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A winding two-lane highway curves through a vast landscape of green fields, rocky schist outcrops, and distant purple mountains under a dramatic blue sky with wispy white clouds.
National Parks

Classic Southern Alps Explorer

Christchurch

Christchurch

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $4,091 pp

Overview

Highlighting the best of what New Zealand's South Island has to offer this tour takes you through the foothills of the Southern Alps, Mt Cook National Park, Milford Sound and the "adventure capital" Queenstown. With all the best activity suggestions this tour is easily customisable and an itinerary that is sure to please.

Highlights & inclusions

12 days / 11 nights
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel 3 star
Rental car included
  • Milford Sound Cruise - Lunch Included
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

$4,091

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 Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your Christchurch accommodation.

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background.

Accommodation

Hotel king bedroom with white bedding, decorative pillows, two nightstands, lamps, wall art, and a round mirror.
Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Activities

Highlights of Classic Southern Alps Explorer

Cruise boat sailing through a mountain fjord with waterfalls and clouds above.

Milford Sound Cruise - 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

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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

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