NEW ZEALAND SELF DRIVE TOURS – DRIVING HOLIDAY PACKAGES 2026/2027
Embark on an unforgettable self-drive journey through NZ’s breathtaking landscapes. Explore the country’s diverse beauty at your own pace with a fully customized itinerary tailored to your interests. Whether you’re seeking adventure, scenic wonders, or cultural experiences, our New Zealand self-drive tours offer the ultimate flexibility and freedom.
EXPERIENCE UNMATCHED FLEXIBILITY
An NZ self-drive tour allows you to uncover hidden gems, take spontaneous detours, and craft a journey filled with unforgettable moments—all on your schedule.
A VEHICLE FOR EVERY TRAVELER – FROM COMPACT SUV CARS TO PREMIUM 8-SEATERS
Choose from a wide range of car rental options, including compact cars, spacious SUVs, and premium 8-seaters. All rentals include standard insurance and unlimited kilometers, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience.
EXPERTLY CRAFTED ITINERARIES
Our experienced tour consultants will help you design the perfect North & South Island self-drive itinerary, ensuring your trip aligns with your interests.
FOR TRAVELERS PREFERRING MOTORHOME HOLIDAYS
For a fully self-contained experience, explore New Zealand in a motorhome equipped with bedding, cooking, and bathroom facilities. All of our self-drive tours can also be arranged as campervan tours.
CHECK OUT OUR PRE-PLANNED NEW ZEALAND MOTORHOME HOLIDAYS ↗️
FAQ – New Zealand Self-Drive Tours
What is a New Zealand Self-Drive Tour?
A self-drive tour allows you to explore New Zealand at your own pace with a fully customized itinerary. You’ll drive yourself between destinations—whether by car or motorhome—while we take care of accommodation, route planning, and activity suggestions.
What are the benefits of choosing a self-drive tour?
Self-driving tours offer unmatched flexibility. You can take spontaneous detours, travel on your schedule, and explore both popular sites and hidden gems, all while following a professionally designed route that suits your pace and interests.
Self-driving tours offer unmatched flexibility. You can take spontaneous detours, travel on your schedule, and explore both popular sites and hidden gems, all while following a professionally designed route that suits your pace and interests.
What types of vehicles are available for hire?
We offer a wide selection of rental vehicles, including:
We offer a wide selection of rental vehicles, including:
- Compact SUV cars for easy city driving
- Spacious SUVs for comfort on longer journeys
- Premium 8-seaters for families or small groups.
- All rentals include standard insurance and unlimited kilometers for a worry-free adventure. Learn more: Car Rental for Self Drive Tours
Can I choose a motorhome instead of a rental car?
Absolutely! Our self-drive tours are available in motorhome and campervan formats. Motorhomes are fully self-contained, featuring kitchenettes, bathroom facilities, and bedding, giving you the freedom to explore and stay wherever you like (within legal camping zones).
Absolutely! Our self-drive tours are available in motorhome and campervan formats. Motorhomes are fully self-contained, featuring kitchenettes, bathroom facilities, and bedding, giving you the freedom to explore and stay wherever you like (within legal camping zones).
Do I need special experience to drive in New Zealand?
If you have a valid driver’s license (in English or with a certified translation), you’re good to go. New Zealand drives on the left-hand side, and roads are generally well-maintained, although some scenic areas may involve winding or gravel roads.
If you have a valid driver’s license (in English or with a certified translation), you’re good to go. New Zealand drives on the left-hand side, and roads are generally well-maintained, although some scenic areas may involve winding or gravel roads.
What’s included in a self drive tour package?
Every package includes:
Every package includes:
- pre-booked accommodation
- pre-planned or customized itinerary and travel planner
- vehicle rental with insurance and unlimited mileage
- 24/7 local travel operator support during your journey
- you can also add optional activities, scenic train rides, ferry crossings, and more.
How can you help plan my route?
Our tour consultants are experts in crafting personalized itineraries. Whether you want to focus on mountains, beaches, food, culture, or wildlife—North Island, South Island, or both—we’ll design the perfect journey for you.
Our tour consultants are experts in crafting personalized itineraries. Whether you want to focus on mountains, beaches, food, culture, or wildlife—North Island, South Island, or both—we’ll design the perfect journey for you.
Find Your Perfect Trip
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NZ$2090
7 Day South Island New Zealand Itinerary – Southern Splendour
Self Drive Tour
Christchurch - Tekapo - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Christchurch
7 days
Christchurch - Queenstown
NZ$1885
North Island New Zealand Road Trip – 7 Day Northern Splendour
Self Drive Tour
Auckland-Waitomo-Hobbiton-Rotorua-Napier-Wellington
7 days
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NZ$1578
7 Day New Zealand Itinerary: Essential NZ Drive & Fly
Self Drive Tour
Auckland - Hobbiton - Rotorua (flight not included) - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
7 days
Auckland - Queenstown
NZ$1923
10 day New Zealand Itinerary: Scenic NZ Self Drive Tour
Self Drive Tour
Auckland - Rotorua (flight not included) - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Glacier Region - Christchurch (10 days / 9 nights)
10 days
Auckland - Christchurch
NZ$2467
New Zealand South Island Itinerary: 6 Day Southern Highlights
Self Drive Tour
Christchurch - Tekapo - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
6 days
Christchurch - Queenstown
NZ$1680
Self Drive Tour South Island New Zealand: 11 Day Glacier Wonder
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Christchurch - Glacier Region - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Te Anau - Dunedin - Mt Cook - Tekapo - Christchurch
11 days
Christchurch - Christchurch
NZ$2264
New Zealand Travel Itinerary 2 Weeks – Best of New Zealand
Self Drive Tour
Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Blenheim, Greymouth, the Glacier region, Queenstown, Mount Cook, Tekapo, and Christchurch
14 days
Auckland - Christchurch
NZ$3701
New Zealand Hiking Tour: 22 Day Self Drive Tour
Adventure Tour
Auckland - Rangitoto Island - Whitianga - Rotorua - Taupo - Tongariro National Park - Wellington - Picton - Kaiteriteri - Punakaiki - Hokitika - Franz Josef - Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau - Mount Cook Village - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
22 days
Auckland - Christchurch
NZ$5990
12 Day Self Drive Tour: Majestic New Zealand
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Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua (flight not included) - Christchurch - Glacier Region - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Mt Cook - Tekapo - Christchurch
12 days
Auckland - Christchurch
NZ$3480
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