Southern South Island Highlights

This 11 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Queenstown.

Your adventure starts in the alpine setting of Tāhuna Queenstown before you head inland to Central Otago's wine country for an exclusive cabana dining experience. Feel the thrill of a supercar dash and explore the history of hydro power at the mighty Clyde Dam, followed by a taste of rural life at a local orchard. The journey continues to the heritage city of Ōtepoti Dunedin where you will enjoy a castle and wildlife cruise to view rare yellow-eyed penguins. You will then explore the transport wonders of Invercargill before venturing to Te Anau to join a spectacular, serene cruise through the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound. This premium self-drive holiday is a true celebration of the South Island's finest moments, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and exhilaration.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: All-Inclusive Wine & Dine Cabana Retreat at Carrick Winery

Included activity: Supercar Fast Dash with Highlands

Included activity: Jacksons Orchard Tour

Included activity: The Complete Clyde Dam Tour with Clyde Dams

Included activity: Castle to Cruise Tour and Penguin Experience with Monarch

Included activity: Classic Motorcycle Mecca General Admission and Guided Tour

Included activity: Pure Wilderness Jet Boat with Fiordland Jet

Included activity: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Manapouri with RealNZ

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Southern South Island Highlights

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 2: Wine & Dine in Cromwell
Accommodation: Marsden Lake Resort

Day 3: Speed and Fruit in Cromwell
Accommodation: Marsden Lake Resort

Day 4: Hydro Power History in Clyde
Accommodation: The Lord Clyde

Day 5: Central Otago Adventure to Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 6: Wildlife and Heritage in Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 7: Southland Transport World
Accommodation: The Langlands

Day 8: Gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 9: Doubtful Sound Wilderness
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 10: Last Look at Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 11: Farewell from Aotearoa New Zealand