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Milford Sound mountains reflecting in calm water under clear blue sky.
Nature

5 Day Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

Christchurch

Christchurch

5 days, 4 nights

Road Trips

From: $1,956 pp

Overview

Begin your journey in Queenstown, allowing two full days to enjoy the sophisticated dining and relaxed pace of the 'Adventure Capital' before heading deep into Fiordland for a spectacular cruise through Milford Sound. The magnificent drive north takes you via the sapphire waters of Wānaka and across the Haast Pass, revealing the rugged beauty of the West Coast and the mighty Franz Josef Glacier. Your final day offers a truly memorable finale, as you hand back your car in Greymouth and settle into a carriage on the famous TranzAlpine train.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Highlights & inclusions

5 days / 4 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

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Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Collect Rental Car

This tour's from price includes an intermediate-sized vehicle, setting you up for comfortable travels. Yet, we understand every adventure is unique! Feel free to select the perfect wheels from our incredible collection of rental cars, spanning from economy hatchbacks to premium SUVs. See the most popular range here.

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Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter.

Accommodation

Exterior of Blue Peaks Lodge with multiple roofs, large windows, greenery, and mountains in the background.
Blue Peaks Lodge

Highlights of 5 Day Southern Highlights with Milford Sound

Tour bus on winding road through green valley with tall rocky mountains in the background.

Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Tour from Queenstown with RealNZ - Lunch Included

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset.

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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