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Silhouetted surfers walking on rippled wet sand at Sumner Beach during a golden sunset, with the dark shape of Cave Rock in the distance.
Scenic Trains

Southern Explorer

Queenstown

Queenstown

9 days, 8 nights

Road Trips

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Overview

Starting and finishing in Queenstown this tour begins with a journey to the world renowned West Coast Glaciers. Here you'll have two nights allowing plenty of time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. From Greymouth you'll take the spectacular TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Christchurch, where you'll have a day to explore this remarkable city. From Christchurch drive south to Mt Cook National Park, where Sir Edmund Hillary prepared to conquer Everest. You then journey back to Queenstown where you'll have time to relax or enjoy the countless activities on offer here before departing for home.

Highlights & inclusions

9 days / 8 nights

Queenstown

Queenstown

Motels
Rental car included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch
  • Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour with Nomad Safaris

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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

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

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

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with king bed, large landscape painting, and white wardrobes.
Scenic Suites Queenstown

Activities

Highlights of Southern Explorer

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

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Three offroad vehicles driving through a shallow river with autumn trees and rocky hills around.

Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour with Nomad Safaris

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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