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

Itinerary summary for: Top of the South Island Self Drive Loop

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Hotel Montreal

Day 2: Head north to Kaikoura where you'll get up close to the resident whale population on your whale watch cruise
Accommodation: Bendamere House B&B

Day 3: Leave the coast and head via the coastal road to the wine growing region of Marlborough
Accommodation: The Peppertree

Day 4: You'll be taken on a tasting tour of some of the best wineries in Marlborough, famous for its Sauvignon Blanc
Accommodation: The Peppertree

Day 5: Take the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive along the edge of the Sounds towards Mapua
Accommodation: Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte

Day 6: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte

Day 7: Skirt the edge of two national parks as you drive towards the rugged West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Day 8: Explore the Pancake Rocks before heading inland towards the Southern Alps
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 9: Make the most of the daily eco activities and wild open spaces of the Wilderness Lodge
Accommodation: Wilderness Lodge, Arthurs Pass

Day 10: Depart Christchurch today