Grand South Island Explorer
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Self-drive Holidays
From snow-capped peaks to thermal pools, from turquoise lakes to coastal forests, this is our most comprehensive self-drive of the South Island. A roundtrip journey from Christchurch, you’ll travel through towns steeped in gold-rush history, farmland, lakes, rivers and wine regions. Soak up spectacular alpine scenery, cruise Milford Sound and marvel at majestic glaciers and mountain ranges. Discover the Abel Tasman National Park’s stunning coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays. And, traverse the ‘Great Divide’ on the TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and birds along the way from whales in Kaikoura to albatross on the Otago Peninsula. And, we’ve built in time for you to relax along the way - enjoy soaking in thermal pools, sampling local food and wines and taking in those incredible views.
Discover Tailor-Made Travel
- Award-winning holidays
- ATOL protected
- Incredible value
Including
6 meals
6 breakfasts
Accommodation
19 nights in comfortable standard hotels and boutique lodges
Excursions and visits
- Marvel at Mount Cook’s turquoise lakes and snow-capped peaks
- Enjoy alpine scenery, glaciers and cruise the fiords of majestic Milford Sound
- Traverse the ‘Great Divide’ on the TranzAlpine, one of the world’s top rail journeys
- Enjoy wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley and Marlborough region, home to Cloudy Bay
- Spot wildlife from the whales of Kaikoura to the penguins and fur seals on the Otago Peninsula
- Explore national parks, coastal walkways and discover the blowholes at Punakaiki’s pancake rocks
- And, take time to relax in thermal hot pools and under starry skies
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa (if required)
- Optional excursions
Plus
20 days Avis Group C car rental
TranzAlpine Rail Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch
Sightseeing tours as indicated
Overview
19 nights
Australasia . New Zealand . Dunedin . Mount Cook . Te Anau . Queenstown . Franz Josef . Kaikoura . Blenheim
International flights not included
From £1,984 per person
Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Itinerary
Duration: 20 days
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