This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: A Taste of the South Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Today enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 4: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Dunluce Bed and Breakfast

Day 5: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 6: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 7: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today