This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Queenstown.

Itinerary summary for: North to South Family Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City, transfer to your hotel and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Collect your rental car, then it's over the harbour bridge and north to the tropical Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Paihia Beach Resort & Spa

Day 3: This morning take a cruise to view the local dolphins
Accommodation: Paihia Beach Resort & Spa

Day 4: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 5: Drive south to Rotorua through the fertile farmland of the Waikato stopping in Hobbiton to tour the movie set.
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 6: A full day of adventure in Rotorua.
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 7: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington. This evening take the wildlife night tour.
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 8: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait by Ferry and overnight in Picton
Accommodation: Escape to Picton Boutique Hotel

Day 9: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Day 10: It’s just a short drive south to Christchurch and then explore some of Christchurch's great family attractions
Accommodation: The George Hotel

Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country and to Mt Cook National Park.
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 12: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otagoand onto Queenstown. This evening cruise across the lake for dinner at the Colonels Homestead.
Accommodation: Queenstown House B&B Apartments

Day 13: A day of fun filled family activity in Queenstown.
Accommodation: Queenstown House B&B Apartments

Day 14: Venture south to Manapouri where you board for your overnight adventure on Doubtful Sound.
Accommodation: Fiordland Navigator Overnight Boat in Doubtful Sound

Day 15: Your cruise returns at midday and then head into Te Anau where you can explore the glow worm caves.
Accommodation: Fiordland Lodge

Day 16: A short drive back to Queenstown today to meet your departing flight