NZ South Island Self Drive Itineraries

The flowers are in full bloom around Lake Tekapo

Te Waipounamu is the Māori name for the larger of New Zealand's two main islands. The South Island, affectionately referred to as the Mainland by its inhabitants, is nearly one third larger than the North however less than one-quarter of the population lives there. We've handpicked all the must-see spots and most popular attractions for your driving holiday itinerary in the South Island. And remember, all our tour itineraries are infinitely customisable free of charge. So, you'll see everything you want to see regardless of how long you have. Take a look at our South Island New Zealand Self Drive Tours and start the road trip of a lifetime now. Refine your search by using the 'Tour Finder' on the left hand side.

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Starts
Sydney
Finishes
Queenstown
20 Days
Accom
100% Customisable

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of New Zealand and Australia on an epic 23-day adventure. Start off on New Zealand’s North Island with a Maori feast in Rotorua; then head south to cruise through majestic, wildlife-rich fjords. Queenstown—the adventure capital of the world—will serve up a healthy dose of adrenaline before we fly to Australia and eat our way through Melbourne on a walking lunch. Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House, and dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling excursion. Wrap up your adventure in Queensland by spending an afternoon with members of Australia's Indigenous community.

Starts
Perth
Finishes
Broome
Transport
Rental Vehicle
16 Days
Accom
100% Customisable

From the beauty of the Coral Coast to the stunning sunset at Cable Beach, this west coast self-drive adventure takes you to some of the most amazing sights in Western Australia. Explore the gorges of Kalbarri National Park, snorkel with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks at the World Heritage Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, ride a camel along the beach at Broome and witness some of Australia’s best marine life along the way.

From $7998
per person (low season)

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