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A Long curing road leading up to Mt Cook with snow on the top and green verges
Nature

Taste of the South Island

Christchurch

Christchurch

8 days, 7 nights

Road Trips

From: $3,190 pp

Overview

This 8-day scenic tour is one of our most popular routes. It will let you taste the beauty and diversity of the South Island. Visit its two largest cities, Christchurch and Dunedin, Lake Tekapo, and stunning Mt. Cook National Park. Then experience Queenstown's excitement and the mighty Milford Sound before heading north to the unique West Coast Glacier region. Finally, cross the Southern Alps on board the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train back to Christchurch. A fitting end to your 'taste of the south'.

Highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Scenic Flight
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

$3,190

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 glass facade hotel building illuminated at night with trees and parked cars nearby.
Quest on Cambridge

Activities

Highlights of Taste of the South Island

Milford Mariner cruise ship sails in misty fjord surrounded by tall mountains and cloudy skies.

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Scenic Flight

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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