Day 1 - Christchurch to Greymouth
Either collect your rental car in Christchurch and take a scenic drive through the Lewis Pass to Greymouth OR catch the Tranz Alpine Train to Greymouth, collect your rental car in Greymouth. Overnight Greymouth.

Accommodation Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

• Glenfern Villas Luxury Accommodation, Franz Josef (*from NZ$150)
• Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park, Franz Josef (*POA)
• High Peaks Hotel, Fox Glacier (*from NZ$150)
• Punga Grove Motel & Suites, Franz Josef(*from NZ$190)
• Glacier Country Campervan Park, Franz Josef (*from NZ$25)
• Bellavista Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$105)
• 58 on Cron Motel, Franz Josef (*from NZ$110)

• Fox Glacier Guiding, Fox Glacier - Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company
• Ultimate Descents, Murchison - Kayaking & rafting trips in Nelson, Buller and West Coast regions
• West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
• New Zealand Rent-A-Car, Greymouth - Enhance your holiday in Greymouth by taking advantage of our excellent service and great rental rates when you hire one of our vehicles.
• On Yer Bike! Adventures, Greymouth - Brace yourself for the off road adventure of a lifetime in a backdrop of lush West Coast rainforest.
• Waiatoto River Safaris, Haast - New Zealand's only sea to mountain eco-jet adventure
• Preccision Helicopters - Air transport, scenic flights, tourism and general charter
• Eco Rafting Adventures, Franz Josef - New Zealands Heli Rafting Specialists
• Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand sightseeing & adventure activities
• Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
• Skydive The Glaciers, Fox Glacier - Enjoy New Zealand's most spectacular scenic flight and the most visually awesome Tandem Skydive you can imagine
• Barrytown Knife Making, Barrytown - Come and make a knife in our backyard - you'll amaze yourself
• White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa - A unique experience to New Zealand's only Kotuku (White Heron) nesting site, in the Waitangi Roto Nature reserve
• Glacier Country Lake Tours, Franz Josef - Boat cruises on stunning Lake Mapourika overlooked by NZ's highest mountains - Mt Tasman & Mt Cook.
• Haast River Safaris, Haast, South Westland (124kms from Fox Glacier) - Take a river boat journey into the heart of Te Wahipounamu - the South West World Heritage Area Of New Zealand - your opportunity of a close up encounter with nature.

• Altamont Lodge, Wanaka (*from NZ$45)
• Rockwood Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$150 B&B)
• Riverview Terrace Luxury B&B (*from NZ$210)
• Absolute Wanaka Luxury Apartments (*from NZ$206.10)
• Asure Brookvale Motel (*from NZ$105)
• Release Private Retreat (*from NZ$1250 exclusive use)
• Lake Hawea Fishing & Farmstay (*from NZ$110 B&B)
• Panorama Court Apartments (*from NZ$120)
• Wanaka Edge Apartments (*from NZ$175)
• Avalanche Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$150 B&B)
• Collinsons Cottage & Apartment (*from NZ$90 B&B)
• Missy's B&B Farmstay (*from NZ$165 B&B)
• Wanaka Homestead (*from NZ$250B&B)
• Aspiring Lofts Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$160)
• Central Wanaka Townhouse (*from NZ$225)
• Central Wanaka Apartment (*from NZ$175)
• Luxury Townhouse & Apartment on Anderson (*from NZ$175)
• Hislop Cottage (*from NZ$270)
• Collinsons Cottage & Apartment (*from NZ$275 B&B)
• Wanaka Apartment (*from NZ$150)
• Mountain View Backpackers (*from NZ$27pp)
• Hunter Cottage (*from NZ$130)
• Base Backpackers Wanaka (*POA)
• Lake Outlet Holiday Park (*from NZ$45)
• Apartment on Reece (*POA)
• Pisa House (*from NZ$275)
• Pine View House (*from NZ$275)
• Mt Iron House (*from NZ$255)
• Maple Lodge, Wanaka (*from NZ$250 B&B)
• Riversong Bed & Breakfast and Fly Fishing, Wanaka (*from NZ$120 B&B)
• Hunts Homestay, Wanaka (*from NZ$130 B&B)
• Alpine Resort Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$299)
• Wanaka Bed & Breakfast Association, Wanaka - A wide diversity of Wanaka Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
• Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort, Cardrona Valley (*from NZ$149-NZ$399 seasonal)
• Wanaka Lakehouse Super Luxury Mountain Chalet (*from NZ$600 B&B)
• Alpine Motel Apartments, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$95)
• Wanaka Springs Boutique Lodge Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$295 B&B)
• Whare Kea Lodge & Alpine Chalet, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$500pp DBB)
• Wanaka Accommodation, Lake Wanaka - Holiday Homes for all Budgets
• Wanaka Apartment, Lake Wanaka - (*from NZ$150)
• Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• Lime Tree Lodge Luxury Accommodation, Lake Wanaka (*from NZ$295 B&B + extras)
• Maungawera Lodge, Maungawera Valley (between Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea) (*from NZ$150 B&B)
• Fairway Motel Wanaka (*from NZ$100)

