This 23 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: South Island 23 Day Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
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
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: Return to Te Anau and this afternoon cruise across the lake to the remarkable glowworm caves
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 9: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road to Milford Sound, allow plenty of time for photo stops
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 10: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 11: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 12: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 13: Take a scenic flight or walk to experience the glaciers of Westland National Park
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 14: Follow the windswept coastline north to the Pancake Rocks of Punakaiki
Accommodation: Punakaiki Treehouse

Day 15: Head inland and drive over the Otira Viaduct to Arthur's Pass National Park
Accommodation: Arthurs Pass Alpine Motel

Day 16: Descend to the coastline and pass through the North Canterbury countryside to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 17: Witness whales swimming on the coast of Kaikoura before driving the coastal road to Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 18: Travel via the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive to the idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 19: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 20: Pass between two national parks as you travel to the wild West Coast
Accommodation: Buller Bridge Motel

Day 21: Follow the rugged coastline south to Greymouth
Accommodation: Bella Vista Greymouth

Day 22: Cross the Southern Alps on the great scenic train journey, the TranzAlpine
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 23: Depart Christchurch today