Self Drive Wilderness Experiences

 

Splendid Isolation! – Not many places left, New Zealand’s got a few of them. Luckily our ‘Department of Conservation’ has slapped a ‘National Park’ label on them - meaning they are here for all to enjoy - for today and for the future. Here is a selection of self-drive tours that get you into those sacred areas. UNTOUCHED, Unmissable, unforgettable

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Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Christchurch
Transport
Car
Duration
42 Days
Accom
Luxury Hotels and Boutique B&B's

Take 6 weeks and explore the length of New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of the scenic highlights including the Hauraki Gulf Island of Waiheke, the North, the South and Stewart Islands. You’ll enjoy wildlife tours, train journey, glacier adventures, cruises and so much more. Your surroundings vary from cosmopolitan cities to national parks and everything in between.  The pace of travel is relaxed - this is a comprehensive tour of New Zealand. 

Starts
Queenstown
Finishes
Queenstown
Transport
Car
Duration
22 Days
Accom
3,4 & 5 Star Options

Embrace your wild side on this unforgettable journey to the South Island's isolated hidden gems. Be awed by the Marlborough Sound's secluded bays, the rugged Catlins Coast, and the majestic fiords of Milford Sound.

Featuring three New Zealand Great Walks tracks, hand picked for their unsurpassed beauty, your itinerary includes a 5 Day hike along the famous Milford Track with expert guides by your side.
 

Starts
Picton
Finishes
Christchurch
Transport
Car
Duration
18 Days
Accom
3,4,and 5 Star Options

New Zealand is home to some of the rarest and most unique birds on earth. With a stunning backdrop of golden bays, vast wetlands, mountain ranges, and ancient forests, you'll travel the full length of the South Island for unforgettable encounters with our best-loved and most endangered species in their natural habitats.

Starts
Christchurch
Finishes
Queenstown
Transport
Car
Duration
13 Days
Accom
3,4, or 5 Star Options

Grab your hiking boots and swap everyday life for the towering mountains, high country lakes, and ice-carved fiords of New Zealand's iconic backcountry. Featuring spectacular day hikes on the Milford and Hooker Valley Tracks, plus a fully guided three-day Routeburn Track adventure, this South Island itinerary takes you to the beating heart of the New Zealand wilderness.

Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Auckland
Transport
Car
Duration
12 Days
Accom
3, 4 & 5 Star Options

This 12 Day North Island New Zealand adventure tour gets you into some remote and amazing places – from the highest commercially rafted waterfall to Waitomo’s deepest cave, 3 days sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands – something for everyone.

Starts
Queenstown
Finishes
Queenstown
Transport
Car
Duration
12 Days
Accom
Wilderness Camping/Huts

Embark on a journey into some of New Zealand's finest scenic destinations, secluded in the great wilderness areas of the West Coast and mighty Southern Alps of the South Island. This is a camping and adventure tour for intrepid lovers of nature as well as those seeking a unique snapshot of our great outdoors.

Starts
Queenstown
Finishes
Christchurch
Transport
Car
Duration
12 Days
Accom
Premium Hiking Lodges

This is a world-class scenic landscape and a treasure trove of awesome geology, rare flora and fauna. Walk, fully guided, the Milford Track. Then explore the Wild West Coast experiencing its glaciers, forests and wildlife.

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