8-Day South Island Self-Drive Picton to Queenstown

Land Tour

8 days

8-Day South Island Self-Drive Picton to Queenstown
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$AUD 140 per day

Departure: Marlborough, New Zealand

Arrival: Queenstown, New Zealand

Adventure

Cycling/Trekking/Walking

Private / Tailor made

River/Small ship/Barge

Explore the length of the South Island from top to bottom on this eight-day Picton to Queenstown self-drive tour!Beginning in Picton, you'll take straight to the water for a cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, looking out for wildlife on the way. Your first short journey will whisk you through the wine-growing region of Marlborough to Blenheim. Before travelling to Kaikoura, the capital of whale watching in New Zealand, the next day, you'll embark on a winery tour of Marlborough by bicycle. Peddling from one winery to the next, you'll be able to sample the best of the best. From Kaikoura, you'll travel to Christchurch and spend a day touring the International Arctic Centre learning all about the first expeditions, modern-day life on Scott Base and the future of humanity on the ice. Another scenic drive will take you to Lake Tekapo, the best place to stargaze in New Zealand. The following day, you'll journey south to Wanaka from Lake Tekapo. On the way, you'll make several stops in the stunning Mount Cook National Park and Canterbury Region including Twizel, a town that rivals Queenstown for adventure activities offered. Your final couple of days will be spent in Queenstown, one of New Zealand top adventure destinations, where you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Wakatipu before departing!
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