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A wide waterfall cascades down a steep, rocky mountain face surrounded by dense green native bush in the Haast Pass.
Scenic Trains

The Southern Circuit

Christchurch

Christchurch

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

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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 Te Anau and Milford Sound for you Real Journeys Nature Cruise, then to the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and on to the alpine village of Wanaka where you have time to explore the natural beauty of the region and enjoy the many activities on offer. 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 TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

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

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

Activities

Highlights of The Southern Circuit

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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