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A small, historic stone cottage with a rusted corrugated iron roof sits in a grassy field surrounded by purple wildflowers and rocky schist outcrops in Central Otago.
Luxury Touring

The Southern Circuit Luxury self drive tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $12,971 pp

Overview

From Christchurch this tour takes you along the foothills of the Southern Alps to Mt. Cook National Park. It’s then onto Dunedin where you have a whole day to discover the unique wildlife of the Otago Peninsula.  Continue south to Fiordland Lodge and Milford Sound for you Real Journeys Nature Cruise, then to the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown where you have time to enjoy the countless activities on offer here and explore the natural beauty of the region from your base at Blanket Bay Lodge. On your return to Christchurch you journey up the West Coast, with the highlight being the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers which you can experience during a heli-hike or scenic flight if you choose.  You’ll return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Highlights & inclusions

12 days / 11 nights
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Christchurch

Christchurch

Luxury Lodges
Rental car included
  • Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Flight
  • Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle
  • Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience

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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 hotel building with lit exterior and entrance at dusk
The George Hotel

Highlights of The Southern Circuit Luxury self drive tour

View of snowy mountain peaks from airplane with wing visible under blue sky.

Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Flight

Ornate dining room with long table, chandelier, red walls, paintings, and classic furnishings.

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Yellow-eyed penguin standing in green bush with blurred background.

Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience

Ornate dining room with long table, chandelier, red walls, paintings, and classic furnishings.

Dinner at Camp Estate, Larnach Castle

Sinbad ferry boat docked at Milford Sound with mountains and clouds in the background.

Milford Premium Cruise

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

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

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

Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to 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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