This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
This 8 day scenic route will give you a wonderful 'taste' of the South Island’s beauty and diversity. Visit its two largest cities, Christchurch and Dunedin, Mt Cook National Park and Te Anau the gateway to Fiordland National Park. You then experience the excitement of Queenstown before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. The finale to this tour is crossing the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train as you return to Christchurch. Along the way you will stay at magnificent luxury retreats set in breath-taking locations.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
This tour also features:
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:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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