Taste of the South - 8 Day Self Drive Tour

New Zealand

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Tour length 8 days

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Christmas & New Year
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Wildlife
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Self Drive
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About this tour

One of our most popular tours this 8 day scenic route will give you a wonderful 'taste' of the South Islands beauty and diversity. Visit its two largest cities of Christchurch and Dunedin, Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook National Park, the gateway to Fiordland National Park, Te Anau. Then Queenstown's excitement and adventure before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. Finally, cross the Southern Alps on board the world-famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch. A fitting end to your 'taste of the south'. We can customise this tour for you - contact us if you'd like to add in any activities or other locations.  Driver must be 21 years old. 
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General information

Tour ID 161898
Tour length 8 days
Language English
Group size 10
Age range 2 - 99

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Discover New Zealand

Starting point

Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from the airport upon arrival

End point

Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the airport to continue your onward journey

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City also known as the 'Garden City'
Day 2: Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Day 3: Head across the Waitaki valley to the east coast and south to Dunedin
Day 4: Drive through rich farmland heading west to Queenstown
Day 5: Today experience the thrilling Shotover Jet before a sumptuous Kiwi BBQ at Walter Peak
Day 6: Cross New Zealand's highest sealed road to Wanaka and onto the West Coast
Day 7: Head north take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Day 8: Depart Christchurch today

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From€1,869/ Person