City to Mountains, Auckland to Queenstown 16 Day Tour

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

From the vibrant city of Auckland you’ll travel south to the spectacular mountains and thrilling adventures of Queenstown. Along the way you’ll travel through heartland New Zealand, including the cultural mecca of Rotorua and quirky Wellington City in the North Island. While in the South Island you have opportunities to meet our unique wildlife in Kaikoura and Dunedin and marvel at the magnificent wilderness of Milford Sound.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and picnic lunch with RealNZ

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Wellington to Picton

Included activity: Whale Watch Tour Ocean's Cabin with Whale Watch Kaikoura

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: City to Mountains, Auckland to Queenstown 16 Day Tour

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

Day 2: Collect your car this morning and you have the day to explore Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 3: Travel south through fertile farmland of the Waikato region and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Spend your day in Rotorua discovering Maori culture or maybe head out on a thrilling adventure
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 5: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 6: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Bella Vista Blenheim

Day 7: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikoura

Day 8: Head south through north Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 9: Explore the 'Garden City' of Christchurch or perhaps a day trip to Akaroa
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Travel south through the Canterbury Plains where you'll join the coastline which takes you to Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 11: Explore the history of Dunedin and the wildlife on Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 12: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 13: Take one of the greatest road trips to Milford Sound where you'll enjoy a stunning cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 14: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 15: A day to discover the highlights of the 'Adventure Capital' of Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 16: Depart Queenstown today