The High Country Journeys team have been operating self-drive, 4×4 tours for the past 20 years and have plenty of experience in making sure you’ll have many happy, memorable experiences on your own self-drive adventure that’ll take you into the heart of the South Island high country. You will experience spectacular scenery and warm hospitality as you travel your choosen journey. Accommodation is in home-hosted farmhouses where you learn about the local history of each area that you stay in and drive through. All meals and lunches are provided and the accommodation is of a very high standard. The tracks are generally of a good standard and you won’t be bashing your way through bush, mud holes or rattling up rough riverbeds all day. Some days the tracks will take you up mountain ranges with peaks over 1700m high where you’ll experience the stunning scenery of these tussock-clad mountains and the alpine environment with its many native plants. You’ll look down over river valleys and lakes that will take your breath away. This truly fantastic experience can be enjoyed in style and comfort for the duration of the trip. You don’t need to be an experienced four-wheel driver. However you do need common sense and to be prepared for the odd challenge as you’ll be driving on high country station 4×4 tracks for a good part of each day. One of the couples who did the trip commented that “the journey is definitely not only for the men in the family, wives and partners thoroughly enjoy the high country experience too”. Remember this is a get-up and go adventure holiday, so make the most of each da
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