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Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour

6 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.5

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It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.
JS
Jola, traveled in November
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Operator: 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
Queenstown
Wanaka
Greymouth

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Highlights

Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Visit idyllic Wanaka before driving through Haast Pass

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch City
Day 2 Collect your rental car this morning, then you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Day 3 Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown
Day 4 Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Day 5 Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Day 6 Depart Christchurch today

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Discover New Zealand

4.6

(20 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

21 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Cancellation Policy

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Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

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Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Excellent
4.5
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Discover New Zealand
4.6

JS
Jola
· November 17th, 2023
This is an incredible tour to take. There are...
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Discover New Zealand commented on this review
Hello Jola, We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time exploring New Zealand. It is our pleasure to help you put this tour together in the easiest way possible. Thank you very much for your time and enjoy the rest of your travels.... Show more
Trip date: September 2023
VT
Voicu
· October 29th, 2022
Very good selection and to cover the South...
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Discover New Zealand commented on this review
Dear Voicu Tietu, Thank you so much for your kind review. There is so much to do and see here in New Zealand that it might feel overwhelming for some, but we are glad that you enjoyed the tour with us. Sad to hear about your experience with the rental... Show more
Trip date: October 2022

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Tour ID: 161894

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before October 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Discover New Zealand. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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