• Lake Wanaka Yacht Charters - Seasonal (Dec-March) Yacht and kayak hire and sailing courses on the Wanaka lakefront
• Hiking New Zealand - Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track
• Cinema Paradiso, Wanaka - A small classic movie theatre with on-site cafe screening the latest movies
• Hatch Fishing NZ, Wanaka & Hawea - Guided fly fishing for trout in the picturesque rivers, streams and lakes of the Wanaka and Hawea region.
• Southern Lakes Heliski, Wanaka & Queenstown - Premium heli-skiing and boarding provider in the Southern Lakes of New Zealand
• Puzzling World, Wanaka - A world unique attraction specialising in puzzling eccentricity
• Aspiring Helicopters, Wanaka - An unforgettable personalised experience flying around the World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks
• Telford Fishing & Hunting Services, Wanaka - A full service guiding operation specialising in quality hunts for trophy game animals and trout.
• Skydive Lake Wanaka - A tandem skydiving experience with outstanding scenery over the Mt Aspiring National Park
• Riversong Bed & Breakfast and Fly Fishing, Wanaka (*from NZ$120 B&B)
• Lakeland Adventures, Wanaka - Choose from a selection of quality activities surrounded by stunning scenery in Lake Wanaka. Enjoy jet boating, guided trout & salmon fishing, and luxury yacht charters.
• Alpine Kayak Guides, Luggate (12km from Wanaka) - Fun, scenic and safe kayaking trips and instructional courses on local Wanaka Rivers from October to April. Experience first hand the thrill of kayaking from a relaxed introduction to a full-on day of paddling.
• Wanaka RentaCar, Wanaka - Short or long term hires in the Wanaka region , from small economical runabouts, mid-size and touring cars to 4WD and 8 seat people carriers.
• Cardrona Adventure Park, Wanaka - Quad bike (ATV) safaris in the historic Gold Mining area of the Cardrona Valley, Wanaka - Queenstown.
• Cardrona Adventure Park, Wanaka - See awesome Monster Truck stunts and record breaking jumps at this international stunt show - the only one of it's kind in the world!
• Inside New Zealand Wilderness Adventures, Makarora, Wanaka - Experience fast-paced shallow water jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides, classic backcountry bush walks, hunting, fishing and exclusive heli-skiing, all within the stunning World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park.
• Totally Tourism - Quality New Zealand Sightseeing & Adventure Activities in NZ's South Island
• Alpine Helicopters, Wanaka - Discover some of the most stunning and beautiful scenery in New Zealand with personalised or packaged scenic helicopter rides

