This 12 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Southern Circuit Luxury self drive tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

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

Day 4: A day to explore the wildlife and history of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Camp Estate at Larnach Castle

Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 6: Take the amazing journey to Milford Sound where you'll experience the fiord on a cruise
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 8: Spend the day relaxing or enjoy the many activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Azur Lodge

Day 9: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 10: Explore the glaciers by air and foot on an amazing heli-hike adventure
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 12: Depart Christchurch today