Road Trips starting in Queenstown

A classic South Island itinerary taking you through the dramatic scenery surrounding the Southern Alps.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

Explore two of the South Island’s popular wine regions while enjoying the magnificent views of the Gibbston Valley, Wanaka and Queenstown.