10 Day Special: South Island Glaciers & Lakes Package (Christchurch to Queenstown)

Standard Prices: - start from NZ $590 *(refer below)

All Inclusive Prices: - start from NZ $1240 - *(refer below)

Standard Prices Include:

• 10 Day Campervan or Motorhome Hire (click on vehicle images below for more information and vehicle specs)
• Unlimited Kilometers, GST, Kitchen Kit, Linen, extra drivers fees, stamp duty & admin fee, one way drop fee; Airport Transfer upon vehicle collection and return, Insurance included with $7500 Excess A Refundable Bond to the value of excess payable on pickup.
• Travel Wallet including Supermarket Discount Card, New Zealand Touring Map, Leading attractions booklet with discounts to iconic tourist attractions. Tourism GPS enabled Radio Commentry with more than 2200 points of interest, local landmarks, scenic highlights, hidden gems and attractions are highlighted as you approach them.

All Inclusive Prices Include:

• 10 Day Campervan or Motorhome Hire (click on vehicle images below for more information and vehicle specs)
• All standard price options listed above as well as; Table and Chairs, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee, Prepaid Gas Bottle,Snow Chains if required, Portable Heater if required, Insurance with $0 Excess, including overhead and underbody damage, 1 windscreen and 2 tyres,– Drive away no more to pay! With total peace of mind!
• Detailed Hema Travel Atlas and New Zealand Camping Guide (recieved before you travel).

Day 1 (Suggestion Only): Arrive Christchurch : Around Christchurch

Day 1 Arrive in Christchurch and pick up your vehicle before beginning your holiday. If you collect your vehicle early in the morning, head straight out to Akaroa on the Banks peninsula. A lovely day trip to an early French colony and old whaling town. You will have plenty of time to stop for lunch at one of the many harbourside cafes, have a look around and get back to Christchurch before the supermarkets close to stock up for day 2. If you collect the vehicle later head 5 kms towards town to New World supermarket to pick up supplies and then settle in to your Holiday Park for the evening. Check out “SOL - South of Lichfield” a labyrinth of funky bars, clubs and restaurants in the back alleys and old warehouse district of Christchurch town where you will be spoilt for choice on where to dine.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 2 (Suggestion Only): Christchurch to Greymouth 254 kms

Day 2 Depart Christchurch and the patchwork low lying Canterbury Plains and head West towards Arthurs Pass. Amazing scenery awaits you as you approach the meandering road and into the Pass itself. Have the camera ready, this could take a while! The settlement of Arthurs Pass is an excellent base for hiking and short walks. Once you are through the Pass, the mountains give way to the rugged West Coast River and forest scenery. Spend the rest of your day panning for gold or visiting the Greymouth museum. For the beer enthusiast,the Monteiths brewery operates daily tours.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 3 (Suggestion Only): Greymouth to Franz Josef & Fox Glacier 173 kms

Day 3 Departing Greymouth early today and beginning your journey South takes you through the “Frontier” town of Hokitika. First settled in 1860, it’s a great place to have a cuppa and check out the local treasure, Greenstone – you can see it being sculpted and polished. Take some time to enjoy the wild beaches of the West Coast and breathe in the salt spray. Just past Hokitika are the Punakaiki Pancake rocks and blowholes, stand back and watch the show! Arriving at beautiful Franz Josef Glacier, marvel at this ancient river of solid white ice. Five minutes drive South is the Fox Glacier, this is where you will spend your evening.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 4 (Suggestion Only): Franz Josef & Fox Glacier to Wanaka 261 kms

Day 4 Leaving the glaciers you will wind your way though yet more spectacular scenery and across the long one way bridge over the Haast River to the settlement of Haast. A rugged township, often a starting point for helicopter deer hunting trips. Enjoy waterfalls and river scenery as you leave the coast and climb up the Haast river valley to Haast Pass. The road snakes through the Aspiring National Park, and the vegetation becomes more sparse as you travel inland. Lakes Wanaka and Hawea lie side by side. Ringed by pebbly beaches and with magnificent views to the surrounding peaks, both lakes offer a variety of adventures. The township of Wanaka offers many cafes, restaurants and interesting shops.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 5 (Suggestion Only): Around Wanaka

