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A close aerial drone view of a green, rocky headland with a large sea cave, connected by a narrow white sand beach to a turquoise bay under a bright blue sky.
Nature

Uncover Queenstown to Wellington

Christchurch

Christchurch

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,637 pp

Overview

The adventure begins in Queenstown, the adventure capital, where three nights allow time to settle in and explore. A highlight is a Milford Sound cruise with a scenic fly-back, offering unparalleled perspectives of this breathtaking fjord. Journey through Central Otago to Pukerangi, joining the historic Taieri Gorge Train for a spectacular rail journey. From Dunedin, a self-drive begins, taking in the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula, the alpine grandeur of Aoraki/Mount Cook, and the garden city of Christchurch. Continue to Kaikoura for an incredible "Wings Over Whales" experience before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island, culminating in an unforgettable Kiwi journey in Wellington, Aotearoa's lively capital.

Highlights & inclusions

12 days / 11 nights
1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Motels
Rental car included
  • Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride
  • TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
  • Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise, Return Flight & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

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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.

Cheeky Kiwi operating on certain days

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter.

Accommodation

Exterior of Blue Peaks Lodge with multiple roofs, large windows, greenery, and mountains in the background.
Blue Peaks Lodge

Activities

Cheeky Kiwi operating on certain days

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Highlights of Uncover Queenstown to Wellington

Two Skyline Queenstown gondola cabins travel along cables above a layer of low-lying clouds with the snow-dusted Remarkables in the background.

Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride

Steamboat cruising on blue lake water with snowy mountains in the background on a clear day.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Aerial view of Milford Sound with mountains, water, cruise boats, and airplane wing under clear sky.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise, Return Flight & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown

Two people sitting on a dock at a lake with autumn trees and mountains reflected in the water.

Queenstown to Dunedin including Taieri Gorge Train

Several seals resting on the shore near water with hills in the background.

Wildlife Peninsula Encounter Tour and Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

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

Glacier Explorers

Three people using telescopes to stargaze under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible.

Big Sky Stargazing

An aerial view of a small Wings Over Whales plane flying over two sperm whales swimming at the surface of the deep blue ocean.

30 Minute Whale Watch Explorer with Wings over Whales Kaikoura

A large ferry sails through blue waters with green islands and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Interislander Ferry including vehicle Picton to Wellington

Red Wellington Cable Car at station with passengers boarding at night under glass roof

Wellington Cable Car

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Private Transfer Dunedin Train Station to Airport Transfer

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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