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New Zealand South Island Tours & Self Drive Road Trip: Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Mount Cook

12 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0 (17 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Start point
    Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Kaikoura

    Christchurch to Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Canterbury Plains
    • Visit Akaroa - leisurely stroll and exploration of local shops and boutiques

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee at a local café in Akaroa
    Landmarks
    Akaroa
    Canterbury Plains
    Southern Alps
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  3. Day 3

    Kaikoura

    Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Whale-watching tour
    • Visit to local seal colony
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
  4. Day 4

    Kaikoura to Greymouth

    Kaikoura to Greymouth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes
    • Drive along West Coast to Greymouth
    Landmarks
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
    Tasman Sea
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  5. Day 5

    Greymouth to Franz Josef Glacier

    Greymouth to Franz Josef Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delectable dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive from Greymouth to Franz Josef Glacier
    • Helicopter ride above Franz Josef Glacier
    • Glacier trek with hiking boots
    Landmarks
    Franz Josef Glacier
    Southern Alps
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  6. Day 6

    Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown

    Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through rainforests and rugged terrain
    • Scenic pause at Lake Wanaka
    • Drive to Queenstown through valleys and high-country plains
    Landmarks
    Lake Wanaka
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  7. Day 7

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Queenstown town center
    • Visit nearby Arrowtown
    • Visit nearby Glenorchy
    • Walk along the Lake Wakatipu waterfront
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Arrowtown
    Glenorchy
  8. Day 8

    Queenstown to Milford Sound and back

    Queenstown to Milford Sound and back
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Fiordland National Park
    • Scenic cruise on Milford Sound
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound
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  9. Day 9

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Queenstown Gondola ride
    • Jet boat ride in Shotover Canyon
    Landmarks
    Shotover Canyon
  10. Day 10

    Queenstown to Mount Cook

    Queenstown to Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Mount Cook through high-country landscapes
    Landmarks
    Mount Cook
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  11. Day 11

    Mount Cook to Christchurch

    Mount Cook to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Mount Cook to Christchurch through changing landscapes
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  12. Day 12

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    End point
    Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (Airport)

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