Road Trips starting in Queenstown

Starting and finishing in Queenstown this tour begins with a journey to the world renowned West Coast Glaciers.  Here you'll have two nights allowing plenty of time to enjoy one of the many guided walk options or scenic flights. From Greymouth you'll take the spectacular Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch, where you'll have a day to explore this remarkable city.  From Christchurch drive south to Mt Cook National Park, where Sir Edmund Hillary prepared to conquer Everest.  You then journey back to Queenstown where you'll have time to relax or enjoy the countless activities on offer here before departing for home.

This 16 day itinerary follows a route through some of New Zealand's fantastic wine regions including the Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, Waipara and Central Otago, also included is an amazing scenic flight over the Queenstown with a private picnic lunch. Tour each region with local experts and also enjoy some of the must do activities. In the evenings retire to relaxing boutique lodges and hotels.

A highlights tour exploring the iconic attractions of New Zealand. You begin in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and finish in Auckland the 'City of Sails’.  Along the way you’ll visit Mt Cook National Park, Kaikoura and the wine region of Marlborough before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island.  Highlights of the north include the Maori culture and thermal wonders in Rotorua and the harbour cities of Auckland and Wellington.

A 21 day tour visiting the major attractions of both the North and South Islands, with a whole range of exciting activities included.  In the south, you’ll jet boat on the Dart River, helihike on the glaciers and take the marvellous TranzAlpine scenic train from the West Coast to Christchurch.  In the North Island there’s culture to be experienced at Te Puia and fun to be found at Hobbiton Village.  With great self-contained accommodation included you can bring the whole family on this adventure.

Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea •  Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train

From Queenstown you’ll travel the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast.  With 2 nights in Franz Josef you have time for a glacier adventure of your choosing.  From there continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth where you’ll catch the world renowned TranzAlpine Scenic Train to Christchurch. 

From Queenstown you’ll travel the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast.  With 2 nights in Franz Josef you have time for a glacier adventure of your choosing.  From there continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth where you’ll catch the world renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch. 

A 4 day introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers. A highlight will be your journey on board the famous TranzAlpine scenic train across the South Island.

Excite your tastebuds on this 6-day tour of Central Otago with a highlight stay at the stunning Gibbston Valley Winery. Starting in Queenstown you'll loop round to Wanaka and back, be guided through multiple wine tours all with a great story and breathtaking views, stay in luxury and take the time to enjoy Central Otago in splendour.

Located off the South coast of New Zealand Stewart Island is a haven for brown kiwi, weka, kaka and even the rare yellow-eyed penguin. Just off-shore is Ulva Island a predator-free paradise for dozens of native species. Only home to around 400, the island is yet to be visited by many New Zealanders.
This tour starts in Queenstown and journeys through to Invercargill before crossing to Stewart Island for a few days exploration. If you'd rather start from Dunedin or ANYWHERE else then get in touch and we can adjust things to suit you.