Nelson : Self Drive Tours of Nelson
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Day 1: Nelson - Collingwood
Distance 81 Miles
After picking up your hire car, hit the road and make the short drive along the coast via Takaka Hill to Collingwood, where you will spend the first night of the trip.
Hotel: Collingwood Homestead
Day 2: Collingwood - Hokitika
Distance: 237 Miles
Drive through some of the most stunning scenery in the country today as you head south along the coast to Hokitika. Along the way, you can stop off and see many sights, including the Punakiki Pancake Rocks.
Hotel: Kapitea Ridge
Day 3: Hokitika - Fox Glacier
Distance: 129 Miles
Take time to soak up the beauty of New Zealand's west coast today as you drive through Franz Josef on your way to Fox Glacier, where you can get back to nature with a good hike.
Hotel: Te Weheka Inn
Day 4: Fox Glacier - Wanaka
Distance: 178 Miles
On the way to Wanaka, you can drive through the Haast Pass and see stunning views over the ocean. This region of the country was used frequently in the Lord of the Rings movies, and if you are a fan, there will no doubt be many areas that are familiar to you.
Hotel: Wanaka Springs Lodge
Day 5: Wanaka - Te Anau
Distance: 170 Miles
Drive inland to Te Anau today passing through the Crown Range with its wonderful evocative scenery.
Hotel: Fjordland Lodge Cabins
Day 6: Te Anau -Doubtful Sound - Queenstown
Distance: 130 Miles
Today, head back to the coast and see the beautiful doubtful sound. If you want to, you could arrange for an overnight cruise in the fjord to see the sights more comprehensively, otherwise, you'll need to make your way on to Queenstown, the premier resort in the southern Alps, where you can drop off your hire car before the next leg of your holiday.