6D5N New Zealand Southern Highlights ( Self Drive )

Be charmed by magnificent vistas and majestic snow-capped mountains dotted with turquoise lakes under the world’s darkest skies. This is a great introduction to some of the most spectacular landscapes New Zealand has to offer. Explore New Zealand by Self Drive Rental Car. 

6D5N New Zealand Southern Highlights ( Self Drive ) GV2

CHRISTCHURCH - TEKAPO - QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - QUEENSTOWN

* 5 day rental car hire Intermediate 

* 5 nights accommodation at standard class hotels ( Add on breakfast $157 pp throughout)

* International Antarctic Centre

* Dark Sky Experience

* Milford Sound Cruise with lunch

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 Price Details :

[01 May - 30 Sep 2024]

Self Drive : Intermediate SUV ( IFAR)

Standard Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1278  |  Single $ 1868  | Triple $ 1038 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1478  |  Single $ 2278  | Triple $ 1158 

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1658  |  Single $ 2588  | Triple $ 1228 

Option to add on breakfast $ 157 per person 

Self Drive : Full Size SUV ( FFAR)

Standard Hotels

Twin / Double $ 1360  |  Single $ 1950  | Triple $ 1098 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1568  |  Single $ 2368  | Triple $ 1218 

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1748  |  Single $ 2678  | Triple $ 1288 

Option to add on breakfast $ 157 per person 

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[1 October 2024 – 30 April 2025]

Self Drive : Intermediate SUV ( IFAR)

Standard Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1468  |  Single $ 2118  | Triple $ 1188 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1668  |  Single $ 2488  | Triple $ 1268

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1808  |  Single $ 2798  | Triple $ 1398 

Option to add on breakfast $ 157 per person 

Self Drive : Full Size SUV ( FFAR)

Standard Hotels

Twin / Double $ 1558  |  Single $ 2218 | Triple $ 1258 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1768  |  Single $ 2588  | Triple $ 1328 

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1898  |  Single $ 2898  | Triple $ 1468 

Option to add on breakfast $ 157 per person 

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Southern Highlights Itinerary

DAY 1  Arrive Christchurch

Depending on your preferred travel choice, you will either be met and privately transferred, or 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

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 : Tasman Glacier Boat Trip

DAY 3 Tekapo/Mt Cook - 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)

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

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 a departure transfer or return of your rental car.

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.