This 21 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

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 even experience unique farm life and wine tour
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: Punakaiki Treehouse

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, Kaikōura

Day 15: Drive the coastal road before reaching the vineyards of Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

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