• Arrowtown Viking Lodge Motels (*from NZ$95)
• Caples Court Queenstown Accommodation (*from NZ$125)
• Resort Property Rentals - Queenstown Holiday Homes
• Amity Lodge Motel (*from NZ$135)
• Balmoral Lodge, Queenstown (*POA)
• Hippo Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$18pp)
• Kingston Motels & Holiday Park, Kingston (*from NZ$16-$105)
• The Spire Hotel (*from NZ$1050 inc extras)
• Comfort Inn Melbourne Lodge (*POA)
• Tranquillity Lodge (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• Riverside Cottages Arthurs Point (*from NZ$275)
• Prosperity Apartment (from NZ$250)
• 33 Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments (*from NZ$99)
• DECO Backpackers (*from NZ$27pp)
• Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park "Creeksyde' (from NZ$45-$165)
• Skyview Magic Luxury Lodge Accommodation (*from NZ$450)
• Central Ridge Boutique Hotel (*from NZ$175 B&B)
• Evergreen Lodge (*from NZ$745 B&B)
• Nomads Queenstown Backpackers (*from NZ$23)
• Chalet Queenstown & Historic Stonehouse B&B (*from NZ$200B&B)
• Millbrook Resort (*from NZ$265)
• Coronet View Apartments and B&B (*from NZ$220)
• Amokura Lodge (*from NZ$350 B&B)
• Stoneridge Estate, Lake Hayes (*from NZ$535 B&B)
• Twin Peaks Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown (*from NZ$340B&B)
• Mt Nicholas Lodge, Between Queenstown & Glenorchy (*from NZ$1150 DBB + extras)
• The Canyons Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$300)
• The Stable Bed & Breakfast, Queenstown (*from NZ$160 B&B)
• Arrowfield Apartments, Arrowtown (*from NZ$320)
• The Ferry Bed & Breakfast (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• Queenstown Hill Vacations (*POA)
• Pounamu Apartments (*POA)
• Pinewood Accommodation (*from NZ$25PP)
• 1V Four Seasons Motel, Queenstown (*from NZ$145)
• Cranbury Court Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$160)
• Blue Peaks Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$110)
• Garden Court Suites & Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$160)
• Trelawn Riverside Boutique Lodging, Queenstown (*from NZ$200 B&B)
• The Glebe Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$192)
• Villa Del Lago Luxury Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$240)
• Base Discovery Lodge, Queenstown (*from NZ$26pp)
• Abba Garden Motel, Queenstown (*from NZ$110)
• Spinnaker Bay Resort, Queenstown (*from NZ$280)
• Coronet Alpine Resort Hotel, Queenstown (*from NZ$90+GST)
• Alexis Motor Lodge & Apartments, Queenstown (*POA)
• Gateway Apartments, Queenstown (*from NZ$140)
• Lomond Lodge Motor Inn, Queenstown (*from NZ$125)
• Nokomai Station, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from NZ$250)
• Five Rivers Retreat, Lumsden, 1 hour from Queenstown (*from NZ$220 B&B)

• Highlander on Aln Bed & Breakfast, Oamaru (from NZ$80 B&B)
• Burnside Homestead - Historic Country Estate, Oamaru (from NZ$175-NZ$275)
• Alpine Motel, Oamaru (*POA)
• Heritage Court Motor Lodge, Oamaru (*from NZ$80)
• AA Thames Court Motel, Oamaru (*from NZ$85)
• GlenMac Farmstay, Kurow, Waitaki Valley, 60kms inland from Oamaru (*from NZ$10pp-NZ$80pp DBB)

• Timaru & Geraldine Accommodation

  • Centre Hill Cottage Luxury Farmstay Retreat, Timaru (*from NZ$300)
  • Aspen on King Motel, Timaru (*from NZ$115)
  • Baywatch Motor Lodge, Timaru (*from NZ$110)
  • Parklands Motor Lodge, Timaru (*from NZ$99)
  • Kingsdown Manor, Timaru (*from NZ$180 B&B)
  • Stonebridge - Venue/Restaurant/Accommodation, Geraldine (20mins from Timaru) - (*from NZ$200 B&B)

