New Zealand South Island Self Drive Tours & Road Trips
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10 Self drive tours in New Zealand South Island
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Auckland to Queenstown Highlights - 11 Day Self Drive Tour
- Taste of the South - 8 Day Self Drive Tour
- Top of the South Island Loop - 10 Day Self Drive Tour
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- New Zealand Vanlife: South Island & Road Trip Adventure
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West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour and especially enjoyed the guided tour.”
Audrey, traveled in February 2024
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Visit the beautiful Wanaka and her renowned lake
- Explore the extraordinary West Coast Glaciers
Duration 3 days Destinations Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$733
Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Accommodation was great and staff were really friendly. Suggestions were helpful.”
Pushpa, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the TranzAlpine
- Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,742
Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The concept is a great stress free way to see all the sites and scenery with minimal planning. Fabulous!!”
Garry, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Experience a Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
- Drive over the Lindis Pass through the Kawarau Gorge
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Moeraki Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,290
Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.”
Jola, traveled in September 2023
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,275
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Fall in love with the fantastic North Island scenery
- Cruise the Cook Strait to Picton on the Interislander
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$2,540
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Drive through the fertile plains of Southland
Duration 8 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,891
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Take the Abel Tasman Seals and Beach walk
- Experience a half day Marlborough wine tour
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Queen Charlotte Sound, Abel Tasman National Park, Paparoa National Park, Arthur's Pass National Park Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,772
- Explore Queenstown's historic Arrowtown
- Cruise overnight on the Milford Mariner
- Walk through native forests to Blue Pools
Duration 9 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 8 to 74 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From
- US$1,998
Duration 18 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Haast, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, PunakaikiSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
- US$3,201Incl: Flights from/to Munich International Airport. Other airports possible.
Duration 21 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Pukaki, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
- US$3,576Incl: Flights from/to Munich International Airport. Other airports possible.
