Self-drive
Hire a considered vehicle for your own South Island journey.
From $230/day · 7 cars · 250 km/day included · NZD incl. GST
Christchurch · South Island · Aotearoa New Zealand
South Island road trips, from Christchurch.
A small fleet of Range Rover, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, and Tesla — chosen for the drives they suit. Personally run by Adam and Grace. Rated 5.0 on Google.
5.0 on Google
24 reviews from real guests
Owner-operated
Handed over by Adam or Grace
Christchurch-based
Airport, hotel, or door pickup included
How we work
Three ways to travel with us
Chauffeur-driven
Private transfers and multi-day touring — we drive, you travel.
From $295 · Airport transfers, day tours, multi-day · NZD incl. GST
Co-ownership
Share a Porsche 911 GT3 with five other owners — the sensible way to own a supercar.
By application · own.dreamdrives.co.nz
Reserve your dates
Reserve your dates · Balance due a week before pickup. Adjust as your plans firm up.
Our cars
Small by choice.
Every car is chosen for the kind of journey it is made for. Not the biggest fleet — just the right cars, maintained to a standard, handed over in person.
Range Rover Sport (Diesel)
Smooth highway touring with excellent range and comfort
From $280 per day · NZD incl. GST
Porsche 911 Carrera
Guards Red. Rear-engine. Two seats. Built for the road, not the car park.
From $400 per day · NZD incl. GST
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
High-performance SUV perfect for scenic touring and alpine routes
From $350 per day · NZD incl. GST
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Instant acceleration and quiet premium feel for modern travel
From $230 per day · NZD incl. GST
Routes
The drives we were built for.
Christchurch → Queenstown
550 km · 6 hours 30 min
The drive from Christchurch to Queenstown is one of the South Island’s classic routes: inland through the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, over the Lindis Pass...
Best for: 5–7 days · couples · first-timers
Explore route →Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
227 km · 3 hours
The drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo is one of the South Island’s most popular legs. You’ll leave the coast and head inland through the Canterbury Plains...
Best for: 2–3 days · quick escape · high-country light
Explore route →Christchurch → Kaikōura
Coastal · classic
Ocean views, wildlife, and an easy scenic escape up the east coast.
Best for: coastal · wildlife · easy drive
Explore route →What guests say
“Had the most awesome experience in the Tesla. Hit the nail on the head so to speak and It's a winner for me.”
“Had a wonderful time hiring out a Range Rover. The vehicle was very clean and ran beautifully.”
“Absolutely amazing people to deal with they made everything so easy for us from transfers from the airport to the car Especially with 2 little kids From pick up to drop off was so easy Made our 4 day road trip amazing and comfortable Can't wait to do it again Will be back with…”
How it works
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Choose your vehicle
Browse the fleet, pick what suits the drive
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Reserve online
Reserve your dates · Balance due a week before pickup
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Handover in Christchurch
Airport, hotel, or door. Adam or Grace meets you
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Drive the South Island
Support by WhatsApp when you need it
Not sure which vehicle fits your trip?
Send a quick message. Adam or Grace will reply personally — usually within an hour, anywhere in the world.
Message Adam on WhatsAppNo obligation · typically replies in minutes