Driving your own rental vehicle is a popular way of exploring New Zealand’s Mainland (South Island). Kiwi Travel Club offers a selection of affordable rental vehicles from local operators. Plan your own trip or use the suggested itinerary, accommodation, and attraction packages.
PRICING:
FROM NZD $1,295 Quad Share or NZD $1,495 Twin Share
The standard tour package includes:
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback -7 Day Rental
- Motel Accommodation (Superior Studio or 1/2 Bedroom units)
- Tours & Activities Package
(Other Vehicle Options Available including people movers)
SOUTH ISLAND SELF DRIVE TOUR
7-DAY TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 – Christchurch:
- Pick up your rental vehicle – mid-afternoon or as arranged
- Explore the city – by car or vintage tram.
- Bella Vista Motel Stay two- nights in a superior studio room (twin) 2 bedroom apartment (Quad)
- Entry Fees Included: Unless stated otherwise entry to attractions is included in the tour price
Day 2 – Christchurch:
- Antarctic Centre – ride on the amazing all-terrain amphibious vehicle built to conquer the rough ice terrain.
- Vintage Tram all day pass – Enjoy the Tram, and the Gondola
- Cardboard Cathedral – Only cathedral in the world made substantially of cardboard and was designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban.
Day 3 – Hokitika (246 km – 3:20 hrs)
- Hokitika – Discover a wild and beautiful beach, the blue-green waters of the Hokitika George and superb views of the Southern Alps.
- Kiwi Centre – Get close up and personal with New Zealand’s national bird and other wildlife
- Bella Vista Motel – Stay one-night in a superior studio room (Twin) or 1 Bedroom unit (Quad)
Day 4 – Franz Josef Glacier (158 km – 2.00 hrs)
- Easy Walks- The Glacier area offers a range of walks for most fitness levels including the Lake Matheson circle track which is famous for its reflective views of Aoraki/Mount Cook.
- Your tour notes will provide information on the various options.
- Bella Vista Motel stay two nights in standard studio room or 1 Bedroom unit (Quad)
Day 5 – Queenstown (288 km – 3:30 hrs)
- Enjoy the Drive – The drive from to Queenstown is one of the most scenic in New Zealand. Your tour notes have suggested stops and short walks.
- Skyline Gondola – Experience a a ride on the Skyline Gondola, with an optional dinner or luge ride.
- Bella Vista Motel – Stay two- nights in king studio room or 1 Bedroom unit (Quad)
Day 6 – Queenstown
- Walter Peak High Country Farm & Lake Cruise –Enjoy the TSS Earnslaw Lake cruise to and from Walter Peak Country Farm with spectacular Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown’s alpine scenery, includes a farm demonstration with sheep herding and farm dogs in action and a gourmet BBQ lunch
Day 7 – Onward Travel
- Return your rental vehicle mid-afternoon and return home with lots of memories of New Zealand’s Mainland
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