Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Christchurch
- Arrive at Christchurch International Airport
- Pick up your self-drive rental vehicle
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Relax and recover from jetlag
- Overnight Stay: Christchurch
Day 2: Christchurch Sightseeing
- Morning Breakfast at hotel and then Visit Riverside Market
- Explore Christchurch Cathedral area
- Visit Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum
- Optional: Tram ride / Dinner at The Terrace
- Overnight Stay: Christchurch
Day 3: Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
- Breakfast at hotel
- Scenic drive through North Canterbury countryside
- Visit Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
- Relax and enjoy village walks or local dining
- Overnight Stay: Hanmer Springs
Day 4: Hanmer Springs to Queenstown
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive via inland alpine route
- Arrive in Queenstown and check-in
- Evening stroll at Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Mall
- Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 5: Queenstown Adventure Day
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ride Skyline Gondola for panoramic views
- Optional: Luge rides / Adventure activities
- Free time for jet boating / wine tasting
- Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 6: Milford Sound Excursion
- Breakfast at hotel
- Self-drive to Milford Sound
- Enjoy scenic Milford Sound Cruise
- Witness waterfalls, fjords and dramatic landscapes
- Return to Queenstown in evening
- Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown → Dunedin
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Dunedin
- Explore city centre and Octagon area
- Visit Signal Hill or St Clair Beach
- Overnight Stay: Dunedin
Day 8: Dunedin and Otago Peninsula
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Dunedin Railway Station
- Explore Otago Peninsula (wildlife and coastal views)
- Optional: Casino at Southern Cross Complex
- Overnight Stay: Dunedin
Day 9: Dunedin → Christchurch
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive along scenic coastal route
- Stop at Moeraki Boulders
- Arrive in Christchurch by evening
- Overnight Stay: Christchurch
Day 10: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Christchurch Airport
- Drop off rental vehicle
- Departure from New Zealand
Accommodation Details
What's Included
- Breakfast as per itinerary
- Private transfers for Sightseeing and Airport
- Deluxe Hotel stay
What's Excluded
- Aifare
- Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary