Highlights of the South Island Self Drive Tour

10 Day Highlights of the South Island Self Drive Tour
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Highlights of the South Island Self Drive Tour

This well-balanced South Island itinerary comes highly recommended and is by far the most popular choice among our guests. You are however still absolutely welcome to change it in any way shape or form to make it your own. We are at your service so please just say the word and allow us to do what we do best!

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Tour Map: 10 Day Highlights of the South Island

Visited Locations

Christchurch City
Franz Josef
Greymouth
Lake Matheson
Lake Tekapo
Mount Cook National Park
Queenstown

First Light Travel

Duration
10 Days
Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Christchurch
Type
Self Guided
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
9 Nights Accommodation
6 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
3 Dinners
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Tasman Glacier Boat Tour
Skyline Gondola & Luge Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Dinner
Milford Sound Coach/Cruise/Coach Tour
Fox & Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight
West Coast Wildlife Centre
TranzAlpine Train Journey
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Church of the Good Shepherd
Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakitipu
Milford Sound
The Tasman Glacier
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Mt Cook
Lake Matheson
Franz Josef Glacier Hike
Christchurch
Lake Tekapo
Franz Josef
Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake
Milford Sound
TranzAlpine Train
Queenstown

Google Rating

5
590 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
480 reviews

Reviews of this tour....

family group skiing in New Zealand

The Haller/Van Hove family's New Zealand Ski Adventure

USA
03 Nov 2025

Highlights we loved: the glacier helicopter ride and hike, and hiking in so many national parks. Trains were awesome! Having someone meet us and take us to different places—like from the hotel to the airport—was such a luxury. They were always at least 15 minutes early, so we learned to plan for that. Most were very chatty, which we loved. All the accommodations were much more luxurious than we’d normally book for ourselves. The hosts were awesome—personable and helpful.

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price