New Zealand Self-Drive

New Zealand self drive holidays are probably the most popular method of touring New Zealand and one for which the country is ideally suited. You can choose from a selection of specially designed itineraries as detailed below. Alternatively we can tailor-make a holiday just for you, planning an itinerary based entirely around what you want to see and do, booking accommodation and excursions are required.

 

Self Drive Holidays in New Zealand

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  • New Zealand Pure and Simple
    New Zealand Pure and Simple
    20 nights | April to October
    Experience New Zealand outside the high season and without the 'crowds'. Drive from one stunning region to another without missing the main attractions of the country. Unwind, take in the amazing landscape and leave everything else to us. You can start your journey in e... from £982
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  • Beautiful Bay of Islands
    Beautiful Bay of Islands
    2 nights | Year Round
    This 3-day itinerary is the perfect add-on to a longer touring holiday starting or ending in Auckland. Drive into Northland to one of the most historically significant and beautiful areas in New Zealand. from £298
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  • Sunset Trail
    Sunset Trail
    5 nights | Year Round
    This 6-day itinerary, which can be combined with a South Island itinerary, is an excellent choice if you’re looking to get away from the main tourist areas. Western North Island is a dominated by the iconic sight of Mt Taranaki, but the region also offers surf-pounded b... from £677
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  • Great NZ Touring Route
    Great NZ Touring Route
    7 nights | All year round
    As the name would suggest, this 8-day itinerary follows a classic touring route around some of the North Island’s most picturesque locations including volcanic Rotorua, the vineyards of Hawkes Bay and the lush bush and beaches of the Coromandel. from £895
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  • New Zealand Wine Trail
    New Zealand Wine Trail
    7 nights | All year round
    Wine connoisseurs and gourmands look no further as this itinerary delivers on every level – good food, fine wine, charming accommodation, special inclusions and New Zealand’s trademark spectacular scenery. from £1,131
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  • Simply South
    Simply South
    9 nights | All year round
    Explore the dramatic and stunning scenery of the South Island including the Canterbury Plains surrounding Christchurch, the sweeping West Coast glaciers, the rugged Catlins Coast and the majestic lakes and fiords of Queenstown and Fiordland National Park. from £744
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  • In the Footsteps of Ben Fogle
    In the Footsteps of Ben Fogle
    9 nights | November to April
    Follow in the footsteps of Ben Fogle's visit to New Zealand and share some of his experiences in both the North & South Islands with a host of activites included. This great package price includes a selection of wonders of the South and North Islands. As with all our in... from £2,061
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  • Essential New Zealand 4x4
    Essential New Zealand 4x4
    10 nights | Year Round
    If you have limited time but still want to see as much of New Zealand as possible then this adventurous tour of the North and South Islands is highly recommended. With your own 4x4 you can get away from the main tourist drives without missing the scenic highlights. from £976
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  • South Island Vintage
    South Island Vintage
    12 nights | All year round
    This is a comprehensive 12-day itinerary around New Zealand’s spectacular South Island from the sunny vineyards of Blenheim to the magnificent peaks and fiords of the South Lakes. Based on Hotels of Character, throughout you’ll stay in some of the country’s most charmin... from £1,171
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  • Whale Rider Country
    Whale Rider Country
    13 nights | All year round
    Discover one of New Zealand’s less-travelled regions following the Pacific Coast Highway around the East Cape visiting the locations where ‘Whale Rider’ was filmed. Over 14-days you’ll also visit Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and the whale-watching capital Kaikoura.... from £737
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  • Simply the Best
    Simply the Best
    14 nights | All year round
    Ideal for those with limited time, this concise two-week itinerary features well-known scenic and cultural highlights. With some of New Zealand’s foremost attractions included in the price, such as Milford Sound and TranzAlpine train journey, this holiday is also great ... from £1,184
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  • Winter Wonderland
    Winter Wonderland
    14 nights | June - September
    Snow-capped mountains, frozen glaciers and a variety of winter activities are combined to make this a true winter experience - and what better way to end a crisp clear day in the snow than with a glass of locally produced pinot noir in front of a roaring log fire?! from £878
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  • 4x4 Experience
    4x4 Experience
    14 nights | Year round
    Venture right off the beaten track and travel through areas that most visitors to New Zealand don’t see. Driving your own 4x4 vehicle you’ll experience the essence of the country driving on historic pioneering routes and spend a night on a sheep farm. from £927
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  • New Zealand Nature Tour
    New Zealand Nature Tour
    17 nights | All year round
    This is the ultimate tour for nature enthusiasts and an excellent 18-day touring option. Farmstays and excursions are included in the price, such as whale watching in Kaikoura, a visit to Ulva Island Nature Reserve and a cruise on Milford Sound and the comprehensive tri... from £2,430
