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

Itinerary summary for: Auckland to Christchurch Discovery Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: A full day to discover the delights of the ‘City of Sails’
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Journey south through the lush Waikato farmland, with a stop at Hobbiton en route 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 on the way to Picton
Accommodation: Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Day 7: Travel the Coastal Pacific Highway to picturesque Kaikoura
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikōura

Day 8: Travel through the scenic North Canterbury countryside to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 9: Enjoy a full day exploring the vibrant city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 10: Enjoy a scenic drive to Aoraki Mount Cook through Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 11: Cross the Lindis Pass into Central Otago, then journey through the stunning Kawarau Gorge to reach 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: Travel along the Crown Range Road to Wanaka, then continue through the breathtaking Haast Pass to Glacier Country
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 14: Discover the stunning Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 15: Drive north along the stunning West Coast then take the iconic TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City

Day 16: Farewell New Zealand