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