A Taste of the South

A highlights driving tour visiting Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown and the West Coast Glacier. Includes the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey.

Coast to Coast self drive tour

Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park, travels through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and wildlife of the Otago Peninsular before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax or enjoy the countless activities here. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights allow time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. Return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

23 day Discover New Zealand

This comprehensive tour visits the major attractions and regions on the North and South Islands.

The Southern Circle self drive tour

Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour travels the Canterbury Coastline through Timaru, Oamaru and Moeraki to Dunedin. A full day Nature cruise takes you to the Albatross and yellow eyed penguin colonies. Cross the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Onto Queenstown for two nights, a steamship cruise, dinner and a farm tour on your first evening. The following day an exhilarating tour deep into Mt. Aspiring National Park on a Dart River Wilderness Safari. Mt. Cook National Park is a definite highlight made even better with a scenic flight over the Southern Alps and a landing on a glacier. Then cross the Mackenzie high country through Lake Tekapo and back to Christchurch.

Cape to Capital self drive tour

Christchurch to Auckland Northbound self drive tour

Starting in Christchurch this tour heads north to Kaikoura and a chance to view the resident whales before heading into Abel Tasman National Park. Crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island spend 2 nights exploring the capital city, Wellington. Through the central plateau to Rotorua and its bubbling mud pools and Maori culture before arriving into the city of sails, Auckland. Continue north to the tropical Bay of Islands for a relaxing end to your New Zealand experience.

The Southern Circuit self drive tour

Starting and finishing in Christchurch this tour visits Mt. Cook National Park where you enjoy a scenic flight and glacier landing. You continue through the Southern Lakes region and into the deep south. Time to explore Dunedin and the wildlife of the Otago Peninsular with a full day guided tour before crossing the rich farmland of Southland toward Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. There is a full day to explore Milford Sound including a Real Journeys Nature Cruise. Then to Queenstown for two nights with time to relax at your exclusive lodge or enjoy the countless activities here. A Dart River Wilderness Safari tour is included. The West Coast Glaciers are next and two nights here allows time to fully enjoy the region. A guided helihike spending 2 hours on the upper ice slopes is included. Return to Christchurch aboard the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

Kaikoura, Abel Tasman, West Coast and Arthur's Pass

21 day Discover New Zealand

Explore the cities and scenery of both the North and South Islands on this 21 day extensive tour.

Auckland to Christchurch 20 day Highlights