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Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour

7 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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  • The concept is a great stress free way to see all the sites and scenery with minimal planning. Fabulous!!

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    Garry, traveled in November
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Discover New Zealand
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Mount Cook
    Mount Cook
  • Te Anau
    Te Anau
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
  • Moeraki
    Moeraki
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Highlights

  • Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
  • Experience a Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
  • Drive over the Lindis Pass through the Kawarau Gorge
  • Journey along the magnificent Milford Road
  • Visit the beautiful and colourful city of Dunedin

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Travel through the Canterbury Plains deep into the Southern Alps
  3. Day 3 Head south-west to Fiordland
  4. Day 4 Explore the Milford Road and cruise the magnificent Milford Sound
  5. Day 5 Cross the Southland Countryside Towards Otago and Dunedin
  6. Day 6 Follow the coast north to Christchurch, be sure to stop at the Moeraki Boulders
  7. Day 7 Depart Christchurch Today
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  • KM
    · May 17th, 2023
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    Super organisierte Tour mit den wichtigsten Highlights der Südinsel, schöne Hotels, toller Mietwagen, prompte Unterstützung durch Tourradar bei Fragen und Problemen
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    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and the South Island :) Next time you will have to visit the North Island!
    Trip date: May 2023
  • Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour reviewer 2
    · November 10th, 2019
    The concept is a great stress free way to see...
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    Trip date: November 2019

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