The Southern Circle Self Drive Tour

This 11 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: The Southern Circle Self Drive Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch, New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 2: This morning collect your rental car, then spend the day exploring Christchurch and its surrounds
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 3: Head south crossing the Canterbury Plains to the coast as you make your way to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 4: Explore the historic city of Dunedin and unique wildlife on the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 5: Travel through lush Southland countryside to reach Te Anau, gateway to Milford Sound and Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Allow plenty of time for your drive to Milford Sound as this is one of the most spectacular roads in the world
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 7: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Spend today experiencing some of the many activities on offer in ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 9: Today travel through the Kawarau Gorge before crossing the Lindis Pass to Mackenzie Country and Mount Cook National Park
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 10: Take a scenic drive past Lake Tekapo into rural Canterbury
Accommodation: Quest Cathedral Junction

Day 11: Depart Christchurch today