A self-guided, scenic route designed for those who want to experience the beauty and off the beaten track wilderness of New Zealand's South Island at their own pace.
Book now and explore the South Island route of "Walks, Waters, Wines, & Luxury B&B's" with its unique activities and unspoiled sightseeing, while staying at some of our favorite small, luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodations.

Self-Drive package for two includes:

• Roundtrip air from Los Angeles via Air New Zealand's award-winning service.
• Meet and greet upon arrival.
• Twelve nights accommodations including breakfast and four dinners
• Medium size air-conditioned rental car with automatic transmission, unlimited miles and daily vehicle insurance
• Dart River Jetboat Excursion
• Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
• Watertaxi transfers to Awaroa Lodge
• New Zealand's 12.5% Goods & Services Tax

The following pages are a sample itinerary that this vacation package was based on.
We are able to customise the program to make it the perfect vacation for you.

Pricing starts at $5,050 per person
Price based upon two people traveling together and sharing a room and
fishing guide. Price is determined by dates of  travel and applicable
airfares on Air New Zealand.

Upgrades to Premium Economy & Premier Business Class are available

Start the Best of New Zealand Scenic Beauty Tour

• The unspoiled beauty of Lake Manapouri and an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park.
• The rain forest of the West Coast, where you also see 18 mountain peaks soaring above 12,000 feet and glaciers reaching to sea level.
• Driftwood-strewn beaches on the way to Punakaiki Rocks.
• Wineries, arts & crafts galleries and sandy beaches in the Nelson area.
• Pristine wilderness beaches and walking tracks of Abel Tasman National Park.
• Vineyards & restaurants of the Marlborough wine district;
• A working deer, sheep and cattle farm;
• Whales, seals and playful dolphins at Kaikoura