Day 5 A free day to explore this beautiful lakeside region. Take to the air on one of the many flightseeing opportunities, a fishing charter or in to the surrounding area on one of the many walks. The Clutha river walk from the Southern end of Wanaka to Albert town is popular. The Mount Iron walk is a little more strenuous, but well worth it for the views of the lake. If you don’t want to use your own legs, horse trekking is available.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 6 (Suggestion Only): Wanaka to Queenstown 113 kms

Day 6 An easy day today. You have 2 routes to Queenstown, the Crown Range Road is the more spectacular shorter option, but a little more challenging. The other option will take you alongside the Clutha and Shotover Rivers. The alpine resort of Queenstown is exciting, sophisticated and fantastically scenic., You will have more time on your return to explore Queenstown, so get the feel of it and relax!

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 7 (Suggestion Only): Queenstown to Te Anau 174 kms

Day 7 Travel from Queenstown to Lake Te Anau. Your journey clings scenically to the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Start your day early so you have time to take a break in Kingston, the home of a remarkable vintage steam train and visit the small towns of Mossburn and Lumsden for unique shopping opportunities – a farm tour is another possibility. The picturesque Te Anau Township sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau. Cruise on the lakes, walk the tracks and visit the Department of Conservation wildlife centre. The Te Ana-au Caves are an excellent adventure.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 8 (Suggestion Only): Te Anau – Milford Sound 116 kms

Day 8 The road to Milford is one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives. The first part is relatively mild farmland, then you’ll ease into beech forest near the entrance to the Fiordland National Park. Look for the Avenue of the Disappearing Mountain and the Mirror Lakes. The rough hewn Homer Tunnel brings you into Milford Sound, an amazing 22km-long fiord dominated by Mitre Peak. A cruise on Milford Sound will be an essential component of your time in Fiordland, or you can get up close and personal in a sea kayak. Tall waterfalls, vertical rock faces and seals are just some of the things you’ll remember. The underwater observatory is an option with most cruises.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 9 (Suggestion Only): Around Milford Sound

Day 9 The grandeur of Milford Sound can be appreciated from the air or water. Bowen Falls, hurtling 165 metres into the sea, and the Stirling Falls further down the sound, set amidst the towering cliffs and dwarfed by Mitre Peak, are truly spectacular after rain. Take an early morning cruise to avoid the day-trippers from Queenstown. Or if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can explore the Sound by kayak. Prepare to get cold and wet, but you will feel the true majesty of the surrounds by getting seriously up close and personal.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 10 (Suggestion Only): Milford Sound – Queenstown 290 kms

Day 10 A free morning to relax and take it easy before returning to Queenstown. Spend as little or as long as you like at Te Anau or the other picturesque little towns along the way depending on how you feel on the day. Take the opportunity to get those last minute photos at Milford or on the way back to Te Anau. Stop lakeside for a bite to eat and enjoy the serenity! Drop the vehicle back to the depot by 5pm.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Pricing Includes – Hema Atlas – Camping Publication – GPS Activated Tourism Guide

2020/2021 Package Pricing From:

* Please note prices are subject to change and will depend on time of travel.
These rates are based on travel in May 2020. To get rates for your dates of travel click on Quote / Book Online.

Price Does Not Include:

• Food - Cost of supermarket supplies at customer expense
• Cost of any tours or Activities (extra cost)
• Onsite Accommodation at Tourist/Caravan Parks

Terms and Conditions

• Traveller to organise his/her own flights to & from Christchurch/Queenstown
• All Drivers must be over 21 and have a valid unrestricted drivers licence.

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