This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: South Island Coastal Self Drive tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch today
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains to picturesque Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 3: Discover Dunedin or embark on a wildlife adventure on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Follow the Southern Scenic Route through the Catlins to Invercargill
Accommodation: Admiral Court Motel

Day 5: Continue on the Southern Scenic Route as it takes you to Te Anau - gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Journey along the iconic Milford Road, leading to your scenic cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 9: Drive north along the stunning West Coast to Punakaiki and explore Pancake Rocks
Accommodation: Punakaiki Treehouse

Day 10: Leave the coast and travel between two expansive national parks to reach the laid back city of Nelson
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 11: Discover Abel Tasman National Park – where aqua blue waters meet playful seals
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 12: Journey through the vineyards to Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 13: Journey south back to vibrant Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 14: Farewell Christchurch