Along the way you'll pass alpine lakes, enjoy views of the Southern Alps, explore the historic city of Dunedin and ride the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train.

Day 1:  Arrive in Queenstown
On arrival you will be met at the airport and delivered to your Queenstown hotel.  A tour pack containing all the documentation required for the duration of your stay will be handed to you.
Accommodation:  The Dairy Private Hotel

The Dairy is a small private luxury hotel providing exquisite bed and breakfast accommodation. Just 1
minute walk from Queenstown centre it also features a large lounge with an open fire, outdoor spa
and a bar.

Day 2:  Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier
Collect your rental car and travel across the Crown Range - the highest sealed road in New Zealand - to arrive in the Alpine town of Wanaka, gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park.  Continue on through the remote seaside settlement of Haast before heading up the wild West Coast. Fox Glacier welcomes you first, then comes your destination for the night - Franz Josef township.
Accommodation:  Westwood Lodge

Westwood is a purpose built lodge, crafted entirely from wood and exquisitely decorated throughout.
The lounge is the place to meet to watch the Southern Alps turn a soft pink in the setting sun.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3:  Franz Josef - Christchurch
Head north along the stunning West Coast Road to Greymouth.  The next leg of your journey is the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.  Drop your rental car at Greymouth Train Station depot located inside the train station building before boarding the train to Christchurch.  On arrival at the Christchurch train station you will be met and taken to your accommodation.
Accommodation:  Merivale Manor House

Originally built in the 1880's, Merivale Manor has been transformed into elegant motel and apartment
accommodation. Less than 200 metres to central Merivale with its premier shopping, restaurants,
cafes and bars.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4:   Christchurch - Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
Collect your rental car and drive through the heart of the South Island, crossing the vast Canterbury plains.  Take in the view of Aoraki Mt Cook (New Zealand's tallest mountain) from the shores of Lake Pukaki, known for its glacier fed turquise blue colour.  Continue along the lake to your final destination - Mt Cook Village.
Accommodation:  Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

The Hermitage Hotel ringed by magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, is a worldrenowned
tourist destination and has been an icon of superior accommodation and dining since 1884.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5:  Mt Cook National Park - Dunedin
Today you'll leave Mt Cook National Park and travel past Twizel, one of the locations for the Lord of the Rings films.  Driving through the Waitaki Valley follow the hydro power generating system towards the east coast, then continue south down the coast to Moeraki.  Take a detour towards the beach to see the Moeraki Boulders, a unique geologival feature well worth a look at.  As you arrive in Dunedin, take in the city's Edwardian and Scottish heritage reflected in the buildings around the city centre - The Octagon.
Accommodation:  Fletcher Lodge

Fletcher Lodge offers elegant, luxury accommodation, complemented by the ultimate in comfort and
modern facilities, located just a few minutes walk from the hub of the city. Nestled in a secluded,
established garden the lodge is conveniently located within minutes of many of the city's finest and
most popular cafes and restaurants.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6:  Dunedin - Te Anau
Travel through the rich farmnland farming scenery.  Head off the beaten track and follow the coastline instead of the inland route, going through the Catlins area.  Continue through Invercargill then head north to Manapouri.  From here you can embark on a day or overnight cruise to the remote Doubestul Sound - renowned for its natural beauty.  Just a short way further will bring you to your lakeside destination of Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound.
Accommodation:  Dunluce Bed & Breakfast

Dunluce offers boutique Bed and Breakfast accommodation with panoramic lake and mountain views.
Situated in a quiet location Dunluce is an architecturally designed home with a private guest wing.
Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 7:  Te Anau - Queenstown
Today you'll cross vast tussock lands on your way to Queenstown.  Pass through Mossburn, the deer capital of the nation.  Continue on through the Southland countryside where the road begins to hug the lake edge and The Remarkables mountain range towers over your approach into the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Accommodation:  The Dairy Private Hotel 

Day 8:  Depart Queenstown today
Depending on when your flight departs you might have time for onelast Queenstown adventure before dropping your car off at the airport and catching your flight.

This tour package can be customised to suit you precisely

• Late model rental car
• Fully inclusive rental car insurance (excess may apply)Unlimited kms
• GPS navigation
• Airport & ferry terminal rental car fees
• Additional drivers
• Comprehensive tour pack (detailed itinerary, driving instructions, map/guidebooks, brochures)
• 24/7 support while touring New Zealand
• All breakfasts
• Private airport transfers
• Private train station transfers
• TranzAlpine Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
• Queenstown Skyline Gondola and Luge