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Duration: 21 days

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For 1-3 persons: a group CDAR (Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 litre 5 door automatic with air conditioning, or similar).
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Day 11: Nelson-Greymouth (290 km)
Drive through forested hills and make your way down the West Coast, stopping at Punakaiki to view the fantastic blow holes and rock formations. Nearby Paparoa National Park is renowned for its Nikau Palms and offers good walking trails. Overnight in Greymouth.
Day 12: Greymouth-Franz Josef (179 km)
Continue down the wild and very scenic West Coast past the mining town of Hokitika to Franz Josef. Optional activities include guided glacier walks and scenic flights.
Day 13: Franz Josef-Wanaka (287 km)
Drive through World Heritage rainforests and cross the Haast Pass into Mt Aspiring National Park. Continue to the lakeside town of Wanaka for an overnight stay.
Day 14: Wanaka-Queenstown (117 km)
Take a leisurely drive to Queenstown via the historic village of Arrowtown. Two nights in Queenstown.
Day 15: Queenstown
A day at leisure to enjoy Queenstown's many attractions that include jet boat trips, bungy jumping, rafting, walking trails and lake cruising. Included is a Skyline Gondola ticket so you can enjoy spectacular views over this beautiful lakeside town.
Day 16: Queenstown-Te Anau (170 km)
Enjoy mountain views and open farming country on the drive to Te Anau. Situated beside a lake, this town is the gateway to Fiordland National Park, thus is an ideal base for exploration. The round trip to Milford Sound, where you can take an afternoon cruise on the fiord, is 238 km. Two nights in Te Anau.
Day 17: Te Anau
Relax in this tranquil town, take a cruise to the glow worm caves or a day trip to Doubtful Sound.
 
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