July 12, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Discover New Zealand, off the beaten track, unknown to tourists, nor most New Zealanders.  This self-drive itinerary is designed to showcase and discover essential NZ, plus key highlights.  The route provides the opportunity to explore secondary roads and tracks, experiencing landscapes inaccessible by regular cars, while visiting small communities and meeting the locals!  Enjoy the comfort and safety of the latest generation Land Rover Discovery vehicle and outside of a current NZ driver's license, no previous 4WD experience is necessary.

Packages can be customised for longer stays.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: 

• 7 day 4WD vehicle hire - 4WD Land Rover Discovery (or similar), Christchurch to Queenstown
• 6 nights unique and boutique B&B's and hotel accommodation
• Meals as detailed in the itinerary - B (breakfast), D (dinner)
• Detailed day by day route guide and itinerary
• 15% GST

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Christchurch City - Blenheim

Day 2 Blenheim - Mosesworth Road - Hamner Springs 
Expore the Awatere Valley and into the surrounding ranges.  The longest 4WD road in NZ - over 180km long, and incredibly scenic.  B

Day 3 Hanmer Springs - Mt Somers - Mt Sunday - Staveley
Travel the Inland Scenic Highway, cross the Plains to Lake Clearwater enrout to Mount Sunday (Edoras in Lord of the Rings).  B & D

Day 4 Sttaveley - Mt Cook Village - Lake Tekapo
Try Mt Cook Alpine Salmon at Lake Pukaki.  Choose from a range of walks and hikes at Mt Cook. B

Day 5 Lake Tekapo - Kurow - Danseys pass/Naseby
The Spectacular Hakataramea Valley 4WD track and Danseys pass are a photographer's delight.  B

Day 6 Naseby - Maniototo - Cromwell - Wanaka
Detour to Bendigo - a one prosperour gold rush town, stroll amount the ruins of the past.  B

Day 7  Wanaka - Queenstown Airport
Over the Crown Range to Queenstown with a stop at the Cadrona Hotel.  B

Terms & conditions:  Sales by 31 August 2020.  Package fares are NZD, per person, share twin, based on minimum 2 pax travelling and sharing accommodation.  GPS, unlimited kms, premium inclusive insurance is included.  Vehicle does not include fuel or insurance excess of NZ$250 damages.  Accommodation is moderate standard, and varies in style.  Upgraded accommodaiton properties may be available on request subject to availability.