This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
Discover two of the South Island’s highly regarded boutique wine regions while exploring the magnificent scenery of the Southern Alps, Southern Lakes and West Coast on this 9 day adventure tour.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges & Hotels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
This tour also features:
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 2: Your rental car is delivered, explore the Waipara Valley or take a day trip to charming Akaroa
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 3: Travel to Mt Cook National Park and explore the Tasman Glacier with Glacier Explorers
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus
Day 4: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown
Day 5: Enjoy an afternoon exploring the Central Otago wineries with your own private guide
Accommodation:
Rosewood Matakauri Queenstown
Day 6: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 7: Be introduced to the magical ice world of Franz Josef Glacier on a Heli-hike tour
Accommodation:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Day 8: Follow the stunning coast north along the West Coast, then continue over the Southern Alps on a scenic train journey
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 9: Depart Christchurch today