New Zealand's South Island: 7-Day Self-Drive Tour with TranzAlpine Train Journey & Milford Sound Cruise
From Franz Josef glacier village to snowcapped Queenstown and otherworldly Milford Sound, a road trip through New Zealand’s South Island is simply unforgettable – and on this seven-day self-drive tour, you can see it all and more. It would be remiss to take the quickest route in a land dominated by expansive landscapes of winding roads and steep valleys framed by the breathtaking Southern Alps and ancient glaciers. To fully appreciate the movie-worthy magic of New Zealand, take your time savouring the South Island’s scenery and unearth these wonders at your own pace, broken up by incredible sightseeing in Christchurch, a magical TranzAlpine train journey and a scenic cruise of Milford Sound. Whether you’re pining for respite from city life or seeking new adventures, this tour offers a vast array of terrain ripe for exploration with five days of car rental to ensure you leave no corner of this natural wonderland undiscovered.
- Six nights of handpicked accommodation
- Five days of all-inclusive Thrifty Group CCAR (Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus or similar) rental
- Daily breakfast and a morning tea at the summit of Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve
- TranzAlpine travel from Christchurch to Greymouth — one of the world’s greatest scenic railway journeys
- Lake Wanaka cruise and guided nature walk of Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve
- Scenic cruise of the majestic Milford Sound
- Sightseeing with expert local guides per itinerary
Your journey takes you to: Christchurch — Franz Josef (via Greymouth) — Wanaka — Queenstown — Milford Sound — Queenstown.
Keen to see the North Island? Extend your New Zealand discovery with an optional seven-day North Island self-drive tour.
