This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.
Travel the heart of the North Island exploring Auckland City, Rotorua and Wellington before crossing to the South Island. Continue down the east coast through Marlborough, Kaikoura and Christchurch before crossing the plains and into the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook. The alpine resort of Queenstown is next before heading north through Wanaka and onto the West Coast Glaciers. Return to Christchurch via the TranzAlpine train.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
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:
Day 1: Arrive in Auckland then spend the rest of the day exploring the city
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 2: A full day to discover the delights of the ‘City of Sails’
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 3: Drive south through rich Waikato farmland, then stop at Hobbiton on your way through to Rotorua
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Day 4: Spend the day in Rotorua discovering Maori Culture and thrilling adventure activities
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Day 5: Today you’ll drive to Wellington through spectacular scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and along the Kapiti Coastline
Accommodation:
Bolton Hotel Wellington
Day 6: Cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry and cruise through the Marlborough Sounds before arriving in Picton
Accommodation:
Chateau Marlborough
Day 7: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Sudima Hotel Kaikoura
Day 8: Continue on through the North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Fable Christchurch
Day 9: Spend the day exploring Christchurch, perhaps take a trip to charming Akaroa
Accommodation:
Fable Christchurch
Day 10: Enjoy a scenic drive to Mount Cook through Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room
Day 11: Head over the Lindis Pass to Central Otago, then on through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 12: Discover the scenic delights and fun activities on offer in New Zealand’s ‘Adventure Capital’
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 13: Take the Crown Range road to Wanaka before continuing on through the spectacular Haast Pass
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 14: Discover the remarkable glacier region
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road then take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Fable Christchurch
Day 16: Depart Christchurch today