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A busy street scene at dusk on Oxford Terrace in Christchurch, featuring glowing restaurants and modern architecture.
Nature

Independent North to South Explorer

Auckland

Christchurch

18 days, 17 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,050 pp

Overview

Explore the cities of Auckland, the tropical Bay of Islands, Rotorua and Wellington before embarking on a circuit of the South Island. The wine regions of Marlborough, the whales of Kaikoura, the garden city of Christchurch and the mighty Southern Alps. The Alpine adventure town of Queenstown awaits before heading to the West Coast Glaciers. Return to Christchurch on board the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic train.

Highlights & inclusions

18 days / 17 nights

Auckland

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton
  • 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

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies lit up in the evening under a clear blue sky.
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Activities

Highlights of Independent North to South Explorer

Ferry sailing in harbor with city and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

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 Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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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