• Grasmere Lodge, Cass, Canterbury (*from NZ$435.57 DBB)
• Garthowen Luxury Waterfront Bed & Breakfast, Akaroa (*from NZ$260 B&B)
• Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park, Akaroa (*from NZ$36)
• Eliza's Manor on Bealey, Christchurch City (*from NZ$195 B&B)
• All Seasons Holiday Park, Linwood, Christchurch (*from NZ$20pp)
• Windsor Court Motel, Shirley, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
• Alpha Motel Luxury Apartments, Christchurch (*POA)
• Hambledon Historic Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch City (*from NZ$250 B&B)
• Milano Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
• Christchurch Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)
• Croydon House B&B and Apartments (*from NZ$110 B&B)
• Best Western Clyde on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*From NZ$115)
• Avonhead Lodge Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$89)
• Charlie B's Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$19pp)
• Adorian Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$85)
• de lago Motel Apartments, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
• Country Glen Lodge, Christchurch City (*from NZ$105)
• Tower Junction Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
• Akaroa Cottages, Akaroa (*POA)
• Chardonnay Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
• Merivale Court Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$90)
• Colombo in the City Motel, Christchurch (*POA)
• Camelot Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$125)
• A Nest on Mount Pleasant Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$80 B&B)
• A Nest on Mount Pleasant Holiday Home, Christchurch (*from NZ$120)
• YMCA Budget Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$25)
• Kowhai Farmstay, Oxford, 40 mins from Christchurch (*from NZ$75)
• Destination Akaroa - Akaroa information service
• Glentanner Park, Mt Cook (*from NZ$13-NZ$110)
• Avon Grove Villa Bed & Breakfast, Christchurch (*from NZ$100 B&B)
• 298 Westside Motor Lodge, Christchurch (*from NZ$99)
• Stonehurst Accommodation, Christchurch City (*POA)
• Denton Park Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$110)
• Addington City Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$95)
• Raceway Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$80)
• Base Christchurch Backpackers, Christchurch (*from NZ$26pp)
• CentrePoint on Colombo (*from NZ$105)
• City Oasis Lodge & Motel (*from NZ$20-NZ$95)
• Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park, Christchurch (*from NZ$45)
• Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch (*from NZ$79)
• 306 on Riccarton Motel, Christchurch (*from NZ$105)

• Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa - Swim with dolphins, cruise Akaroa or Lyttelton Harbours
• Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch - Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest’s multi-level aerial obstacle course
• Whale Watch Kaikoura - NZ's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale all year round
• Euro Car Rental, Queenstown & Christchurch - Specialising in European and 4WD cars for hire with trusted brands such as Audi, BMW, VW, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda and Nissan.
• smartcars, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown - Leading specialty rental car company offering the latest motorcars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini and Porsche.
• West Coast Shuttle - Daily transport from Greymouth to Christchurch. Mountain bike tours & ski packages.
• KEA Campers, Christchurch & Auckland - New Zealand's award-winning campervan and motorhome rental company offering a modern rental fleet.
• HELiPRO, Christchurch - Unique and Unforgettable scenic flight options, combination packages and weekend getaways.
• Katoro Waka Heritage Journeys, Christchurch - Your gateway to the world of the South Island Maori - waka (canoe) journeys, natural wildlife, and friendly Maori cultural performances
• River Tours, Rakaia Gorge - Choose from anexciting range of Fishing and Jet Boat Tours on the pristine waters of the Rakaia Gorge
• Kowhai Farm Horse Riding Holidays, Oxford - Horse trekking tours and riding school, from half day to 3 months.
• Akaroa Fishing & Dive Charters - Fishing & dive charters, harbour and coastal tours for individuals, private groups and corporate groups.
• Tamaki Heritage Village, Christchurch - Experience New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
• Airlink Rentals - Renowned for providing quality rental vehicles with handy New Zealand wide locations.
• nzski.com - New Zealand's Premiere Skiing & Snowboarding Areas - Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Mt Hutt
• Pohatu Penguins, Banks Peninsula - See the large White Flippered Penguin colony unobtrusively by kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Pohatu Marine Reserve.
• Canterbury Shuttles & Tours - Superior passenger transport service offering transfers, transport for private functions and personalised tours.
• Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & KoTane, Christchurch - Maori Cultural Experience at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
• Jet Thrills, Christchurch - Jetboating on the mighty Waimakariri River
• Southern Link Coaches - Daily buses & coaches from Christchurch to Queenstown and Nelson
• Bill Rodgers Guided Fly Fishing, Timaru & Gore - Guided brown trout fishing in select parts of the Mataura River normally fished only by experts.
• Ezi-Rent Car Hire, New Zealand Wide Locations - Quality rental cars for the budget minded traveller.
• Hiking New Zealand - Backpacking or trekking NZ style to secret places well off the beaten tourist track

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