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Southern Splendour (Self-Drive)
Christchurch - Tekapo - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Christchurch

Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
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Highlights:

  • Experience the enchantment of brilliant azure lakes framed by awe-inspiring snow-covered peaks, all beneath a canopy of star-studded night skies with our South Island Vacation Package in New Zealand.

 

Package Price (per person):

Travel period: 20 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

Self drive: Intermediate SUV (IFAR) 

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Single 

Twin 

Triple 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

MYR 9530 

 

 

MYR 10990 

 

 

MYR 12675 

 

 

MYR 7870 

MYR 5175 

 

MYR 9330 

MYR 5905 

 

MYR 11015 

MYR 6750 

 

MYR 7315 

MYR 4620 

MYR 4220 

MYR 8775 

MYR 5350 

MYR 4720 

MYR 10460 

MYR 6195 

MYR 5440

MYR 7040 

MYR 4345 

MYR 3940 

MYR 8500 

MYR 5075 

MYR 4445 

MYR 10185 

MYR 5915 

MYR 5165

Breakfast 

MYR 525

MYR 555

MYR 585

Self drive: Full Size SUV (FFAR) 

Hotel type 

Standard Hotels 

Superior Hotels 

First Class Hotels 

Pax 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

MYR 10295 

 

 

MYR 11755

 

 

MYR 13440

 

 

MYR 8250 

MYR 5555 

 

MYR 9710 

MYR 6285 

 

MYR 11395 

MYR 7130 

 

MYR 7570

MYR 4875 

MYR 4475

MYR 9030  

MYR 5605 

MYR 4975 

MYR 10715 

MYR 6450

MYR 5695

MYR 7230

MYR 4535 

MYR 4135

MYR 8690  

MYR 5265 

MYR 4635

MYR 10375  

MYR 6110 

MYR 5355

Breakfast 

MYR 525 

MYR 555 

MYR 585 

Self drive: Premium 8 Seater (PVAR) 

Hotel type 

Standard Hotels 

Superior Hotels 

First Class Hotels 

Pax 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

Single 

Twin 

Triple 

MYR 7420 

MYR 4725 

MYR 4325 

MYR 8880

MYR 5455 

MYR 4825 

MYR 10565 

MYR 6300  

MYR 5545

MYR 7180 

MYR 4485 

MYR 4080 

MYR 8640 

MYR 5215 

MYR 4585 

MYR 10325 

MYR 6055 

MYR 5305

MYR 7015 

MYR 3920 

MYR 3920 

MYR 8480 

MYR 5050 

MYR 4420 

MYR 10165  

MYR 5895

MYR 5145

MYR 6900 

MYR 4205 

MYR 3805

MYR 8360

MYR 4935

MYR 4305 

MYR 10045 

MYR 5780 

MYR 5030

Breakfast 

MYR 525 

MYR 555 

MYR 585


*Optional breakfast add-on for the duration of this tour

Remark:

  1. Pricing is subject to availability at the time of booking and may be subject to Event surcharges.  
  2. A final price will be confirmed with the booking confirmation. 
  3. Amendments: Once a booking has been confirmed, one amendment is permitted without charge. 
    Subsequent amendments will incur a fee of NZD150 per file. Amendments made within 7 days of travel will incur a charge of NZD250 per file.
  4. Cancellation within 14 days of arrival will incur the loss of deposit.
  5. Cancellation within 7 days of arrival will incur a 100% charge of the total price
  6. Certain products, such as luxury accommodation, may have different payment or cancellation terms and these will be advised at the time of booking.
  7. Refunds are not available on any unused services unless extenuating circumstances apply in which case the decision will be made by the service supplier.  Please appreciate weather interruptions are beyond everyone's control but we will do what ever possible to find the most suitable solution.
    Accommodation is based on a room with private facilities unless otherwise indicated and Kiwiway reserves the right to allocate the applicable accommodation provider within each accommodation category type.
  8. Generally up to two children under 12 years, sharing a room in existing bedding with parents may travel at 50% of the adult cost.
  9. Meals: Unless specifically mentioned, meals are not included in the tour price.
  10. Rental vehicle hire: Self drive rental vehicle touring is calculated on a 24 hour ‘per day’ hire period.  Early flight arrival and/or late departure times may necessitate an additional hire day.
  11. International or domestic airfares are not included in any tour costs. The cost of gratuities, insurance, optional sightseeing, excess baggage charges, laundry, drinks, airport taxes, meals (except where indicated) and items of a personal nature are also not included.
  12. Travel Period: Now until 30 Sep 2026

 

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Day 1
Arrive Christchurch
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Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation.  

Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps.  This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.  

Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent. Overnight: Christchurch

INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Antarctic Centre

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Christchurch Tram Dinner

Day 2
Christchurch - Tekapo/Mt Cook Region
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Depart a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes.  At Lake Tekapo the solitary ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake. Thought-provoking, educational and entertaining, the Dark Sky Experience is an experience which will forever change the way you see the night sky.  Lap up the  fresh air and sparling skies in this International Dark Sky Reserve.  Overnight: Tekapo or Mt Cook Region.

Christchurch - Tekapo/Mt Cook Region: 230/330km (approx 3-4hrs)

INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Dark Sky Experience

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Glacier Explorer

Day 3
Tekapo/Mt Cook Region - Queenstown
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Embrace the dramatic vast landscape of a rugged land of ice and rock that showcases multiple giant peaks including New Zealand's highest mountain. Then hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki before travelling through the historic Central Otago region to Queenstown.  Overnight: Queenstown

Tekapo/Mt Cook Region - Queenstown: 255/265km (approx 3hrs, 15mins)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Skyline Gondola Ride + 3 Luge Rides

Day 4
Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
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Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.  Today's stunning journey takes you past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks. Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world. After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown

INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Milford Sound Cruise

Day 5
Queenstown
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Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.

Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Dart River Funyak
Kawarau Bridge Bungy

Day 6
Queenstown - Christchurch
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Return north through the powerful landscape of the Central Otago region and the dramatic scenery of the Mackenzie region to Christchurch. Overnight: Christchurch

Queenstown - Christchurch  485km (approx 6hrs)

 
Suggestion: 
You may choose to add a Queenstown-Christchurch domestic flight sector to your international flights rather than driving back to Christchurch.
Day 7
Depart Christchurch
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Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Christchurch Airport.

Please Note 
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24 hour hire.  
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location.
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Starts from

MYR 3940

Per person


Includes

  • 6 Day rental car hire with zero or reduced excess liability
  • 6 Nights accommodation
  • International Antarctic Centre
  • Dark Sky Experience (Thu-Mon only)
  • Milford Sound Cruise with lunch

Excludes

  • Return Airfare and airport taxes
  • Meals
  • Incidental bills and other personal expenses
  • Additional beverages
  • Services of the local guide
  • Porterages
  • Tours NOT mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel Insurance 
  • NZ ETA Fee
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