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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

Highlights
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Fall in love with the fantastic North Island scenery
- Cruise the Cook Strait to Picton on the Interislander
- Discover your own adventure in picturesque Queenstown
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into Auckland City
- Day 2 Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
- Day 3 Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
- Day 4 Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
- Day 5 Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
- Day 6 Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
- Day 7 Continue south through Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
- Day 8 Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
- Day 9 Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
- Day 10 The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
- Day 11 Depart Queenstown today
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Number of tours
24
Age Range
21 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- David· January 16th, 2025Our overall experience was excellent. The New Zealand tour comp did a fine job booking hotels, car rental and activities. Their app was great. Their support was very helpful.Show more
- Barbara· March 28th, 2024We thoroughly enjoyed our self-driving tour. The experience was seamless from start to finish. Once we signed up, we received communication within minutes putting our hearts at ease. When we reached our destinations, we would simply give our names and the rest would be taken care of. Any questions or changes we had we're dealt with quickly and efficiently. The accommodations were simply beautiful, everything we needed and more. I also enjoyed using the app, especially being able to keep a travel journal and a list of our expenses. We would recommend this service to others who would like to explore an area with all the work taken care of at a reasonable price.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Wednesday20 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Thursday21 Aug, 2025To Sunday31 Aug, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday22 Aug, 2025To Monday1 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Tuesday2 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday24 Aug, 2025To Wednesday3 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday25 Aug, 2025To Thursday4 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Tuesday26 Aug, 2025To Friday5 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday27 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Thursday28 Aug, 2025To Sunday7 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday29 Aug, 2025To Monday8 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,515 per personMultiple Room Types
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