The Southern Circuit Luxury Self Drive Tour

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Southern Circuit Luxury Self drive tour

This 12 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch

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

An exciting itinerary will be customised 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, 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 sample itinerary below shows you the very best of our South Island. Please note we have deliberately included some two and three night stays - in some premier locations so that you can immerse yourself into, and enjoy, some real Kiwi culture - with the locals!

Starting in beautiful Christchurch (brand new city) this tour takes you along the foothills of the mighty Southern Alps to stunning Mount Cook National Park (world-heritage site). Next onto Dunedin where you have a whole day to discover the unique wildlife of the stunning Otago Peninsula. Continue south to Fiordland Lodge and world-acclaimed Milford Sound (insect repellant!) for you Real Journeys Nature cruise (lunch onbord) - then to the ‘Adventure Capital’ of iconic Queenstown where you have time to enjoy the countless activities on offer here and explore the natural beauty of the region from your base at magical Blanket Bay Lodge overlooking Lake Wakatipu. On your return to Christchurch you journey up the wild remote rugged West Coast (ancient rain forests andmighty glaciers) with the highlight being the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers which you can experience during a heli-hike or scenic flight. You’ll return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine scenic train.

Quick Summary

Southern Circuit Luxury Self drive tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: A day to explore the wildlife and history of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Take the amazing journey to Milford Sound where you'll experience the fiord on a cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Spend the day relaxing or enjoy the many activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Explore the glaciers by air and foot on an amazing heli-hike adventure
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12: Depart Christchurch today