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
- New Zealand South to North Drive, Cruise & Rail
- New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail
- Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- New Zealand Grand - 14 Day Self Drive Tour
- West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Auckland to Queenstown Highlights - 11 Day Self Drive Tour
- Queenstown & Wanaka Short Break - 4 Day Self Drive Tour
- Explore Queenstown's historic Arrowtown
- Cruise overnight on Milford Mariner
- Ride the TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Duration 14 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland Age Range 8 to 74 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company - From
- US$3,008
- Price per day
- $215
- 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$1,938
- Price per day
- $215
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very very satisfied with Tour Radar. The mattresses were absolutely awful, the beds were very springy and offered zero support.”
AnnaLangston, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
- Spend the night in the scenic seaside town of Kaikoura
Duration 7 days Destinations Queenstown, Mount Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$1,720
- Price per day
- $246
New Zealand Grand - 14 Day Self Drive Tour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The travel itinerary, activities, and accommodations were all excellent. Absolutely recommended!”
Troy, traveled in October 2022
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Gaze at the awe-inspiring South Island Glaciers
- Experience Queenstown, Dunedin and the best of Otago
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Whitianga, Tauranga, Rotorua, Napier, Masterton, Wellington, Picton, Queen Charlotte SoundSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$4,108
- Price per day
- $293
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$784
- Price per day
- $261
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$1,363
- Price per day
- $227
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$1,861
- Price per day
- $207
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$1,379
- Price per day
- $197
- 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$2,715
- Price per day
- $247
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Spend time in New Zealand's adventure capital
- Admire the views with a gondola ride in Queenstown
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown, Glenorchy, Wanaka Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$971
- Price per day
- $243
