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21 Day Discover New Zealand
This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
On the North Island travel through the cultural centre of Rotorua, a volcanic heritage site and visit NZ's two largest cities. Discover bubbling mud pools & incredible Geothermal activity! Move South on the breathtaking Interislander Ferry before seeing wildlife such as Dolphins in Kaikoura, the dramatic glaciers in Franz Josef, Milford Sounds staggering waterfalls & much more. Contact us for a custom made plan!
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.
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Itinerary summary for: 21 Day Discover New Zealand
Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 2: Explore Auckland and surrounds and - if you can spare the time - take a tour of Waiheke Island
Accommodation:
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments
Day 3: Drive south through the rich farmland of the Waikato and if you're a Lord of the Rings fan, take a short detour to Hobbiton before continuing to geothermal Rotorua
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 4: A full day in Rotorua to discover the local Maori culture and see interesting volcanic landmarks
Accommodation:
Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Day 5: Today take in spectacular scenery including Lake Taupo, The Desert Road and Kapiti Coastline as you make your way to Wellington
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington
Day 6: Discover the charms of Wellington City, including its many quirky cafes and museums
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington
Day 7: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation:
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Day 8: Drive to Kaikoura today on the Pacific Coast scenic route
Accommodation:
The White Morph, Kaikoura
Day 9: Do an optional activity in Kaikoura before you continue south over the Hawkswood range and then crossing the Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 10: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch or take a day trip to the charming french town of Akaroa
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 11: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 12: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll head south to Dunedin
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 13: Spend a full day exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula
Accommodation:
Motel on York
Day 14: Travel through the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 15: Take the spectacular road to Milford Sound - allowing plenty of time for photo stops along the way
Accommodation:
Lakefront Lodge
Day 16: Travel through the Southland countryside then follow the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 17: A full day to take in the many delights on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 18: Take the Crown range road to Wanaka before travelling through the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 19: Explore Franz Josef and the wilderness of Westland National Park
Accommodation:
Punga Grove Motel & Suites
Day 20: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 21: Depart Christchurch today