
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- Tour Operator:
- Discover New Zealand
- Max group size:
- 10
- Age range:
- 2 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 161922
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- 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
- Cruise on the mystical waters of the Marlborough Sounds
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
- Day 2 Experience the iconic Shotover Jet and enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Walter Peak
- Day 3 The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards the MacKenzie Country
- Day 4 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and across the Canterbury Plains
- Day 5 Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura to spend the night
- Day 6 Drive to Picton. Depart Picton for your cruise through the Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook Strait to Wellington
- Day 7 Depart from Wellington City
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
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Operated by Discover New Zealand
Discover New Zealand is your one stop shop for all your New Zealand touring package needs. Enjoy all the advantages of planning your New Zealand experience with help from a team with a long history of showing travelers around NZ and creating magic memories. Established in 1987 we are your best choice when it comes to self-drive touring around New Zealand. Our extensive range of customizable tours reflect 30 years of experience of tour development and trip planning experience and we cater to every traveler's needs.
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationRather poor
- AAnnaLangston· November 14th, 2019Everything was great with the except of the hotel accommodations in Wellington and Christchurch. The mattresses were absolutely awful. The beds were very springy and offered zero support. Woke up very sore each morning in those cities. Other than that,... Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- Catharine· November 13th, 2019The overall experience of working with tour radar was amazing. The help with planning to fit our needs, the support around the clock, the seamless process of everything was fantastic. But we have to say that the hotel accommodations were subpar.... Show moreTrip date: November 2019
Dates & Availability





Pay-by-instalments
Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Tuesday26 Sep, 2023Monday2 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Wednesday27 Sep, 2023Tuesday3 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Thursday28 Sep, 2023Wednesday4 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Friday29 Sep, 2023Thursday5 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Saturday30 Sep, 2023Friday6 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Sunday1 Oct, 2023Saturday7 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,419
- Monday2 Oct, 2023Sunday8 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,562
- Tuesday3 Oct, 2023Monday9 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,562
- Wednesday4 Oct, 2023Tuesday10 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,562
- Thursday5 Oct, 2023Wednesday11 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$1,562
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