Experience New Zealand in your own time with a top quality rental car from Maui Rental Cars - convenient depots in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. One way hires available and complimentary travel pack.
Experience New Zealand in your own time with a top quality rental car from Maui Rental Cars - convenient depots in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. One way hires available and complimentary travel pack.
NZ Suggested Itineraries

Self Drive > New Zealand Suggested Itineraries > Southern Scenic Route

Southern Scenic Route



Day 1 - CHRISTCHURCH TO MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
(210 miles, 5 hours) Must See & Do – Whale watching in Kaikoura

Day 2 - DAY AT LEISURE IN MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
Must See & Do – Cruise and walk Queen Charlotte Track

Day 3 - DAY AT LEISURE IN MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
Must See & Do – Sauvignon Blanc tasting on a Marlborough wine trail

Day 4 - MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS TO NELSON
(64 miles, 2hrs 10mins. Must See & Do – Lunch at Mussel Boys in Havelock, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Car Museum, Quad biking at Happy Valley Adventures

Day 5 - DAY AT LEISURE TO EXPLORE ABEL TASMAN
Must See & Do – Full day sailing adventure through Abel Tasman, Sea Kayaking around Abel Tasman or Cruise, Kayak and Walk through the Abel Tasman

Day 6 - NELSON TO WEST COAST
(304 miles, 8hrs 15mins). Must See & Do – stop at The Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure & Heritage Park and walk across NZs longest swingbridge, enjoy native bush walks, jet boating, gold panning, & fun rides.

Day 7 - DAY AT LEISURE AT FRANZ JOSEF
Must See & Do – Visit the famous Franz Josef Glacier and perhaps take a scenic helicopter flight and land at the top

Day 8 - WEST COAST TO QUEENSTOWN
(230 miles, 7hrs 15mins)

Day 9 - DAY AT LEISURE IN QUEENSTOWN
Must See & Do – Shotover Jet, White Water Rafting, Scenic Helicopter flight above the Southern Alps

Day 10 - DAY AT LEISURE
Must See & Do – Dart River Jet Safari and Funyak adventure – see where Lord of the Rings was filmed

Day 11 - QUEENSTOWN TO TE ANAU
(111 miles, 2hrs 45mins)

Day 12 - DAY AT LEISURE IN TE ANAU
Must See & Do – Enjoy a Great Sights day trip to Milford Sound and cruise the Fiord with Milford Sound Red Boat Cruises where you will see the wonders of Mitre Peak

Day 10 - WANAKA TO MOUNT COOK
(128 miles, 3hrs)

Day 10 - MOUNT COOK TO CHRISTCHURCH
(209 miles, 4hrs 55mins)


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