6D5N New Zealand Southern Highlights (Self Drive)
- Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
- Product code: 5NSHSD
6D5N New Zealand Southern Highlights
(Self-Drive)
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch
Upon arrival collect your rental vehicle and self-drive to your accommodation.
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.
Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent.
Overnight: Christchurch
INCLUDED ACTIVITES: Antarctic Centre
DAY 2: Christchurch - Tekapo/Mt Cook Region
Depart a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Thought-provoking, educational and entertaining, the Dark Sky Experience is an experience which will forever change the way you see the night sky. Lap up the fresh air and sparling skies in this International Dark Sky Reserve. Overnight: Tekapo or Mt Cook
Christchurch - Tekapo/Mt Cook: 230/330km (approx 3/4hrs)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES: Dark Sky Experience
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: Glacier Explorer, Tekapo Springs Hot Pools
DAY 3: Tekapo/Mt Cook Region - Queenstown
Embrace the dramatic vast landscape of a rugged land of ice and rock that showcases multiple giant peaks including New Zealand's highest mountain. Then hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Tekapo/Mt Cook - Queenstown: 255/265km (approx 3hrs, 15mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: Skyline Gondola Ride
DAY 4: Queenstown
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES: Shotover Jetboat Ride, Walter Peak Farm Excursion on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
DAY 5: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Today's stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown - Milford: 287km (approx 3hrs 50mins) each way
INCLUDED ACTIVITES: Milford Sound Cruise
DAY 6: Depart Queenstown
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Queenstown Airport.
Please Note
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24-hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location.
PRICE INCLUSIONS
- 5 Days rental car hire
- 5 Nights' accommodation
- International Antarctic Centre
- Milford Sound Cruise with lunch
- Dark Sky Experience (Thu-Mon only)
Private touring can be arranged upon request
CHILD POLICY (SELF-DRIVE)
Child above 12-year-old consider an adult (at the time of travel)
Infant under 2-year-old of age: 10% of adult fare
Child share room with 1 adult: 90% of adult fare
Child share room with 2 adults with extra bed: 70% of adult fare
Child share room with 2 adults without extra bed: 40% of adult fare
*All prices are subject to change without notice*
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