21 Days / 20 Nights - South Island Luxury Explorer for 2 Persons to Include GPS Navigations with your pre-load Itinerary
We can amend or add additional days, change accommodations to better suit your requirements or budget, this itinerary is a suggested itinerary for Self Drive Hire allowing you to experience the best of the South Island and the route can also be done Vice Versa
Day 1 - Christchurch - Arrival with Meet & Greet / Hand Welcome Pack & GPS Navigation with Transfer to your Hotel
Day 1 - Christchurch - Central Five Star Hotel for 1 Night with King Junior Suite to include Ala Carte Breakfast
Day 2 - Christchurch - Collect your Rental Car from City Depot and Drive to Blenheim via Kaikoura
Day 2 - Kaikoura - Whale Watch Cruise
Day 2 - Blenheim - Boutique Bed & Breakfast for 2 Nights with King Bed and En-suite Bathroom to include Breakfast
Day 3 - Blenheim - Private Guided Wine Tour to include a visit to Boutique Wineries with tastings
Day 4 - Blenheim - Drive to Moteuka via Nelson
Day 4 - Motueka - Luxury Lodge for 2 Night with Lodge Suites with Sitting Area and En-suite to include Evening Dinner and Breakfast
Day 5 - Motueka - Drive short to Kaiteriteri Beach
Day 5 - Kaiteriteri - Water Taxi into Abel Tasman National Park with Picnic Hamper to enjoy during your day/ Return mid to late afternoon to Kaiteriteri
Day 6 - Moteuka - Drive to Punakaiki visit the Punakaiki Rocks
Day 6 - Punakaiki - Bed & Breakfast for 1 Night with Oceanview Room and En-Suite to include Breakfast
Day 7 - Punakaiki - Drive to Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7 - Franz Josef Glacier - Luxury Lodge Resort for 2 Nights with Kind Double Room and En-suite to include a 5 Course Degustation Dinner and Breakfast
Day 8 - Franz Josef Glacier - Mid Morning Helicopter Flight for 40 Minutes to see Franz, Fox Glacier and Mt Cook with Glacier snow landing / After at leisure to explore Franz Josef and afternoon: Glacier Hot Pools in the Rainforest with Private Hot Pool for 2
Day 9 - Franz Josef Glacier - Drive along the Scenic West Coast with many stops on the route that we will share with you
Day 9 - Wanaka - luxury Bed & Breakfast for 2 Nights with the Loft Suite and King Bed, Sitting area and En-suite to include Breakfast
Day 10 - Wanaka - Morning Eco Cruise to Mou Waho Island Nature Island with a hike to scenic vistas of Lake Wanaka, Mt Aspiring National Park and northward to the West Coast. You will enjoy morning tea with the Weka Bird and on your return to Wanaka have the afternoon at your leisure
Day 11 - Wanaka - Drive to Queenstown you have the choice of driving the scenic Cardrona Road or via Cromwell and Otago Wine Region
Day 11 - Queenstown - Boutique Bed & Breakfast for 2 Nights with King Room and En-suite to include Evening Drink and Breakfast
Day 12 - Queenstown - Early more Balloon flight over Queenstown's Mountain Ranges and Lake Wakatipu
Day 12 - Queenstown - Lunchtime Cruise to Walter Peak High Country Station aboard the 104-year-old TS Earnslaw Steam Ship. you will enjoy a farm show with Dog heard of Sheep and Sheep Sheering and BBQ Lunch overlooking the lake.
Day 13 - Queenstown - Drive to Te Anua in the Fiordland National Park
Day 13 - Te Anau - Luxury Chalet for 2 Nights with King Bedroom and Living / Dining / Kitchen + Bathroom and Private Hot Tub with Breakfast Provisions
Day 14 - Te Anua - Drive New Zealand's most scenic road between Te Anau and Milford Sound, enjoy a nature Cruise with picnic lunch and visit the Discovery Center.
Day 15 - Te Anau - Drive to Dunedin via the more direct tour 3 Hours 50 Minutes or via the Catlins taking 6 to 7 hours
Day 15 - Dunedin - Luxury Bed & Breakfast Lodge for 2 Nights with King Double Room and En-suite to include Evening Drink and Breakfast
Day 16 - Dunedin - Morning to Explore Dunedin / After lunch 3.00pm Pick up for Wildlife Tour to see Royal Albatross, Yellow-Eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins as well as Sealions, Seals and even Walrus (Please note there is a lighter option of this tour with 4wd down to the beach and up again, if you would prefer this tour advise when booking)
Day 17 - Dunedin - Drive to Lake Tekapo via Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru and via the Dams to Lake Tekapo
Day 17 - Lake Tekapo - Self Contained Luxury Accommodation for 2 Nights with King Bed, Living / Kitchen / Dining and Bathroom overlooking Lake Tekapo - Self catered
Day 18 - Lake Tekapo - Drive to Mt Cook for morning Glacier Explorers tour on Lake Tasman / After you have time to explore some of the scenic walks
Day 19 - Lake Tekapo - Drive to Akaroa, a French Village on a natural harbour
Day 19 - Akaroa - Boutique Bed & Breakfast for 2 Nights with Double Bedroom with En-suite to include Evening Drink and Breakfast
Day 20 - Akaroa - Morning Swim with the Hector Dolphins / Afternoon at leisure to explore Akaroa
Day 21 - Akaroa - Drive to Christchurch Airport when you will drop your car Rental and check-in for your Flight
Day 21 - Christchurch - Internal flights can be booked depending on your requirements but not included in our tour price.
