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Queenstown Road Trips

Start your Kiwi Road Trip in Queenstown and take a self-drive tour of New Zealand. From Queenstown, you could drive to many key areas like Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Christchurch, Blenheim, Fox Glacier, Fiordland and Milford Sound or even all the way up to the North Island.

Each Queenstown road trip is made up of several days and each day offers something new and exciting to experience. By clicking on the name of each Kiwi Road Trip, you can read a detailed description of the trip, along with links to accommodation, attractions, activities, tours and transport in the area.

One-Way Road Trips From Queenstown

Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch

Queenstown - Mt Cook - Christchurch (3 Days)
You'll be treated to mountain landscapes in every direction while you you're driving from Queenstown to Christchurch on this scenic Kiwi Road Trip. Start off by experiencing some of the excitement Queenstown has to offer, before heading to the quaint village of Arrowtown.

Your next destination is Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak. The high country towns of Omarama and Twizel are good stopovers along the way. After leaving Mt Cook, you will travel through the MacKenzie Country and see the stunning lakes of Pukaki and Tekapo, before heading to your final destination, Christchurch.

Queenstown - Wellington - Auckland

Queenstown - Wellington - Auckland (11 Days)
This Queenstown to Auckland road trip takes you all the way from the alpine scenery of the South to the subtropical sailing grounds in the North.

Highlights of this Kiwi Road Trip include the majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook, the garden city of Christchurch, whale watching in Kaikoura, the vineyards of Marlborough, a ferry trip from Picton to Wellington, the surf and sunshine of the East Cape and Bay of Plenty, gold towns of the Coromandel and the night lights of New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland.

Return Road Trips From Queenstown

Queenstown - Te Anau - Queenstown

Queenstown - Te Anau - Queenstown (3 Days)
A short, but scenically-gifted itinerary that begins and ends in Queenstown. On this road trip from Queenstown you will discover the full flavour of the deep south.

Start off by enjoying the action-packed activities Queenstown has to offer. You might like to try bungy jumping, skiing, mountain biking, jet boasting, sky diving and more! Once you've had enough adventure, it's time for a peaceful drive to Te Anau where rivers and mountains provide endless photo opportunities. After a trip to Dunedin, it's time to head back to Queenstown via Alexandra, hub of the region's fruit growing industry.

Queenstown - Christchurch - Queenstown

Queenstown - Christchurch - Queenstown (5 Days)
This Queenstown-based itinerary connects some of the South Island's most interesting destinations and takes you through two mountain passes. The first part of this Kiwi Road Trip will take you to Wanaka and then the river and rainforest environment of the West Coast. Attractions include the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers as well as the historic towns of Hokitika and Greymouth.

From the West Coast you will travel to the east, through Arthur's Pass to visit the heritage and art attractions of Christchurch. Your next stop is Aoraki/Mt Cook where you can explore the mountain trails before heading back to Christchurch via the Lindis Pass and Kawarau Gorge.

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