South Island Self Drive

10 days
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Drive full circle from Christchurch and back again seeing the many highlights available on the South Island including the famous Pancake Rocks and Franz Josef, Milford Sound and Dunedin.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

What's this trip about?

    Drive full circle from Christchurch and back again seeing the many highlights available on the South Island including the famous Pancake Rocks and Franz Josef, Milford Sound and Dunedin.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Day 1 : Nelson at leisure

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 2 : Nelson to Punakaiki 275 km (180 miles) 5 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 3 : Punakaiki to Glaciers 227 km (135 miles) 4 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 4 : Glacier Region to Queenstown 404 km (251 miles) 6 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 5 : Queenstown at leisure

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 6 : Queenstown to Te Anau 170 km (106 miles) 2.5 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 7 : Te Anau to Dunedin 290 km (180 miles) 4 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 8 : Dunedin to Christchurch 362 km (225 miles) 5 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 9 : Christchurch to your next stop

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

Day 10 : Christchurch to Nelson 428 km (266 miles) 7 hours

After collecting your car depart Christchurch and drive north to Kaikoura, renowned for its year round whale and dolphin watching. Travel via Blenheim and on to Nelson where sunshine, golden beaches, national parks, boutique wineries and waterfront cafes await you.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,089
Price per day$109
Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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