1. Wildlife of the South
2. Best of the South Island Self-Drive
3. Glaciers & Mountains
4. Southern Tourer
5. Full Day Otago Peninsula Package
6. The Taieri Gorge Railway
7. Essential Package
8. Stewart Island Wilderness Escape (Walking)
9. Whales & Wine - Self Drive
10. Intercity Travel Pass & Sectors
11. Kiwi Experience
12. The Pacific Traveller Self-Drive
13. NZ Fly Drive
14. New Zealand Adventure
15. Pacific Escapade Tour
16. Go Kiwi Hotel Pass
17. Golden Chain
18. Choice Australia & New Zealand Hotel Passes

1. Awaroa Lodge from £104.00
2. Fiordland Lodge from £112.00
3. White Morph Apartments from £30.00
4. Hapuku Lodge from £109.00
5. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin from £29.00
6. Lanarch Lodge from £101.00
7. Scenic Circle City Hotel from £24.00
8. Ascot Park Hotel from £31.00
9. Cathedral Inn from £54.00
10. Scenic Circle Blenheim Country Hotel Call for rates
11. Rutherford Hotel from £30.00
12. Hotel Monaco Nelson from £34.00
13. The Portage Resort Hotel from £100.00
14. Bay of Many Coves Resort from £75.00
15. Old St Mary's Convent from £114.00
16. Scenic Circle Blenheim Country Lodge from £24.00
17. Vintners Retreat from £52.00
18. Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotel from £26.00
19. Te Weheka Inn from £110.00
20. The Hermitage from £105.00

Experience Type: Self Drive
Valid Period:01/12/06 - 01/03/08

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Best of the South Island Self-Drive

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch from £460

Day 1: Christchurch – Greymouth / Lake Brunner
Travel across the Canterbury Plains and through the scenic Southern Alps to Greymouth. Visit Shantytown, a colourful replica of a gold-mining town of the 1800s. (258 km / 160 miles)
Accommodation: Standard: The Breakers Seaside Lodge (breakfast included), Superior: Lake Brunner Lodge (dinner & breakfast included)

Day 2: Greymouth – Franz Josef Glacier
Travel south to Franz Josef Glacier, where the best way to see this spectacular steep glacier is by scenic flight (own expense) – the views are amazing! (177 km / 111 miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Punga Grove Motor Lodge, Superior: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (Douglas Wing)

Day 3: Franz Josef Glacier – Queenstown
Continue south over the Haast Pass, the centre of the South Westland World Heritage Area, then travel on past Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka to Queenstown. Spend two nights at The Hermitage, the property has an elevated position, partly surrounded by native forest with enchanting views of the Remarkables mountains. (404 km / 252 miles)
Accommodation: Standard: The Heritage (Deluxe), Superior: The Heritage (Deluxe Lake View)

Day 4: Queenstown
Enjoy a full day exploring the delights of Queenstown, an adrenaline-loving town nestled beside the blue waters of Lake Wakatipu. Try jet boating for a thrilling, speedy ride through the waters of the Shotover Canyon and Kawarau Rivers. More laidback options include fishing, golfing, walking and hiking or perhaps a ride on the city’s gondola to experience fantastic views of this beautiful region.

Day 5: Queenstown – Te Anau
Travel on to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Visit the Glowworm Caves or take a scenic flight over beautiful Doubtful Sound. Your next two nights’ accommodation will be in Te Anau. (170 km / 106 miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Kingsgate Te Anau, Superior: Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Day 6: Milford Sound
Some time at leisure to explore beautiful Fiordland. Flight-seeing in this region must rate as one of the greatest sightseeing options in the world. It is a breathtaking way to experience mighty Milford Sound and to see mile-high Mitre Peak, one of the most famous and spectacular views.

Day 7: Te Anau – The Catlins
Follow the Southern Scenic Route through Manapouri and down to the coast. Stop in Invercargill before travelling through some of the most lush and fertile farmland in New Zealand. Then enter the Catlins, a region boasting dense rainforests and wildlife such as penguins and dolphins. (247 km / 154 miles)
Accommodation: Standard & Superior: Catlins Farmstay or similar (breakfast included)

Day 8: The Catlins – Dunedin
Travel today to Balclutha, located on the banks of the Clutha River. Follow the coast north to Dunedin. Accommodation tonight is at Larnach Castle, built in 1871 by William Larnach, a man of great vision who helped shape New Zealand’s history. (160 km / 100 miles)
Accommodation: Standard & Superior: Larnach Castle Lodge (breakfast included)

Day 9: Dunedin – Lake Tekapo
Take the coastal road north to Oamaru before turning inland to Twizel. On the foreshores you have an opportunity of viewing two species of penguin – the yellow-eyed variety during the daytime and the smaller blue penguin at dusk –along with a visit to Mount Cook National Park. (318 km / 199 miles)
Accommodation: Standard: Creel House (breakfast included), Superior: Lake Tekapo Lodge (breakfast included)

Day 10: Lake Tekapo – Christchurch
Journey to Christchurch through the patchwork farmlands. Your hire car is booked until tomorrow but must be returned no later than the time it was picked up on day one. (226 km / 141 miles)