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

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

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, your private transfer will drive you to the George Hotel and the rest of the day is free to explore
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 to Mt Cook National Park
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: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 5: Head north through the rural landscape of Southland to Queenstown and your luxury retreat at Matakauri Lodge
Accommodation: Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown

Day 6: 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 7: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today