New Zealand 1-7 Day Itineraries

A one week tour visiting the most beautiful spots of the South Island. Enjoy the Franz Josef Glacier, a Milford Sound Cruise, a TranzAlpine Rail Journey and many other unforgettable highlights!

Short of time but want to maximize your experience in New Zealand's South Island, well without going over the top and leaving you breathless at the end of your journey, we have compiled a couple of New Zealand Short Break self-drive itineraries that allow you to see and do those iconic New Zealand site-seeing and activities New Zealand is famed for - the Must-dos.

BEST OF THE SOUTH IN 7 DAYS

Heralded as one of the countries premier walking trails The Queen Charlotte Track is one of New Zealand's most relaxing  coastal walks. On the 5 day trip, you walk the entire track, but take a rest day on the fourth day at Portage Resort. You may chose to just sit around the pool, have a massage, rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the resort or you may like to take out a sea kayak with your guide for an afternoon paddle.

Experience the ultimate in luxury while walking the Queen Charlotte Track. Rest each night in comfortable boutique lodges and enjoy a meal matched with local fine Marlborough wines. Enjoy the splendour of walking the Queen Charlotte Track with a friendly knowledgeable guide.

The Queen Charlette Track was rated as one of the best new trips in the world by National Geographic Adventure in 2008.

Heralded as one of the countries premier walking trails The Queen Charlotte Track is one of New Zealand's most relaxing  coastal walks. From fern fringed bays and lush green forest to stunning skyline vistas its easy to see why. Top this with comfortable accommodation in nice lodges along with excellent three course meals and you have all the requirements of a fantastic hiking experience. 

This is an easygoing, low altitude three day walk (one additional night predeparture). through the beautiful Hollyford Valley. Step into a dramatic wilderness valley and enter a lost world that hasn’t changed in thousands of years. The scenery here is geologically spectacular and ever-changing. Snow-capped mountains tower over lush rainforests, rivers, glaciers and waterfalls. 

Escape on an island adventure, the Rakiura Track is a 32-kilometre (20 mi) circular hiking track on the remote Stewart Island. On this great walk listen to birdsong, stroll along isolated beach’s and experience scenery that has barely changed in a thousand years.