This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: 9 Day Southern Icons Self Drive

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch City
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 2: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 3: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge and Southland to Te Anau
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 4: Take the spectacular Milford Road to Milford Sound for your cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 6: Take in the stunning alpine scenery of Queenstown on one of the many great activities
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quality Suites Amore

Day 9: Depart Christchurch today