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South Island 21 Day Self Drive Tour
This 21 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
This comprehensive tour carves a figure eight through spectacular South Island scenery. From Christchurch travel through the Mackenzie Country to Mt Cook, then on to Otago and Dunedin. An exploration of the remote Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park follows, before heading north to Queenstown and then to the West Coast Glaciers. Crossing the Southern Alps enjoy a night in Arthur's Pass National Park before heading to the east coast and Kaikoura. Enjoy the Marlborough wine region and the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park before turning south along the wild west coast. You return to Christchurch on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
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Itinerary summary for: South Island 21 Day Self Drive Tour
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch today
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 2: Explore the ever changing city of Christchurch or maybe take a day trip to Akaroa
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 3: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 4: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 5: Discover the wildlife of Otago Peninsula or stroll past the historic buildings of Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 6: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 7: Take the journey to the 'Sound of Silence' for your overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
Accommodation:
Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound
Day 8: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 9: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 10: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 11: Take a scenic flight or walk to experience the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 12: Follow the windswept coastline north to the Pancake Rocks of Punakaiki
Accommodation:
Havenz Punakaiki (Self check in required)
Day 13: Head inland and drive over the Otira Viaduct to Arthur's Pass National Park
Accommodation:
Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel
Day 14: Descend to the coastline and pass through the North Canterbury countryside to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 15: Drive the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Blenheim
Day 16: Travel via the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 17: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation:
Ocean View Chalets
Day 18: Pass between two national parks as you travel to the wild West Coast
Accommodation:
Buller Bridge Motel
Day 19: Follow the rugged coastline south to Greymouth
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Greymouth
Day 20: Cross the Southern Alps on the great scenic train journey, the TranzAlpine
Accommodation:
Bella Vista Christchurch
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today