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11D8N South Island New Zealand Lakes & Glacier Self Drive
Tour Duration: 11 Days 8 Nights
Departure Period: Available departures throughout 2026–2027. Please contact us at +603-8326 5099 / +6016-222 4621 for pricing and availability. Our team would be happy to assist you.
Explore New Zealand’s spectacular South Island at your own pace on this 11D8N South Island New Zealand Lakes & Glacier Self Drive. Starting and ending in Christchurch, this scenic road trip takes you through Arthur’s Pass National Park, the famous Fox and Franz Josef Glacier region, Queenstown, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki / Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. With international flights, 8 nights accommodation, rental car hire and selected attractions included, this self-drive New Zealand holiday offers freedom, flexibility and some of the South Island’s most breathtaking alpine landscapes.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- International return flight tickets included
- Proposed airlines: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia
- Meet & Greet arrival transfer
- 8 nights accommodation at selected local 3–4★ hotels or similar
- 8 breakfasts included
- Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ lunch included
- 8-day rental car hire with zero or reduced excess liability
- International Antarctic Centre admission in Christchurch
- Scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains
- Journey through Arthur’s Pass National Park
- Explore the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier region
- Scenic journey via the Blue Pools of Makarora and Wanaka
- Multiple-night stay in Queenstown
- Skyline Gondola Ride to Bob’s Peak included
- Scenic Lake Wakatipu cruise aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Walter Peak Farm Gourmet BBQ Lunch included
- Free day in Queenstown for optional activities
- Travel through New Zealand’s spectacular high-country scenery
- See beautiful Lake Pukaki and Aoraki / Mt Cook
- Visit Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Return scenic drive through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch
Signature New Zealand Experiences
- Self-drive through dramatic South Island alpine landscapes
- Discover Arthur’s Pass National Park and New Zealand’s wild West Coast
- Explore the world-famous Fox and Franz Josef Glacier region
- Stop at the turquoise Blue Pools of Makarora
- Enjoy Queenstown’s spectacular mountain and Lake Wakatipu scenery
- Ride the Skyline Gondola to Bob’s Peak
- Cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Enjoy a Gourmet BBQ Lunch at Walter Peak Farm
- See Lake Pukaki and majestic Aoraki / Mt Cook
- Visit turquoise Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
Optional Experiences
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks visit
- Scenic glacier flight with snow landing
- Glacier hiking experience
- Skyline Luge in Queenstown
- Milford Sound scenic cruise
- Skippers Canyon Jet Boat adventure
- Original Onsen Exclusive Indoor Pool experience
Important Tour Information
- Tour type: Self Drive in New Zealand
- Daily departures available, subject to flight, hotel and vehicle availability
- This is not a group tour from Malaysia
- No tour leader accompanies travellers from Kuala Lumpur
- 8-day rental car hire is included
- Hotels are selected local 3–4★ properties or similar
- Travel insurance is excluded
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are excluded
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Optional activities are at the traveller’s own expense
Why Book With Reliance Premier Travel?
- Award-winning Malaysian travel agency
- Experienced travel consultants
- Self-drive holiday planning specialists
- Flight, hotel and land package arrangements
- Custom itineraries and holiday extensions
- Travel document and visa guidance
- Responsive support before your journey
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this a group tour?
No. This is an independent self-drive holiday with no tour leader from Malaysia.
Is the rental car included?
Yes. 8-day rental car hire with zero or reduced excess liability is included.
Are international flights included?
Yes. International return flights are included.
Is the Skyline Gondola included?
Yes. The Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride is included.
Is the TSS Earnslaw experience included?
Yes. The scenic lake cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch are included.
Is Milford Sound included?
No. Milford Sound is an optional activity during your free day in Queenstown.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is excluded.
Are daily departures available?
Yes. Daily departures are available, subject to availability.
Reliance Premier Travel
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