New Zealand · Self-Drive & Rail Adventure
New Zealand - Peaks, Fjords & Glaciers
Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's South Island on this unforgettable self-drive adventure, with return flights from the UK, car hire, luxury 4-5 star stays and spectacular rail journeys.
£250pp deposit · Travel insurance from £112pp · Price shown includes local taxes which are paid at the time of booking. Tour Operator: Travelpack
About This New Zealand Journey
Discover the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand on this unforgettable self-drive adventure through stunning alpine landscapes, glacier valleys, star-filled skies and iconic fiords.
From stargazing in Lake Tekapo and exploring majestic Mount Cook, to glacier walks in Fox Glacier, scenic cruises in Milford Sound and helicopter rides over Queenstown, this journey blends adventure, nature and relaxation perfectly.
Tour highlights
Stargazing & Mt Cook
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo and a Braemar Station Mt Cook backcountry tour.
Milford Sound & Queenstown
Scenic Milford Sound cruise, Glenorchy Island Safari and a Remarkables helicopter tour.
Glaciers & the TranzAlpine
Rob Roy Glacier guided walk, Fox Glacier nature tour and the famous TranzAlpine rail journey.
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Itinerary
17 nights · Christchurch to Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch
Fly from London to Christchurch International Airport via Singapore Changi Airport, then take a private transfer to your hotel.
Stay: Pavilions Hotel (2 nights) · Board: Room Only
Christchurch
Explore Christchurch, the Garden City, at your leisure before collecting your hire car for the road ahead.
Stay: Pavilions Hotel · Board: Room Only
Christchurch – Lake Tekapo
Drive south to the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Country.
Stay: Ranginui at Lake Tekapo (3 nights) · Board: Breakfast
Braemar Station Mt Cook Tour
Experience the remote high country of Braemar Station with stunning views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau Range, plus feed farm animals en route.
Also: Silver River Stargazing Experience · Stay: Ranginui at Lake Tekapo · Board: Breakfast
Lake Tekapo
Enjoy the Silver River Stargazing Experience — naked-eye observations and telescope views under the enchanting starry sky, with a complimentary shuttle and warm jackets.
Stay: Ranginui at Lake Tekapo · Board: Breakfast
Lake Tekapo – Wānaka
Drive over the scenic passes to the lakeside resort of Wānaka, set beneath the Southern Alps.
Stay: Alpine Resort Wanaka (3 nights) · Board: Room Only
Wānaka
Relax and explore Wānaka's lakefront, boutique shops and surrounding alpine scenery at your own pace.
Stay: Alpine Resort Wanaka · Board: Room Only
Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk
Hike the Rob Roy Track through rainforest and alpine valleys for breathtaking views of the Rob Roy Glacier, with a gourmet lunch and walking poles provided.
Stay: Alpine Resort Wanaka · Board: Room Only
Wānaka – Te Anau
Drive to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park.
Stay: Te Anau Lodge (2 nights) · Board: Breakfast
Milford Sound Cruise
Enjoy a premium Milford Sound cruise (09:30am departure) on a 29m three-level catamaran designed to capture the views of this iconic fiord.
Stay: Te Anau Lodge · Board: Breakfast
Te Anau – Queenstown
Travel to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Stay: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown (4 nights) · Board: Room Only
Glenorchy Island Safari
Kayak to Pigeon Island wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by mountains and golden beaches, with cake and a hot drink included.
Stay: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown · Board: Room Only
Queenstown free time
Enjoy a free day in Queenstown to explore, relax or take an optional excursion.
Stay: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown · Board: Room Only
Remarkables Helicopter Tour
Take a 25-minute helicopter tour and land on the Remarkables spur, overlooking Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin at 5,000 feet — a sensational photo opportunity.
Stay: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown · Board: Room Only
Queenstown – Fox Glacier
Drive to the West Coast and the dramatic Fox Glacier region.
Stay: Rainforest Retreat (2 nights) · Board: Breakfast
Fox Glacier Nature Tour
Walk through the lush glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with views of upper Fox Glacier, the Fox neve and Mt Tasman.
Stay: Rainforest Retreat · Board: Breakfast
TranzAlpine – Christchurch
Return your hire car at Greymouth Station and board the TranzAlpine rail journey across the Southern Alps to Christchurch, with a private transfer to your hotel.
Stay: Pavilions Hotel (1 night) · Board: Room Only
Departure
Take a private departure transfer to Christchurch Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals: In-flight
What's Included
International & domestic flights with 20kgs baggage
Arrival & departure airport transfers in Christchurch
Car hire from Christchurch to Greymouth Station (no one-way fee)
2 nights at 4* Pavilions Hotel, Superior Studio, Room Only
3 nights at 5* Ranginui at Lake Tekapo, Ranginui Suite with Breakfast
Silver River Stargazing Experience
Braemar Station Mt Cook Tour
3 nights at 4* Alpine Resort Wanaka, apartment, Room Only
Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk
2 nights at 4* Te Anau Lodge, Standard Room with Breakfast
Milford Sound Cruise
4 nights at 4* Rendezvous Heritage Hotel, Alpine View, Room Only
Glenorchy Island Safari
25-minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour
2 nights at 4* Rainforest Retreat, Studio with Breakfast
Fox Glacier Nature Tour
TranzAlpine – Greymouth to Christchurch Rail
1 night at 4* Pavilions Hotel, Superior Studio, Room Only
Based on 2 adults sharing
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Terms and conditions
Prices shown are per person based on 2 adults sharing. Departure 10 January 2027 from London Heathrow. Package price is £5,299.00pp. No local tax required. A £250pp deposit secures your booking. Optional travel insurance is available from £112pp. Details TBC. Includes 1pc checked luggage per person.
International & domestic flights are with Singapore Airlines (carrier per itinerary) with 20kgs baggage. Departure airports: London Heathrow B69607 £5,299; Manchester International B69691 £5,299; Glasgow International B69697 £5,399; Dublin B69693 £5,629.
Arrival and departure transfers are included, plus car hire from Christchurch to Greymouth Station (no one-way fee). Includes various tours and experiences: Silver River Stargazing Experience, Braemar Station Mt Cook Tour, Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk, Milford Sound Cruise, Glenorchy Island Safari, 25-minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour, Fox Glacier Nature Tour and TranzAlpine Greymouth to Christchurch Rail.
All prices correct at time of print but are subject to change. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure.