Self Drive Tour

Arrive in Auckland International Airport. Pick up self drive rental car on arrival and drive to hotel.

Self drive Auckland / Waitomo View world famous Glow-worm Caves. Continue to Rotorua.

Self drive sightseeing including Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, [Te Puia], Rainbow Springs, Agrodome agricultural show.PM at leisure for own arrangements with self drive rental car.

AM free to relax or explore Rotorua. PM travel Rotorua/Cambridge/Auckland by self drive.

Arrive Christchurch International Airport. Pick up rental car & drive to hotel.

Depart Christchurch and drive via Lake Tekapo with a view of Mt Cook en Route, to reach your hotel in  Queenstown.

Lake Takepo, Mount Cook national park 

Drive from Queenstown through spectacular Homer Tunnel and Eglington Valley to world famous Milford Sound. Enjoy cruise on Sound. Retrace journey to Queenstown by self drive rental car on completion.

Milford sound cruise, Eglington valley 

Drive through historic Central Otago region to arrive in Dunedin. PM excursion to beautiful Otago peninsula for an opportunity to visit Larnach Castle grounds and to view local wildlife at the Royal Albatross Centre, & Yellow-eyed penguins, Blue penguins, and seals from a local farm.

Scenic drive through Central Otago region, famous for NZ Pinot Noir wines 

Depart Dunedin. Travel north & inland via Mt. Cook to arr ive in Christchurch.

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Arrive Christchurch International Airport. Pick up rental car on arrival and drive to the hotel. Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

Depart Christchurch and drive via Lake Tekapo with views of Mount Cook the highest mountain in N.Z., to reach the 'alpine resort' of Queenstown. Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

Today is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown with self drive rental car. Optional activities include: jet boating, cruise on Lake Wakatipu, visit a sheep station, take a gondola up to the top of Bob's Peak and the Skyline Restaurant for a magnificent view over Queenstown to the lake and mountains beyond. Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

Drive from Queenstown through spectacular Homer Tunnel and Eglington Valley to world famous Milford Sound. Enjoy cruise on Sound. Retrace journey to Te Anau after the cruise by self drive rental car. Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

Self drive through fertile Southland farming region to arrive at Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. PM sightseeing excursion to beautiful Otago Peninsula for an opportunity to visit Larnach Castle grounds and to view local wildlife at the Royal Albatross Centre & Yellow-eyed penguins, Blue penguins, and seals from a local farm.Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

Depart Dunedin and self drive to Mount Cook via Oamaru and the Waitaki Valley. Continue on via Lake Tekapo to the 'Garden City' of Christchurch. Optional Dinner at a local Restaurant.

AM city sightseeing tour of Christchurch by self drive rental car.Drive to Christchurch Airport and drop off rental car. Depart New Zealand.

Arrive at Auckland International Airport. Pick up self drive rental car on arrival and drive to the hotel. 

Drive from Auckland to Waitomo through the lush Waikato region. View world famous Glow-worm caves after which continue to Rotorua.

AM Rotorua sightseeing including Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve [Te Puia], Rainbow Springs and Agrodome agricultural show by self drive. Drive to Rotorua Airport and drop off rental car before checking in for flight. Fly Rotorua / Queenstown on afternoon flight. Pick up self drive rental car on arrival at Queenstown Airport. Drive to hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Optional Indian Dinner at a local Indian Restaurant

Enjoy full day self drive to world famous Milford Sound including cruise.

Today is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown with self drive rental car. Optional activities include: Jet boating, cruise on Lake Wakatipu, visit a sheep station or take a gondola up Bob's Peak and the Skyline Restaurant for a magnificent view.

Jet Boating, Gondola Ride, Cruise on Lake Wakatipu 

Self drive to Christchurch Airport and drop off rental car before check-in. Depart New Zealand.

Arrive in Auckland. Pick up your rental car from the airport and drive to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Today you have the option to visit, Sky Tower, Kelly Tarltons, Mission Bay, Maritime museum, Auckland Harbour,Queen Street. Overnight at Hotel

Sky tower, Auckland harbour, Maritime museum  

A day of fun and entertainment with Kiwi Dundee Adventures. Explore regenerating Kauri forest and lush fern groves, the old roads to Puketui an 1890’s gold mining town and visit a gold mine studded with glow worms. Walk on isolated beaches and if conditions permit, a dip in the springs at Hot water Beach.

Gold mine, Hot water beach  

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On to Rotorua and the Agrodome to see New Zealand’s various sheep breeds and a shearing demonstration. Stroll through Rainbow Springs Park to see Rainbow and Brown Trout plus native birds and animals including the Kiwi. Take optional activities like spectacular Skyline Sky ride for superb views over the city, lake and mountains and try a luge ride. This evening you have the option to enjoy a Maori Hangi (meal), a selection of traditionally prepared meats and vegetables plus more conventional dishes, all followed by a concert featuring Maori songs, chants and the stirring Haka with the options to explore the volcanic city by taking a dip in Polynesian spa or in mud pools. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Optional Activities: Skyline skyride, Luge ride, Hangi meal, Haka, Mud pools, Polynesian spa  

Visit Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and Thermal Reserve with its boiling mud, silica terraces and Pohutu Geyser. Pass massive pine forests, see the Wairakei Geothermal Valley and Huka Falls to reach Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. Skirt its shores to Turangi with time for trout fishing, many picturesque walks or if you are daring, white water rafting.

Wairakei Geothermal Valley, Huka Falls, Taupo 

Cross the National Park with its volcanic peaks to Bulls and Levin, then along the Kapiti coast to the Capital City, Wellington, a tour includes Mt Victoria, the Houses of Parliament, Wellington Cathedral and Oriental Bay with time to explore the city and Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand.

Mt. Victoria, House of Parliament, Wellington Cathedral  

Join the Interislander Ferry for the scenic cruise to Picton; enjoy spectacular views of Wellington and the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy a warm welcome from your South Island Coach Captain then on to Montana Winery for a tasting and winery tour. From this renowned wine region it's a fascinating drive to Nelson noted for its arts and crafts.

Scenic cruise  

We recommend an optional day tour to the Abel Tasman National Park, inclusive of all transfers and a picnic lunch. By coach to Kaiteriteri then board a comfortable launch to cruise along the parks coastline. Either go ashore at Torrent Bay and walk 2 hours to Bark Bay or come ashore at Bark Bay and explore that area. From Bark Bay by launch, retrace your journey arriving in Nelson at 5.00pm. Alternatively, explore Nelson, follow the art trail, galleries and coffee shops featuring art, pottery, jewellery, wood and more or visit Tahunanui with its broad beaches and coastal panoramas.

Abel Tasman national park, Kaiteriteri, Tahunanui  

Lush farmlands then forest covered ranges to the rugged Buller Gorge - a spectacular scenic drive. Visit Westport and the coast near Cape Foulwind, possibly lunch at the award winning Beach House Cafe and south to explore the Pancake rocks at Punakaiki. At Greymouth visit Jade Boulder Gallery to see native jade, mined in remote alpine valleys crafted into fine jewellery.

Cape Foulwind, Pancake Rocks, Jade Boulder Gallery  

A morning to enjoy at leisure, visit Shantytown an 1860's mining town with steam train, horse drawn buggies and working gold claim, or explore the shops and galleries in town. A courtesy transfer is provided from hotel to train station to join the TranzAlpine Train. Through rainforests and past Lake Brunner to Otira in the snowcapped Southern Alps. From Arthurs Pass follow the Waimakariri River and across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Stay at Heritage Hotel where your tour concludes.

TranzAlpine Train, Lake Brunner, Arthur Pass