This 26 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Itinerary summary for: Discover New Zealand Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland City
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Explore Auckland the 'City of Sails' or maybe take a day trip to Waiheke Island
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Encounter the history and culture of Waitangi or cruise the bay on your free day
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 6: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 7: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 8: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 9: Today you'll cross the Cook Strait on the Interislander Ferry. Approaching Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 10: Explore the balmy bays and beaches of Abel Tasman National Park
Accommodation: Ocean View Chalets

Day 11: Pass through the Nelson Lakes region and onto Kaikoura
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 12: Explore Kaikoura home to an abundance of marine wildlife
Accommodation: The White Morph, Kaikōura

Day 13: Continue south through rural Canterbury landscapes to the city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 14: Explore the evolving city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 15: Today you'll enjoy a scenic drive through Canterbury and the MacKenzie Country
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 16: Leaving the MacKenzie Country you'll follow the Waitaki River to the coast, where you'll turn south for Dunedin
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 17: Explore historic Dunedin or maybe meet the wildlife of Otago Peninsula
Accommodation: Motel on York

Day 18: Travel through the rich farmland of South Otago and Southland to reach Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 19: Today you'll travel the stunning Milford Road to reach Milford Sound for your cruise on the fiord
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 20: Travel through rolling Southland countryside then follow Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 21: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 22: Take the short drive over the Crowne Range to Wanaka
Accommodation: Clearbrook Motel and Serviced Apartments

Day 23: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast and Franz Josef
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 24: Explore Franz Josef and surrounds
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 25: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Quest on Cambridge

Day 26: Depart Christchurch today