Headed from Christchurch down to Queenstown depending on if the snow drops at Mt Hutt on sunday night (if not probably leave 23rd so can hit Hutt on the monday although one of our party may still want to leave Sunday 21st so we have 2 cars going both 4wd with roof racks.
SHare petrol costs.
Also have accomodation in Frankton Queenstown from Sunday August 21st to September 4th and it is a good price , beautiful views with fully self contained 3 bedroom apartment , if a couple we have a room available or 3 single beds available ,Washing machine and dryer available ,recently renovated and a great location with plenty of people going up mountain every day to car pool with.