Day 1 Arrival into Christchurch (10km)
Meeting service and pickup your rental car. Drive to your accommodation for tonight.
Overnight: Classic Villa
Day 2 Christchurch/Blenheim (310km) B
Make your way north of Christchurch via the coastal road and Kaikoura to Blenheim - the sunshine capital of New Zealand.
Overnight: The Peppertree
Day 3 Blenheim B
A day free at leisure to explore the local area or take a day trip. This area is particularly famous for its wineries,
many of which are a few minutes drive from your accommodation. A visit to Nelson and the surrounding areas is also an option. For the more adventurous, a visit to the Abel Tasman National Park is a must. Many activities ranging from sea kayaking to tramping are available in this scenic part of the country.
Overnight: The Peppertree
Day 4 Blenheim/Hokitika (365km) B
Travel toward the west coast of the Island, then down the coast through Greymouth and on to your accommodation tonight in Hokitika.
Overnight: Kapitea Ridge
Day 5 Hokitika/Wanaka (445km) B
Make your way down the west coast, past the glacier towns of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, through the World Heritage Park around Haast, then inland to scenic Lake Wanaka.
Overnight: Wanaka Springs Lodge
Day 6 Wanaka/Queenstown (117km) B
Enjoy the day in Wanaka before taking a short drive to the adventure capital of New Zealand Queenstown.
Make your own way to the Skyline Gondola where included, is a ride up the mountain where you can enjoy
spectacular views over Queenstown.
Overnight: Brown’s Boutique Hotel
Day 7 Queenstown B
Full day free at leisure to select your optional sightseeing adventure. Choose from a thrilling jet boat ride, a high country sheep station visit, a vintage steamer lake cruise, a mountain gondola ride and bungy jumping.
Overnight: Brown’s Boutique Hotel
Day 8 Queenstown/Milford Sound/Queenstown (600km) B
Make your way via Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound where you will enjoy a cruise on this scenic sound. Return to Queenstown.
Overnight: Brown’s Boutique Hotel
Day 9 Queenstown/Dunedin (285km) B
Travel to Dunedin the "Edinburgh" of the south, via Clyde and North Otago.
Overnight: Lodge at Larnach Castle
Day 10 Dunedin B
Day free at leisure. You may like to take a cruise on the harbour or maybe visit the home of the Royal Albatross
Colony or the Yellow Eyed Penguin colony.
Overnight: Lodge at Larnach Castle
Day 11 Dunedin/Christchurch (365km) B
Make your way to Christchurch.
Overnight: Classic Villa
Day 12 Christchurch (10km) B
Tour concludes with returning your rental car to the city or airport depot.