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Self Drive
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No minimum number of passengers
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English
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Standard, Superior, or First Class Hotel
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Auckland
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Christchurch
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All meals included
Majestic New Zealand – Self-Drive Tour | Ultimate North & South Island Journey
Begin your self-drive adventure in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, where harbours, volcanic landscapes, and vibrant neighbourhoods set the tone for an unforgettable journey. From here, travel south to the geothermal heartland of Rotorua, renowned for bubbling mud pools, steaming geysers, and rich Māori culture. The route also takes you through lush countryside, with opportunities to visit glowworm caves and enjoy scenic lake views.
Continue to Wellington, the nation’s capital, where a lively waterfront, cultural attractions, and café culture provide a relaxed urban interlude before crossing the Cook Strait by ferry. This scenic ferry crossing offers spectacular coastal views as you arrive in Picton and enter the Marlborough region.
Heading south, the landscapes grow ever more dramatic as you journey through alpine passes, river valleys, and national parks toward the Southern Alps. The West Coast introduces a striking contrast of temperate rainforest, rugged coastline, and ancient ice, where Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers descend from the mountains toward the sea. Optional experiences include scenic helicopter flights and guided glacier walks for a closer look at this icy wilderness.
Arrive in Queenstown, spectacularly set on Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by towering alpine peaks. Known for its dramatic scenery and vibrant atmosphere, Queenstown offers time to relax, explore lakeside walks, or enjoy optional adventure and sightseeing activities at your own pace.
From Queenstown, venture into Fiordland National Park to experience Milford Sound, one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonders. A scenic cruise reveals sheer rock walls, cascading waterfalls, and rainforest-clad cliffs carved by ancient glaciers.
The journey continues through the South Island’s interior to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo, where turquoise alpine lakes, vast mountain landscapes, and star-filled night skies create a serene and memorable finale. The tour concludes in Christchurch, completing this extraordinary self-drive exploration.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking freedom and flexibility, geothermal attractions, glacier landscapes, fjord cruising, and iconic alpine scenery, all experienced at a comfortable, self-paced journey across both islands.
Highlights
- 11 Day Rental Car
- 11 Nights Accommodation
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Hobbiton Movie Set
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
- Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
- Milford Sound Cruise including Lunch
- Private Touring can be arranged upon request
