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A wide landscape of Lake Ruataniwha in autumn, featuring brilliant orange trees and snow-dusted mountains reflected in the still, clear water under a blue sky with streaky white clouds.
National Parks

South Island National Parks Tour

Christchurch

Queenstown

18 days, 17 nights

Road Trips

From: $7,241 pp

Overview

Explore the National Parks and natural areas of the South Island. You begin with a whale watching adventure in Kaikoura, before heading to Abel Tasman National park for a guided kayak and walk. Then you journey down the wild West Coast to Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Westland National Park. Take a heli-hike from Franz Josef before travelling to the alpine village of Wanaka. Mt Cook National Park is next with a full day to explore and a Glacier Explorers iceberg encounter. Heading east you reach Dunedin, before heading to Te Anau and Fiordland National park. You venture deep into the pristine forests and fiords with a Milford Track guided day walk and Doubtful Sound cruise. Then it’s onto your final destination of Queenstown.  

Highlights & inclusions

18 days / 17 nights
2 lunches

Christchurch

Queenstown

Motels
Rental car included
  • Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin
  • Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip with Wilsons - Lunch Included
  • Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

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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 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

Modern bedroom with a large bed, white linens, red accents, bedside lamps, and a window with brown curtains.
Bella Vista Christchurch

Highlights of South Island National Parks Tour

Two whale watching boats on ocean with mountain range in background under clear sky.

Whale Watch Kaikōura Ocean's Cabin

Four kayakers paddling in clear turquoise water near a sandy beach and forested coastline.

Beaches, Bays and Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Trip with Wilsons - Lunch Included

Group of people ice trekking with guide on Franz Josef Glacier snowy and icy terrain.

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Group of tourists in yellow boat touring near a blue glacier with rocky mountain background.

Glacier Explorers

A Trips & Tramps tour guide points toward towering mountain peaks for a small group of hikers standing next to their tour van.

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Walks

Boat traveling through a fjord with green mountains and clear blue sky

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri with RealNZ

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

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