day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch

This tour is all about the icons of the majestic South Island. Head to the world-acclaimed Mount Cook National Park (world heritage site) - before passing the Southern Alps and turquoise waters of alpine lakes, Tekapo, and Pukaki. Beyond the Alps spend time in stunning Lake Te Anau and visit the pristine Milford Sound, the 8th wonder of the world! Queenstown, iconic -the Adventure Capital, gives time to enjoy endless activities before looping back via the magnificent West Coast ancient rain forests and mighty glaciers.

Quick Summary

Fiords, Glaciers, and Mountains Self-Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrival - Christchurch

Your time in Christchurch will begin with a transfer to your hotel, followed by the rest of the day at your leisure

Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Explore Christchurch

A day to explore the evolving city of Christchurch

Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 3: Canterbury - Mackenzie

Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country

Accommodation: Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

Day 4: Central Otago

Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge and Southland to Te Anau

Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Cruising

Take the spectacular Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise

Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Meals included: Lunch

Day 6: Lake Wakatipu

Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown

Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments

Day 7: Queenstown

Take in the stunning alpine scenery of Queenstown on one of the many great activities

Accommodation: Garden Court Suites and Apartments

Day 8: Wanaka

Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before traveling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast

Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 9: Christchurch

Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch

Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Departure

Depart Christchurch today