This 23 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Essential Grand New Zealand

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 4: A day to explore the remarkable Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, Paihia

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 6: After passing back through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 7: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Day 10: Drive to the seaside town of Kaikoura today
Accommodation: Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Day 11: Travel through North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 12: Explore the 'Garden City' of Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 13: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium

Day 14: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 15: Explore historic Dunedin or get up close to the wildlife on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Day 16: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 17: Today you'll journey along the spectacular Milford Road to Milford Sound
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Day 18: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

Day 19: There are plenty of options for adventure and thrills during your free day in Queenstown
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown

Day 20: Take the Crown Range Road to Wanaka before travelling the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 21: Explore Franz Josef and the glaciers, for amazing views we recommend a scenic flight
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 22: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 23: Depart Christchurch today