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
Alice Springs
Finishes
Darwin
Transport
Rental Vehicle
14 Days
Accom
4 Star Hotels

Experience the best of the Northern Territory including the iconic Red Centre - marvel at Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta - spiritual monuments to this ancient territory. Then head to the tropical Top End - and the contrasts to the lush water-clad National Parks at Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk, and Darwin the most northern capital city of Australia.

From $5899
per person (low season)
Starts
Adelaide
Finishes
Darwin
Transport
Rental Vehicle
14 Days
Accom
4 Star Accommodation

Journey from Adelaide to Darwin via the deserts of the Red Centre on a Fly/Drive journey that will ignite your sense of adventure. Roam the wilds of Kangaroo Island, view Uluru from the back of a camel, and cruise among the crocodiles of Kakadu National Park. You're in "The Land Down Under," so why not explore it from bottom to top!

From $9749
per person (low season)
Starts
Darwin
Finishes
Darwin
Transport
Rental Vehicle
12 Days
Accom
4 Star Accommodation

Experience the best of Kakadu, Arnhem Land, and the Cobourg Peninsula at Australia’s ‘Top End’ on a small group guided tour. Then explore Katherine (Nitmiluk National Park) on a 3 day kayaking adventure. Highlights include: Ubirr Rock Drawings, Mamukala Wetlands, Cobourg Marine Park, Victoria Settlement, Cobourg Coastal Camp, and a 3 days guided kayaking trip into the Katherine Gorge -and more!

Starts
Adelaide
Finishes
Darwin
Transport
Rental Vehicle
12 Days
Accom
4 Star Accommodation

Follow the footsteps of the explorers on an unforgettable 12 day Outback safari. This epic adventure transports you from coastal Adelaide to tropical Darwin via the jaw-dropping landscapes of Australia's Red Centre. Visit curious Coober Pedy, meet desert wildlife in Alice Springs, sleep at an authentic Outback roadhouse and marvel at the gorges of Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Park.

From $4549
per person (low season)
Starts
Darwin
Finishes
Darwin
Transport
Rental Vehicle
5 Days
Accom
4 Star Accommodation

Quench your thirst for adventure on an exhilarating 5 Day Top End road trip. Fly over Nitmiluk's gorges to a secret swimming hole, bounce along Kakadu's outback trails on a 4WD safari, marvel at Litchfield's giant termite mounds, and see indigenous rock art untouched for thousands of years. Australia's Top End will leave you spellbound.

From $2599
per person (low season)

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