【New Zealand】South Island 10 Days Discovery Self Drive Packages
- $2,699 per person
- Minimum 2 people Share
Valid for Travel
(Depends on Availability)
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Departure
Christchurch- Twizel- Dunedin – Te Anau – Queenstown – Franz Josef – Christchurch
Start Point: Christchurch International Airport
Finish Point: Christchurch Railway Station ( Make your own way to Airport -20 Minutes away Driving to Christchurch international Airport )
Discover the South Island and travel through alpine vistas, glaciers with MUST SEE scenery of fiords, Relax with one of our classic onsen for 60 minutes with the Panoramic views of the mountains across the Shotover River. Enjoy the unforgettable Mountain View as you traverse the Southern Alps from Greymouth to Christchurch with the scenic Tranz Alpine train.
Packages Inclusive:
1 night at Rydges Latimer Square, Christchurch ★★★★✩ in a Superior King Room including Wi‐Fi and car parking
1 night at MacKenzie Country Hotel, Twizel ★★★ in a Standard Room including full breakfast, Wi‐Fi and car parking
2 nights at Distinction Dunedin ★★★★✩ in a Studio
1 night at Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau ★★★★✩ in a Superior Room
1.5 hour Milford Sound Cruise
1 hour Panoramic views of outdoor or indoor onsen (Depends on availability)
2 nights at Heritage Hotel Queenstown ★★★★ in a Deluxe Room including Wi‐Fi and car parking
2 nights at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier ★★★★ in a Queen Studio including Wi‐Fi and car parking
20 minutes Neve Discoverer Including helicopter ride over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier and landing on snow plains of Franz Glacier
One way Greymouth to Christchurch in a Standard Scenic Class seat With TranzAlpine
10 days Car Hire of Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar.
Single Traveller Supplement
Single supplement is the same price as 2 people (please purchase 2 Adults)
Triple Share
Third person is the same price please choose 3ppl
Infant Policy: 0‐2yrs
$560 share bed with parents
Child Policy 2‐12yrs
$989 share bed with parents.
Bedding Configuration
1 Double or 2 Single Beds /2 Double beds or 2 Rooms for 4 people share (Depends on availability)
Cancellation Policy:
Non Refundable , For Trips affected By COVID-19, Travel Voucher can be redeemed within 12 Months . Fare Difference will be charged for High season.
Terms and Condition
Please makes sure you read the Terms and Condition Before you place the Booking.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars
ITINERARY
Day 1: Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and pick up your car from the International Airport. Explore the garden city at your leisure, discovering historic stone buildings, beautiful flower beds and a host of quaint, charming restaurants, shops and pubs. Relax in your 4.5 star hotel, one of the top 25 hotels in New Zealand as voted by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award 2021.
Day 2: Christchurch – Twizel
Begin your adventure through wild NZ as you travel further south. Pass rugged mountain landscapes, country towns with yesteryear charms and farm gates selling fresh produce before arriving at the quaint MacKenzie Country Hotel. This 3.5 hour drive will let you set a leisurely pace, exploring more of Christchurch in the morning, stopping for lunch, taking your time and following detours you find along the way with hours to spare.
Day 3: Twizel – Dunedin
Start the morning with a filling country breakfast, included in your stay, before completing the trip to Dunedin, the South Islands second-biggest city and a bustling University town with a vibrant cafe culture, quirky bars, stunning harbour vistas and home of the world’s steepest street.
Day 4: Dunedin
Explore Dunedin from your luxury 4.5 star hotel in the heart of the city, winner of the 2021 Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Award.
Day 5: Milford Sound
Journey to one of the most pristine wilderness sites in the world, Milford Sound, a UNESCO World-Heritage listed national park with magical views that will stay with you forever. Take a 1.5 hour cruise along the water, then step into a heated onsen with panoramic views and relax for an hour as you soak up the surroundings.
Day 6: Te Anau – Queenstown
After your stay in Te Anau, the gateway town to Milford Sound, make your way to the adventure capital that is Queenstown, filled with adrenaline-fueled activities from whitewater rafting to bungee jumping, skiing to skydiving and more!
Day 7: Queenstown
Explore the city from your alpine lodge style accommodation. Queenstown is famous for its bustling centre with local favourites Fergburger, Cookie Time and The Winery where you can sample from 80 local drops. Venture out for thrills or stroll the streets, finding your own path for the day.
Day 8: Queenstown – Franz Josef Glacier
Make your way to another World Heritage Area on your trip, to the town of Franz Josef, which shares its name with the nearby glacier. Lose yourself in nearby rainforest, waterfalls and lakes before your next adventure.
Day 9: Franz Josef Glacier
You’ll be taken on a 20 minute helicopter ride over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier to witness the beauty from above before landing on the snow plains of Franz Glacier to explore this natural wonder up close.
Day 10: TranzAlpine Train
The last day of your journey ends onboard a fairytale ride past the country’s Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch, one of the world’s most beautiful train rides.