South Island Coastal Self Drive tour

This 14 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining

1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: South Island Coastal Self Drive tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch today
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains where you'll join the coastline which takes you to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 3: Explore Dunedin or opt for a wildlife encounter on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Follow the Southern Scenic Route through the Catlins to Invercargill
Accommodation: Admiral Court Motel

Day 5: Continue on the Southern Scenic Route as it takes you along the southern coastline of the South Island
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Journey along the magnificent Milford Road for your cruise on Milford Sound
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 9: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road to Punakaiki and the Pancake Rocks
Accommodation: Havenz Punakaiki (Self check in required)

Day 10: Leave the coast and travel between two expansive national parks to reach the laid back city of Nelson
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 11: Explore Abel Tasman National Park home to aqua blue waters and playful seals
Accommodation: The Hotel Nelson

Day 12: Journey through the vineyards to Blenheim
Accommodation: Blenheim Palms Motel

Day 13: Head South today to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 14: Depart Christchurch today