Overview
Discover the best of New Zealand’s South Island on this 7-night luxury self-drive adventure. From Christchurch to Mt Cook, Queenstown, and Franz Josef, experience scenic helicopter flights, gondola rides, steamship cruises, and glacier views while staying in premium 4.5–5-star accommodations.
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
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| Starts | Christchurch, South Island |
| Ends | Christchurch, South Island |
| Destinations | Christchurch, Franz Josef, Mt Cook, Queenstown |
| Code | MAGSOUTH257N |
Inclusions
- 8 Days Car Hire – FGAR – Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD with Ezi Car
- Includes ULTRA Insurance (NIL excess)
- 1 Night at Sudima Christchurch City in a Premium King incl. A La Carte Breakfast
- Christchurch Tram Ticket
- 1 Night at The Hermitage Mt Cook in a Premium Room
- Alpine Vista 20 min Helicopter Ride with Helicopter Line
- 3 Nights at The Rees Queenstown in a Lake View Room
- Gondola / Lunch incl. Unlimited Soft Drinks / 3 Luge per person
- Walter Peak Farm Tour with Real NZ
- 1 Night at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef – Douglas Wing incl. Breakfast
- 1 Night at Sudima Christchurch City in a Premium King incl. A La Carte Breakfast
Pricing & Dates
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Collect your Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD and explore Christchurch at your leisure. Ride the Christchurch Tram to see city highlights like the Botanic Gardens and Cathedral Square before settling into your luxury accommodation.
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Drive through the Canterbury Plains, stopping at Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing to Mt Cook. In the afternoon, take a 20-minute Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight for breathtaking views of glaciers and snow-capped peaks.
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Enjoy a scenic drive past Lake Pukaki and through the rugged Kawarau Gorge before arriving in Queenstown. Spend the afternoon exploring the lakeside town before checking into your luxury accommodation.
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Ride the Skyline Gondola for spectacular views, then enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited soft drinks at Stratosfare Restaurant. Afterward, experience the thrill of three luge rides before spending the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a historic steamship, to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy an interactive farm tour with sheep shearing and animal encounters before returning to Queenstown for a relaxed evening.
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Drive through the stunning Haast Pass, stopping at waterfalls and the Blue Pools. Arrive in Franz Josef, where you can take a short walk to the glacier or unwind in the Franz Josef Hot Pools.
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Travel along the West Coast, stopping in Hokitika for greenstone shopping and a visit to Hokitika Gorge. Continue through the dramatic Arthur’s Pass before arriving in Christchurch for your final night.
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Return your rental car and depart Christchurch, marking the end of your unforgettable South Island adventure.
Terms and Conditions
Back to topPackage price is based on 2 adults and is priced per person in GROSS New Zealand Dollars. Pricing is correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. Valid for travel from 01 -31 Oct 25. Book by 30 Jun 25. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. International and Domestic flights are not included.
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