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  • New Zealand's 'Small Five'
    New Zealand's 'Small Five'
    17 nights | Year round
    They may not be as widely recognised as Africa's 'Big Five', but the kiwi, yellow-eyed penguin, tuatara, kea and Hector’s dolphin form New Zealand's own collection of 'must-see' wildlife that have a unique charm that cannot fail to appeal. This 18-day independent holida... from £2,430
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  • Eco Wilderness Lodges
    Eco Wilderness Lodges
    18 nights | June to September
    This classic itinerary offers a pick and mix lodge experience especially designed for travel during the New Zealand winter - the ideal time to go slow and savour. Enjoy great value at some of the finest eco-lodges in the country and discover the delights of travel durin... from £354
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  • Mountains to Fiords
    Mountains to Fiords
    18 nights | November to April
    Based in the stunningly beautiful Southern Lakes region of New Zealand, experience adventure and nature on this tailor-made itinerary combining the acclaimed Milford Track with another of New Zealand’s Great Walks, the Routeburn Track. from £3,652
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  • Cetacean Explorer
    Cetacean Explorer
    19 nights | All year round
    This 20-day tour incorporates the best whale watching and dolphin encounters available in New Zealand as well as providing a comprehensive introduction to the other natural and cultural highlights both islands have to offer. from £1,842
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  • New Zealand Motor Roam
    New Zealand Motor Roam
    19 nights | All year round
    Taking in the major highlights of both islands from the thermal centre of North Island to the lakes and fiords of the deep south, this well thought out itinerary caters for those who enjoy the freedom a motorhome brings but with the ease of knowing where they are going ... from £1,310
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  • Family Winter Sun
    Family Winter Sun
    20 nights | June - September
    This family package can be enjoyed year-round but has been designed to highlight the best of New Zealand’s winter months, with a focus on the sandy beaches of the mild northern regions. Perfectly suited to families, the route makes the most of the mild weather and deser... from £4,126
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  • Discover Aotearoa
    Discover Aotearoa
    20 nights | Year round
    This classic 21-day itinerary offers a complete overview of New Zealand in a timescale that suits. Including iconic cultural experiences, ‘must do’ attractions and of course, stunning and varied scenery, you’ll cover a lot of ground and still have time to relax and savo... from £1,346
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  • Journey through Middle Earth
    Journey through Middle Earth
    20 nights | All year round
    This comprehensive 21-day itinerary showcases the diverse locations used in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. There are several guided location tours included as well as an overnight cruise on spectacular Doubtful Sound. from £2,736
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  • The Real New Zealand 4x4
    The Real New Zealand 4x4
    21 nights | Year round
    In just three weeks you will see and experience the very best of what New Zealand has to offer, driving from one stunning location to the next. This exciting 4x4 self-drive itinerary includes a balanced mix of driving on sealed roads and gravel, which with your four whe... from £1,191
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  • Beach and Rainforest
    Beach and Rainforest
    21 nights | November to April
    Glorious flora and fauna are the themes for this specially prepared itinerary combining two of New Zealand’s Great Walks – the Abel Tasman & Rakiura Tracks. Take advantage of this great package price and discover the spectacular scenery and wonders of the South and Nort... from £2,853
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  • 4x4 Bike and Drive
    4x4 Bike and Drive
    21 nights | Year Round
    This 4x4 touring itinerary offers the perfect combination of comfort, independence and as much or as little physical activity as you choose. Travel on little-used 4x4 tracks and venture further into New Zealand's varied landscape on well-marked cycling routes. from £2,071
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  • New Zealand on a Harley
    New Zealand on a Harley
    21 nights | Year round
    If you are looking for a slightly different way to experience New Zealand then what better way to experience this captivating country, than on the back of a Harley Davidson. Following a guide you can enjoy riding the open roads of both the North and South Islands as wel... from £3,270
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  • In the Footsteps of the 'Big Yin'
    In the Footsteps of the 'Big Yin'
    22 nights | Year round
    This comprehensive self drive itinerary is inspired by the New Zealand adventure of Scotland’s favourite comedian and includes many of the places featured in the programme Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand and is specifically designed for those looking for a si... from £2,211
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  • 4x4 Hike and Drive
    4x4 Hike and Drive
    24 nights | Year Round
    This imaginative itinerary offers the very best of New Zealand, incorporating well-known sights, national parks and renowned hiking trails. With your own 4x4 vehicle you’ll discover New Zealand’s exciting back country and at the end of each day return to comfortable acc... from £1,967
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