This 15 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.
Starting and finishing in the alpine resort of Queenstown, this 15 day tour explores the best of the South Island, going as far north as the remarkable Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki. Included are two of the most scenic road trips in the world, the Milford and West Coast Roads as well as activities that will take you to breath-taking locations. Have your camera at the ready!
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
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: Arrive into Queenstown, transfer to hotel and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 2: Experience the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park on the Dart River Safari
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 3: This morning, collect your rental vehicle and make your way over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation:
Edgewater
Day 4: Allow plenty of time for photo stops during your drive through the Haast Pass to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 5: Explore the West Coast Glacier region overland and by helicopter
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 6: Follow the spectacular West Coast to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Day 7: Punakaiki to Christchurch including the Tranz AlpineTrain from Greymouth to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Distinction Hotel Christchurch
Day 8: Collect your rental vehicle and explore Christchurch
Accommodation:
Distinction Hotel Christchurch
Day 9: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park, here you'll get up close to icebergs on the Glacier Lake
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room
Day 10: Follow the Waitaki River to the coast, then south to the Scottish influence city of Dunedin
Accommodation:
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Day 11: Explore Otago Peninsula and the resident wildlife
Accommodation:
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Day 12: Head south to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Day 13: Travel one of the world's most scenic roads to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation:
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Day 14: Back to Queenstown today and enjoy a special dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 15: Depart Queenstown today