New Zealand 1-7 Day Itineraries

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

Enjoy the most beautiful Glacier on this 7 Day trip. Travel through alpine rainforest, cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, stay in Mount Cook National Park, have dinner at a sheep station and enjoy a TranzAlpine Rail Journey. Many highlights are waiting for you!

Enjoy Christchurch, Mount Cook and Queenstown during this 6 day journey. View the Church of the Good Shepherd, stay in Mt Cook and walk in the alpine valleys, visit a Queenstown wine cave and have lunch & tastings at a winery. Many highlights are waiting for you!

The Banks Peninsula Track explores the remote outer bays around the Peninsula revealing a spectacular volcanic coastline with native bush, waterfalls and expansive sandy beaches with plenty of Seals and native birds to keep you company.

Don't miss this stunning short-stay South Island wildlife encounter: you'll discover the very best spots to see New Zealand's whales and dolphins frolicking in the wild. Get up close and personal with the ultra-rare Hector's Dolphin in Akaroa and watch giant whales in beautiful Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea.

Discover Arthur's Pass National Park on this one day tour from Christchurch including one of the most scenic train journey in the world - The TranzAlpine. This 3-4 hour guided walk offers a fantastic insight into New Zealand's high country and the unique flora and fauna located here.