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- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Age range 2 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Gaze at the awe-inspiring South Island Glaciers
- Experience Queenstown, Dunedin and the best of Otago
- Spend time in the extraordinary Fiordland National Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
- Day 2 Collect your rental car then head south to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula
- Day 3 Travel to the Maori cultural capital of Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua to Taupo to Napier
- Day 5 Napier to Wellington
- Day 6 Take the ferry to Picton then to Nelson via Queen Charlotte Drive
- Day 7 Head down the coast to Hokitika
- Day 8 Hokitika to Franz Josef, Glacier Country
- Day 9 Franz Josef to Wanaka and onto Queenstown
- Day 10 A full day to explore Queenstown
- Day 11 Explore the iconic Milford Sound from the water and the air
- Day 12 Cross the Otago Scenery to Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
- Day 13 Follow the coast north and onto Christchurch City
- Day 14 Your last day, explore the city before your onward journey
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Additional Services
- 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
- Transport
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Number of tours
24
Age Range
21 to 99 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Jalal· January 10th, 2024Jaw dropping scenery, amazing food, friendly...Show more
Discover New Zealand commented on this reviewHello Jalal, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback and we are thrilled to know that you had such a great family vacation. It is my pleasure to help and made sure everything went smoothly during your trip. Enjoy the rest of your travels and... Show moreTrip date: December 2023- ASAndreas· March 15th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe travel plans would be destroyed at the last minute by the cyclone. Our caregiver carefully and quickly found alternatives, and obtained quotes for sightseeing. She stood by our side, did things for us that we could not do. We had no worries, could fully concentrate on NZ.Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words, Andreas. We are so glad that despite Cyclone Gabrielle, our Travel Consultant could make alternative arrangements to ensure you could enjoy your Self Drive Tour around New Zealand. Thanks again for choosing us for your... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- LMLOUISE· November 8th, 2022The staff were so helpful - nothing was a...Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewThank you for your review Louise. Its great to hear that you had such a pleasant experience. Our team really love to go the extra mile, and we are glad this has been reflected in your tour with us.Trip date: October 2022
- THTroy· October 31st, 2022This was an amazing introduction to New...Show moreDiscover New Zealand commented on this reviewThank you for your kind review Troy. We are very happy to have been able to help you curate your introduction to New Zealand at the right time for you. We hope you'll think of us for your next New Zealand Adventure!Trip date: October 2022
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- From Thursday19 Jun, 2025To Wednesday2 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Friday20 Jun, 2025To Thursday3 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Friday4 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Monday23 Jun, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Tuesday8 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Wednesday9 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Friday27 Jun, 2025To Thursday10 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
- From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Friday11 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,200
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Vicky
Asked on February 19th, 2025What details should I provide for linking bookings?
Discover New ZealandOperator•Written February 2025You can connect bookings by sending booking numbers and traveler details by email.
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Jerry
Asked on January 10th, 2025What happens if I need to stay longer at a location?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written January 2025
You can extend your stay at any location, just let us know.
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Sarah
Asked on December 10th, 2024Is the rental car included in the tour price?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, the rental car is included along with basic insurance.
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Dennis
Asked on November 29th, 2024What types of vehicles are available for rental?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written December 2024
We offer various vehicles including SUVs and vans, depending on availability.
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Tanja
Asked on October 13th, 2024Does the tour include meals?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written October 2024
The tour includes certain meals, but many accommodations offer self-catering options.
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Aldo
Asked on September 23rd, 2024Can I include an additional person in my tour group?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, we can accommodate one more person, but it may incur extra charges.
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Jamie
Asked on September 4th, 2024Are the accommodations equipped with kitchen facilities?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, motels usually have basic kitchen facilities for self-catering.
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Marina
Asked on August 28th, 2024How do I book additional activities during the tour?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written August 2024
You can book activities directly through your travel app or via the operator.
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Luuk
Asked on March 15th, 2024Are there any specific requirements for group sizes?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written March 2024
We can adjust tour components based on your group size and preferences.
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Maryne
Asked on February 25th, 2024Can I use insurance while traveling?
- Discover New ZealandOperator•Written February 2024
We recommend acquiring travel insurance for additional coverage during the tour.
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Tour ID: 161937
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