Top of the South Island Loop - 10 Day Self Drive Tour

New Zealand

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Tour length 10 days

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Christmas & New Year
Wildlife
Family
Self Drive
Private
Partially Guided
Explorer
Personalized
Private Room

About this tour

Visit the less explored upper South Island, home to amazing wildlife, including whales in Kaikoura and the delightful seal colony in Abel Tasman National Park.  In Blenheim, you’ll sample the region’s best known export, the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc before heading south to the West Coast and Punakaiki Rocks.  You return to Christchurch via Arthur’s Pass National Park, an amazing place to discover natural New Zealand including the cheeky Kea which is regularly seen in the park. We can customise this tour for you - contact us if you'd like to add in any activities or other locations.  Note - driver must be 21 years old.
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General information

Tour ID 161900
Tour length 10 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 International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury Region 8053, New Zealand
Explore more of Christchurch before dropping your rental car at the airport depot and continuing your onward journey.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch Today
Day 2: Pass through the North Canterbury Countryside to Kaikoura
Day 3: Drive Via the Coastal Road Before Reaching the Vineyards of Blenheim
Day 4: Discover the Delightful Wines of Marlborough on a Half Day Wine Tour
Day 5: Travel via the Beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive to the Idyllic Abel Tasman National Park
Day 6: Explore Abel Tasman National Park on a Cruise and Walking Adventure
Day 7: Pass Between Two National Parks as you Travel to the Wild West Coast
Day 8: Head Inland and Drive Over the Otira Viaduct to Arthur's Pass National Park
Day 9: Explore the Many Walks Within the Park or Visit the Fascinating Rock Formations of Castle Hill
Day 10: Depart Christchurch today

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From€1,705/ Person