The Southern Circuit Self Drive Tour
New Zealand
Offset: 12 Trees
Tour length 12 days
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christmas & New Year
In-depth Cultural
Family
Private
Partially Guided
Easy
Personalized
Private Room
About this tour
From Christchurch this tour takes you along the foothills of the Southern Alps to Mt. Cook National Park. It’s then onto Dunedin where you have a whole day to discover the unique wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. Continue south to Te Anau and Milford Sound for your Real Journeys Nature Cruise, then to the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown where you have time to enjoy the countless activities on offer here and explore the natural beauty of the region. On your return to Christchurch you journey up the West Coast, with the highlight being the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers which you can experience during a heli-hike or scenic flight if you choose. You’ll return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.Must be 21 years old to rent car.
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General information
Tour ID 249158
Tour length 12 days
Language English
Group size 4
Age range 2 - 100
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Starting point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for your first night.
End point
Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand
Drop you car off at the airport before continuing on your onward journey.
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Day 1: On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation
Day 2: Collect your rental car then explore Christchurch and its surrounding suburbs
Day 3: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast then south for Dunedin
Day 4: Today is yours to explore the history of Dunedin or head out to the Peninsula for amazing wildlife encounters
Day 5: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Day 6: Start early this morning so you have time to enjoy the spectacular Milford Road
Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Day 8: You have today free to explore Queenstown and surrounds
Day 9: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Day 10: Explore the glacier region, we recommend a scenic flight for amazing views
Day 11: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Day 12: Depart Christchurch today
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